The adoption of biotechnological yeasts in sugarcane plants in Brazil could boost sector revenues by up to $250 million (R$1 billion), as estimated by Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS). Currently, only 10% of sugarcane ethanol utilizes biotechnological yeasts, with just 8% from genetically modified yeasts. LBDS projects a 6% increase in fuel productivity with advanced biotechnology, reducing carbon footprint by optimizing plantation areas. LBDS’s Fernanda Firmino anticipates a substantial reduction in airline emissions by 2030, with up to 30% of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) demand potentially sourced from ethanol. Second-generation ethanol production relies on biotechnology due to conventional yeasts’ inability to ferment cellulosic material. Adoption of biotechnology could yield up to R$39 million yearly in ethanol biorefinery profitability.
Source: Nova Cana
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