BIOENERGY ACCOUNTS FOR 60% OF BRAZIL’S RENEWABLE MIX, YET GROWTH CHALLENGES LOOM

Bioenergy now supplies about 60% of Brazil’s renewable energy, solidifying its role as a cornerstone of the national matrix. This diversified system, encompassing sugarcane and corn ethanol, biodiesel, bioelectricity, biogas, and industrial biomass, is the result of decades of technological development, favorable climate, and expertise in tropical agriculture. Beyond replacing fossil fuels, bionenergy underpins a significant share of Brazil’s industrial competitiveness in sectors like food, pulp and paper, and fertilizers. Recent growth has been supported by programs such as RenovaBio. Still, challenges remain balancing supply with demand, ensuring regulatory stability, and navigating global volatility, trade barriers, and technological disputes in the energy transition.
Source: UDOP (*Translated by Ia Niani)