In Brazil, Eco-Energy, a Copersucar subsidiary that operates in the United States in the marketing and distribution of ethanol, logistics and transportation services, and also natural gas, has just signed an exclusivity agreement with Green Plains Inc. Under the new agreement, Eco-Energy will assume, on an exclusive basis, the marketing and distribution of all ethanol […]
In Brazil, a new lifecycle study published in Sustainability Science and Technology has discovered a promising alternative to plastic sanitary products, potentially leading to far reduced sanitary waste. Sanitary pads made with cornstarch are 17 times more environmentally friendly compared to plastic equivalents. The high concentration of plastic in disposable products is a direct threat […]
In Brazil, UkrAgroConsult reports the country is eyeing potential export markets for its DDGS supplies that are rapidly increasing on the back of rapid corn ethanol production expansion. China is becoming a target market following the opening of Mexico, the UK, Canada, and Vietnam. However, China doesn’t yet have a bilateral sanitary agreement but negotiations […]
In Brazil, Simplifyber, a materials startup pioneering an innovative 3D-molding process to radically reduce the environmental impact of soft goods manufacturing and the use of synthetic fibers, announced the completion of its $12 million Series A funding round. This was led by Suzano Ventures, a new investor in Simplifyber, and the corporate venture capital arm […]
In Brazil, the National Climate Change Fund (FNMC) this year will start financing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles powered by biomethane, as well as the replacement of diesel engines with versions compatible with the renewable fuel. The measure is considered a victory by the Brazilian Biogas and Biomethane Association (ABiogás) and seen not only as […]
In Brazil, GEOMIT and Companhia Mineira de Açúcar e Álcool (CMAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop commercial-scale biogas and biomethane projects from sugarcane residues, starting with the Vale do Tijuco Project, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais. The initiative aims to supply competitive, low-carbon natural gas to […]
In Brazil, Agencia FAPESP reports the University of São Paulo (USP) is testing the world’s first experimental station dedicated to the production of renewable hydrogen from ethanol. The project, carried out by the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI), represents a milestone in the search for clean energy solutions and the transition to a low-carbon […]
In Brazil, final commissioning of the Costa Pinto biomethane plant in Piracicaba, Brazil was completed in April 2025. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, and PENETRON ARC, an acid-resistant coating, were specified to ensure optimal durability of the new concrete structures and protect against the sulfuric acid generated by the biomethane purification process. Bisected by […]
In Brazil, AgWeb reports Farmdoc daily data shows that Brazil’s bet on corn-based ethanol has reshaped global corn trade flows. Ethanol consumption from corn has blown up to 722 million bu. in 2024-25, 15% of domestic production, from just 16 million bu. in 2015-16, thanks to the 25 corn ethanol plants in operation. Another 15 […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Abiove expects the government to allow for a return to the planned biodiesel blending increase to 15% thanks to falling biodiesel prices. The government decided in February to keep the mandate at 14% due to high prices, which negatively impacted President Lula’s approval ratings. The industry has already increased crushing in […]
