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 […]
In Brazil, ANP determined the interdiction of the storage tanks and other equipment of the operational unit of the fuel distributor Vibra Energia located in the municipality of Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, where there was explosion in ethanol storage tank. The company is prevented from moving dangerous products and will only be able to […]
In Brazil, Agencia Estadao reports ethanol occupies a prominent position in the Brazilian energy matrix, being appointed as an ally in the fight against climate change. Still, their production is not without environmental impacts. The burning of biomass in the plants and other stages of the process release significant volumes of carbon dioxide (CO2), the […]
In Brazil, Volvo has started 2026 by offering the option of using the B100 biofuel (Biodiesel 100%) in its urban chassis B320R. Another novelty is the brand’s qualification in Pro-Transport, a federal government program that gives access to resources with lower interest for the acquisition of urban buses. “As with electric alternatives, chassis with biofuel […]
