In Brazil, Agência FAPESP reports that low concentrations of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) are more efficient than high doses for preparing organic waste for biogas production. This finding increases methane production, reduces reagent consumption and, consequently, diminishes process costs and minimizes the risk of inhibiting the microorganisms responsible for the process. The raw material for […]
In Brazil, Brownfield Ag News reports weather disruptions in Brazil could tighten corn supplies and increase demand for U.S. exports, according to analyst Jeff Peterson of Heartland Farm Partners. Excessive rain in southern Brazil could delay first-crop corn planting, while drought in the north may delay soybean planting and subsequently the safrinha corn crop, which […]
In Brazil, Platts reports Brazilian biodiesel producers are increasingly pursuing export markets to diversify sales amid domestic uncertainty, including delays to planned blending-mandate increases and rising idle capacity. Overseas buyers may also offer premiums for lower-carbon, waste-based biodiesel, although producers face certification requirements and higher freight costs linked to geopolitical tensions. Brazil exported about 76,000 […]
In Brazil, the Board of Directors of the ANP recently approved the holding of consultation, for 45 days, and public hearing on draft that reviews ANP Resolution No. 903, of 2022, which establishes the specifications of water use fuels marketed in the national territory (sea diesel oil and marine fuel oil). The objective is to […]
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 […]
