BRAZIL ESTIMATES TO PRODUCE 1.6 BILLION LITERS OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL

With Brazil’s Fuel of the Future law, the country expects to produce 1.6 billion liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2027, supported by investments totaling R$17.5 billion. Currently, SAF is not produced commercially in Brazil, but four companies—Acelen, Raízen, Petrobras, and BBF—are preparing. Airlines will need to cut emissions by 1% in 2027, increasing to 10% by 2037. Azul, Gol, and Latam believe multiple suppliers will be necessary to meet demand. Acelen and Raízen are heavily investing in SAF production, with Acelen growing macaúba palms and Raízen focusing on ethanol-based SAF. Petrobras is also investing in biofuel alternatives. Acelen and Petrobras are developing flexible biorefineries, but raw material availability remains a challenge. The federal government aims to cut 17.2 million tons of CO2 emissions between 2027 and 2037 through this initiative.
Source: Nova Cana