In Brazil, National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing of R$ 300 million to expand the corn plant of Neomille S.A. in Chapadão do Céu (GO). The supported investments will allow the unit to increase its capacity of ethanol production of corn to up to 527,000 m3 per crop, of DDGS (dry […]
In Brazil, a study led by researchers from the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has shown that replacing water with glycerol – popularly known as glycerin – increases the efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells. These cells use sunlight as a source of clean, renewable energy to generate green hydrogen. CINE is an Applied Research […]
In Brazil, the first survey for the 2025/26 grain crop indicates another growth cycle in Brazilian agriculture. According to the research conducted by the National Supply Company (Conab), the first estimate indicates a total production of 354.7 million tons of grain for the new crop, volume 0.8% higher than that obtained in 2024/25, and a […]
In Brazil, G1 reports research developed by the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) has shown that coffee residues, such as the bark, can be repurposed and transformed into a clean energy source. The study seeks sustainable alternatives to reduce waste and generate new use opportunities for agricultural by-products. According to the researcher, the work resulted […]
In Brazil, CNN Brasil reports president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB), defended at an event in the city of São Paulo, on Monday the increase in the mixture of ethanol in gasoline, to 35%. The percentage was recently raised to 30%. The mandatory percentage of anhydrous ethanol mixed with ordinary gasoline in […]
In Brazil, AMAGGI and Inpasa have decided to close the negotiations for the formation of a joint venture aimed at the production of corn ethanol. The decision was made after both companies concluded that they have distinct views on the structure and governance of the project, choosing to follow their own paths at this time. […]
In Brazil, Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation announced a partnership to develop studies on a dual-fuel engine that can use both diesel and a mixture of diesel and ethanol. The studies will initially be conducted in the laboratory to validate the concept and evaluate performance, emissions reduction, and the ethanol/diesel substitution rate. The studies […]
In Brazil, the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) is finalizing a research project that proposes an innovative solution for identifying fermentation contaminants, according to Agência FAPESP. This solution has the potential to reduce efficiency losses in ethanol production. The technology can be applied to various industries. The project is based on the mass spectrometry […]
In Brazil, Globo newspaper reports Companhia Melhoramentos Norte do Paraná plans to build a corn ethanol plant and one biomethane. The studies to erect a corn ethanol plant began a little more than a year ago, reveals Gastão Mesquita, partner and CEO of the company, in an interview with Valor. The plan is for the […]
In Brazil, ICM, Inc. has signed a Professional Services and Equipment Purchase Agreement with FS Indústria de Etanol S.A. to design and supply a new greenfield dry-mill grain ethanol production facility near Campo Novo do Parecis, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant, modeled after FS’s Primavera facility but with a larger nameplate capacity, will produce 540 […]
