In Brazil, Brazil faces a significant energy vulnerability by importing much of the fossil diesel used, mainly from the United States, which generates external subsidies and shortage risks. The warning from the Federation of Agriculture of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Farsul) about reports of restrictions and delays in the delivery of diesel […]
In Brazil, researchers are exploring Clostridium bacteria as biological “factories” capable of converting sugarcane-processing residues and biofuel byproducts into higher-value fuels and chemicals. A review published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts examines substrates including sugarcane bagasse, vinasse and crude glycerol, and products such as n-butanol, biohydrogen, 1,3-propanediol and butyric acid. The approach could help […]
In Brazil, MoneyTimes reports Vibra Energia signed a contract with Inpasa Agroindustrial for the supply of hydrous ethanol destined to the supply of its network of stations, with an estimated value of R$ 1.28 billion, the company said on Friday. The agreement was signed on September 10, with retroactive effect to September 1, 2026 and […]
In Brazil, Developed by Acelen Renewables, the energy company of Mubadala Capital, Acelen Agripark already operated, even before its official inauguration, structures dedicated to transforming macaúba into a viable culture on a commercial scale. In its first year of operation, the complex, located in Montes Claros (MG), advanced in one of the main historical challenges […]
In Brazil, Forbes reports the expansion of corn ethanol plants opened a second investment front in Mato Grosso, this time outside the industrial tanks and linked to the energy supply of the factories. And the study of the Agro do Itaú BBA Consultancy, released in São Paulo on September 11, calculates that the State may […]
In Brazil, Petronoticias reports Binatural, one of the largest biodiesel producers in the country, is expanding the use of pure biofuel (B100), in road operations involving its own fleet, partner carriers and customers. Initiatives should avoid the emission of more than 1,600 tons of CO2 in three years, according to methodology based on the GHG […]
In Brazil, biomethane has emerged as one of the most immediate, mature and cost-effective solutions for accelerating the decarbonization of road transport worldwide, particularly in the heavy-duty and long-haul segments. This is one of the key findings of Biomethane for Transport Decarbonization, a new international literature review commissioned by Instituto MBCBrasil and developed by researchers […]
In Brazil, with a deadline until September 21 for submitting proposals, Naturgy has launched its second 2026 Public Call for the purchase of natural gas and biomethane in the state of São Paulo. The initiative is part of the distributor’s strategy to ensure greater security and predictability in supply, seek more competitive conditions for gas […]
In Brazil, Soli3 formed by Cotrijal Agricultural and Industrial Cooperative, Cotripal Agricultural Cooperative and Cotrisal, signed a partnership with Banrisul for the financing of R$ 200 million in the industrial complex for soybean processing and biodiesel production that is being built in Cruz Alta/RS. The formalization took place on the morning of Tuesday, 1st, during […]
In Brazil, COFCO International announced an agreement to acquire the Rio Vermelho and Nova Unialco sugar mills in the Araçatuba region of São Paulo state from Bunge, expanding its sugar operations in Brazil. Having operated in Brazil for more than a decade, COFCO International continues to invest in the country and play an important role […]
