In Brazil, the state government of Bahia has launched The Bahia Bioenergy Atlas, the mapping and quantification tool to determine the technical potential for energy recovery from agricultural, urban, animal, and industrial waste from the sugarcane and pulp and paper sectors in the state. Based on the conversion of biomass into energy, the study identifies […]
In Brazil, hydrogen production from ethanol, especially when derived from biomass, is a particularly promising pathway in the Brazilian context. Brazil has a well-established infrastructure for producing, distributing, and using this biofuel, opening the door to technological solutions that add value to ethanol and expand its role in the energy transition. A study led by […]
In Brazil, Investing.com reports Petrobras will resume biodiesel production in the northeastern state of Ceará, executive director Magda Chambriard said Friday. Chambriard said the company’s fuel price monetary policy is working. He reiterated that Petrobras will work to avoid shifting volatility from the international market to domestic fuel prices. The CEO said the company has […]
In Brazil, Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil and Cemvita, Inc. recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on integrated bio-methane (Renewable Natural Gas, RNG) and renewable bio-oil (FermOil™) projects in Brazil. The partnership is focused on accelerating the deployment of low-carbon, waste-based fuels and strengthening Brazil’s position as a global hub […]
In Brazil, biomanufacturer Amyris has completed construction of a new production line at its flagship precision fermentation plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil. The site already housed three production lines to produce custom ingredients for numerous industries. “As we create ingredients that hundreds of millions of people use every day, we hold ourselves to the same […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Raizen has announced a plan to restructuring $12.6 billion in debt in an out-of-court restructuring agreement that already has 47% of debt holders onboard. The company has 90 days to secure the agreement of the remaining debt holders. Without the restructuring deal, the world’s largest sugar producer is concerned about its […]
In Brazil, Be8 officially took over the operation of the industrial biodiesel unit of Alto Araguaia (MT) on Tuesday. The closing of the operation, announced in November last year, occurred after the completion of the approval stages of the Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE). With the sixth operation in the sector, the company consolidates […]
In Brazil, Topsoe has signed an agreement with Petrobras to deliver technology and services for a potential facility at Petrobras’ Boaventura Energy Complex, located in Itaboraí, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The project will be based on Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology, proprietary equipment and catalysts to enable the production of SAF and renewable diesel. Once […]
In Brazil, Bloomberg reports Cosan SA and Shell Plc are in advanced talks to inject new capital into their Brazilian sugar and ethanol joint venture, Raízen SA, according to people familiar with the matter. The aim is to present a plan to the company’s main creditors and bondholders before finalizing the negotiations. The proposal on […]
In Brazil, Everllence and Vale have signed a cooperation agreement regarding the development of ethanol as a marine fuel. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will develop an advanced ethanol-powered engine – based on the well-proven Everllence B&W ME-LGI (-Liquid Gas Injection) platform – designed to provide a sustainable and viable alternative to […]
