Tag: Brazil

Brazilian researchers find replacing water with glycerol increases efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells

Brazilian researchers find replacing water with glycerol increases efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells

October 29, 2025 |

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 […]

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Brazil’s 2025/26 corn and soybean crop seen

Brazil’s 2025/26 corn and soybean crop seen

October 21, 2025 |

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 […]

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Federal University of Lavras uses coffee residues as bioenergy feedstock

Federal University of Lavras uses coffee residues as bioenergy feedstock

October 21, 2025 |

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 […]

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Leading Brazilian congressman wants 35% ethanol blending

Leading Brazilian congressman wants 35% ethanol blending

October 20, 2025 |

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 […]

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AMAGGI and Inpasa drop plans to create corn-based ethanol JV

AMAGGI and Inpasa drop plans to create corn-based ethanol JV

October 15, 2025 |

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. […]

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Vale and Wabtec to jointly study diesel and diesel-ethanol dual-fuel engine

Vale and Wabtec to jointly study diesel and diesel-ethanol dual-fuel engine

October 14, 2025 |

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 […]

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Brazilian researchers identify fermentation contaminants solution

Brazilian researchers identify fermentation contaminants solution

October 1, 2025 |

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 […]

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Melhoramentos Norte do Paraná to invest in corn ethanol and biogas

Melhoramentos Norte do Paraná to invest in corn ethanol and biogas

September 30, 2025 |

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 […]

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ICM to supply FS with new dry-mill grain ethanol production facility in Mato Grosso

ICM to supply FS with new dry-mill grain ethanol production facility in Mato Grosso

September 16, 2025 |

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 […]

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Vast Infrastructure and OceanPact supply marine HVO

Vast Infrastructure and OceanPact supply marine HVO

September 16, 2025 |

In Brazil, Vast Infrastructure and OceanPact carried out in the TLA a supply operation with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The initiative is part of the partnership signed in May between companies to promote the use of biofuels in the Port of Açu. The agreement provides for the realization of supply operations with HVO of OceanPact […]

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