3 times more ethanol per hectare can be produced with Eike Batista's supercane amid rising gasoline prices — how can this technology change fuel prices in Brazil?

3 times more ethanol per hectare can be produced with Eike Batista’s supercane amid rising gasoline prices — how can this technology change fuel prices in Brazil?

Written by Caio Aviz

Published on 30/03/2026 at 14:04

Updated on 02/05/2026 at 20:44

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Project based on supercane promises to increase ethanol production, reduce costs, and impact the energy market in Brazil

In 2026, amid rising gasoline prices, businessman Eike Batista returned to the spotlight with a new energy proposal.

The initiative presents the so-called supercane, a technology aimed at producing biofuel with greater efficiency.

The project emerges in a scenario of expensive fuels, which increases market and consumer interest.

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An energy proposal focused on high productivity

The project’s foundation uses a genetically modified sugarcane, designed to enhance production.

According to the businessman, this plant generates up to three times more ethanol per hectare compared to traditional cane.

This technological advancement positions itself as a competitive differential while increasing curiosity about its impact on final prices.

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Biofuel can serve as a more accessible alternative

The proposal does not represent conventional gasoline, although the public refers to it as “new gasoline.”

The fuel derived from supercane acts as a cleaner and more economically viable alternative, with large-scale production.

According to Eike Batista, the high productivity allows for a final cost similar to that of kerosene, which enhances competitiveness.

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Project will be developed in the north of Rio de Janeiro

The project is in its initial phase and is moving towards installation in the north of Rio de Janeiro, near the Port of Açu.

The strategy aims to enable large-scale production with a focus on export, expanding commercial reach.

The biomass generated by supercane also serves for the production of biodegradable products, expanding applications.

Experts evaluate potential with caution

Experts analyze the proposal with caution, although they recognize the potential of the technology in the Brazilian context.

Brazil has a solid tradition in ethanol production, which strengthens initiatives of this kind and increases market interest.

The advancement of the project could create a more sustainable and economical alternative, even without defined timelines.

Price has not yet been defined for the consumer

The consumer still does not know the price of the fuel at the pumps, which keeps expectations about the final cost.

The projection points to a product cheaper and less polluting, which reinforces public interest.

The project continues to be monitored, raising reflections on the future of fuels in Brazil.

In light of this scenario, can supercane really transform the Brazilian energy market in the coming years?

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