In Brazil, Correio do Povo reports the GDP of the soybean and biodiesel chain in Brazil can advance 6.87% this year, and reach more than R$ 662 billion. This was what was found by the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), of Esalq/USP, in partnership with the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved two credit operations that amount to R$ 150 million for the Cerradinho Group, focused on financing investments in technological innovation, industrial modernization and expansion of biofuel production in its units, located in Chapadão do Céu, in the Southwest of Goiás, and Maracaju, in […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Brazil’s Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the government’s plan to raise the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline from 30% to 32% for 180 days, arguing the change lacks sufficient scientific validation and impact analysis. The temporary increase, approved by the National Energy Policy Council, is […]
In Brazil, Visao Agro reports the Itajobi group, owner of the Itajobi, Carolo and Rio Pardo sugarcane mills, began a negotiation process to restructure a liability of R$ 3.76 billion before resorting, eventually, to judicial recovery. The company established a request for business mediation before the Judicial Center for Conflict Resolution and Citizenship (Cejusc) of […]
In Brazil, Adecoagro S.A. has entered into an agreement with Raízen Group to acquire the Caarapó Mill, located in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, including the Company’s owned sugarcane and sugarcane supply agreements. The transaction price is estimated at $148 million, subject to adjustments, and will be paid in cash upon closing. During […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing of R$ 60.5 million for the Coamo Agroindustrial Cooperativa, with the objective of expanding the capacity of grain storage and improving the logistics infrastructure in two units in Paraná. With the resources, five silos with a total capacity of 32,700 tons in […]
In Portugal, Valor International reports Portugal is seeking closer cooperation with Brazil to develop biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hoping to attract Brazilian companies to establish production facilities that would supply the European market. Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said Brazil’s technological leadership makes it an ideal partner as Portugal advances […]
In Washington, the US Trade Representative is taking final action, at President Trump’s direction, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by imposing a 25% tariff on certain goods of Brazil. This follows a yearlong investigation by USTR that determined that certain Brazilian measures related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, […]
In Brazil, CMA CGM Group, Copersucar, AGEO Terminais and Bunker One successfully completed a bioethanol bunkering operation for the CMA CGM IRON, the first 13,000 TEU tri-fuel certified engine containership, at the Port of Santos on July 12, 2026. This pioneering operation represents a major milestone for the decarbonization of maritime transport, positions Brazil among […]
In Brazil, ADM has successfully completed its first global B100 biofuel trial voyage onboard the MV Harvest Rain, a major step forward in our lower-carbon logistics journey. For 5 days off the coast of Brazil, teams worked together to test how 100% biofuel performs in real-world conditions, from storage and purification to engine performance and […]
