In Brazil, Agro Estado reports that at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Ethanoil+ project seeks to transform the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel – known as green diesel – using compact equipment. The initiative, conducted by the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, aims to reduce costs, increase the sustainability of the process and […]
In Brazil, the Board of Directors of the ANP approved on Monday an 180-day extension of the temporary suspension of the marketing of biodiesel among similar distributors, previously planned for the period from May 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. The initial period of suspension was approved by the Agency’s collegiate in March 2025, given relevant […]
In Brazil, the National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE) published on Tuesday the resolution that sets the annual mandatory targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions for fuel sales for the 2026–2035 decade, strengthening the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio) as a central instrument of Brazil’s energy transition. The measure establishes a consistent decarbonization path for the […]
In Brazil, Biopower, a company of JBS Novos Negócios that produces biodiesel, has just announced an investment of R$ 140 million in modernization and technological innovation of its three plants, located in Lins (SP), Campo Verde (MT) and Mafra (SC). The contribution, the most significant since the construction of the Mafra unit in 2021, prepares […]
In Brazil, Salvador Bahia Airport is pioneering Brazil’s aviation decarbonization by becoming the country’s first airport to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for commercial operations. Regular use of SAF begins this November. This marks a significant milestone for the airport and for VINCI Airports’ commitment to accelerating the energy transition across its mobility infrastructure and […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved the financing in the total estimated amount of R$ 450 million for Biometano Verde Paulínia S.A. (BVP) build a biogas purification plant in biomethane at Ecoparque Orizon VR, in Paulínia (SP). BVP is Onebio’s social reason, a partnership between Edge, the Cosan Group […]
In Brazil, Inpasa announced a new investment cycle in Mato Grosso, totaling R$ 3.48 billion. The package includes the construction of a new unit in Rondonópolis and the expansion of the Nova Mutum biorefinery, consolidating the company’s presence in one of the country’s main agro-energy hubs. The new unit, located in southeastern Mato Grosso, will […]
In Brazil, Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonized operations. The engines will run on biodiesel, a capability that was a key factor in […]
In Brazil, leading specialty chemicals company Nouryon has broken ground on a new customer experience and innovation center in Brazil for its home and personal care business. The Itupeva facility will help Nouryon work with customers to formulate more effective and sustainable cleaning and personal care products, including fully biobased chelates for cleaning applications and […]
In Brazil, National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved R$ 384.3 million to support the innovative project of the FS Indústria de Biocombustíveis Ltda. of raising and stocking CO 2 2from the production of corn ethanol in Lucas do Rio Verde (MT). With resources from the BNDES Mais Inovação program, FS will build […]
