In Brazil, O Globo reports Petrobras has on the table to invest in Raízen, a joint venture between Cosan and Shell. According to industry sources, the state-owned company analyzes several possibilities, such as becoming a partner of the company or buying assets, which would mark its return to the ethanol sector, a strategy already announced […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing of R$ 625 million for the implementation of a new corn ethanol plant by São Martinho S/A. The project will allow the company to expand production at the Boa Vista Unit, an industrial complex located in Quirinópolis (GO), and will contribute to […]
In Brazil, Agave tequilana, a plant widely used in Mexico in the production of tequila, begins to gain new uses in Brazil. In a research conducted by Embrapa Cotton (PB) in partnership with the company Santa Anna Bioenergia (BA), the species is being studied as an alternative for ethanol production, carbon sequestration and animal feed. […]
In Brazil, CEPEA reports prices for both anhydrous and hydrous ethanol rose more significantly in the last week of July in São Paulo state. Besides the fact that the production mix is higher for sugar and the smaller ethanol production, sellers were firm, asking for higher quotations. Between July 28 and August 1st, the CEPEA/ESALQ […]
In Brazil, Potential Group will invest R$ 2 billion in the construction of a corn ethanol plant in Lapa (PR), where the company projects to have a mega-complex of biofuels taking advantage of the potential of Paraná as a major grain producer and the growing demand for bioenergy, the company’s vice president, Carlos Eduardo Hammerschmidt, […]
In Brazil, Cemvita recently signed an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalizing its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for the production of FermOil™. This sustainable oil will be used as feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The plant will also produce FermNPK™, an innovative biofertilizer that supports regenerative […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that President Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil in retaliation for what it calls a witch hunt against former Brazilian president Bolsonaro who is currently undergoing trial for a failed coup aiming to stop current President Lula’s inauguration. A wide range of products are exported to […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports UNICA data shows corn ethanol production rose by more than 30% in 2024/25 while sugarcane-based ethanol has remained stagnant for a decade. With the increase of ethanol blending to 30%, demand will rise by another 1 billion liters. Although demand will increase with the higher blend, sugarcane mills are expected to […]
In Brazil, the Minister of Mines and Energy announced last week that he should include on the agenda of the next extraordinary meeting of the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) the proposal to increase the anhydrous ethanol blend in gasoline from 27% to 30%. According to the minister, the meeting should be held later this […]
In Brazil, Amyris has recently acquired Ingredion’s 31% stake in the RealSweet Joint Venture to take full ownership of the industrial precision fermentation plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil. This follows an agreement with Ingredion to wind down their RealSweet joint venture, whereby Ingredion will gain exclusive access to Amyris’ technology to manufacture and commercialize fermented […]
