ETHANOL PRODUCTION IN BRAZIL COULD REACH 48 BILLION LITERS BY 2034, CALCULATES EPE

Brazil’s ethanol production from sugarcane and corn is projected to reach 48 billion liters by 2034, with an annual growth rate of 3.8% from 2022, according to the Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE 2034). Expected ethanol demand over the next decade is 45 billion liters, indicating a surplus. The report also notes that electricity generation from sugarcane bagasse could average 5.8 GW. Biogas production from sugarcane residues may reach 6.4 billion Nm³, leading to 3.5 billion Nm³ of biomethane, covering 17% of the 2023 natural gas demand. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Brazil is estimated at 1.1 million m³ per year from 2030, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.
Source: Nova Cana