Brazil Leads Global Biofuel Consumption and Avoids Over 50 Million Tons of CO₂ Annually

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 15/04/2025 at 14:46

Brasil lidera o uso de biocombustíveis no mundo e evita mais de 50 MtCO₂/ano. Etanol substitui emissões equivalentes à gasolina de 7 países sul-americanos. Veja os dados.

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Ethanol Volume Used in the Country Surpasses Emissions Equivalent to the Sum of Gasoline Consumption of Seven South American Countries

The Brazil currently occupies a leading position globally in the use of biodiesel, being the country with the highest per capita consumption on the planet. In 2023, national production of ethanol (anhydrous + hydrated) reached 35.4 billion liters, directly contributing to the reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

This significant volume of ethanol prevented the release of approximately 50.3 million tons of CO₂ equivalent per year (MtCO₂e/year). According to Marcelo Gauto, for comparison purposes, this value exceeds all emissions associated with gasoline consumption from countries such as Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Suriname combined, according to a full cycle analysis “from well to wheel.”

Biodiesel Helps Brazil Lead Energy Transition in Light Vehicles

Brazil Leads the Use of Biodiesel in the World and Prevents Over 50 MtCO₂/year. Ethanol Replaces Emissions Equivalent to Gasoline from 7 South American Countries. Check the Data. — Image via Marcelo Gauto on LinkedIn

The combination of a flexible fleet, investments in the sugarcane production chain, and policies to encourage ethanol has established Brazil as a key player in the energy transition for light transportation.

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Emissions Avoided with Biodiesel: The Data Behind the Impact

Brazilian ethanol, according to data from ANP and European regulation, has a carbon intensity (CI) of only 28 gCO₂e/MJ, compared to 93.5 gCO₂e/MJ for gasoline.

Considering the densities and calorific power of liquid fuels:

50.3 MtCO₂e/year were avoided with the use of ethanol
This exceeds the 49.8 MtCO₂e/year generated by the annual gasoline consumption of seven South American countries

These numbers reinforce the climatic advantage of biodiesel, especially when compared to imported fossil fuels.

Electrification and Biodiesel Go Hand in Hand in Brazil

Although electric vehicles are gaining ground in the national market, Brazil is betting on a hybrid strategy, where biodiesel and electrification complement each other. Flex hybrid models are becoming popular and represent a viable alternative with a lower immediate environmental impact, without requiring major changes to the fueling infrastructure.

The convergence between advanced biodiesel, improvements in energy efficiency, and clean automotive technologies positions Brazil as an example for other countries in development looking for sustainable mobility alternatives.

Brazil Leads Global Biofuel Consumption and Avoids Over 50 Million Tons of CO₂ Annually

Ethanol Volume Used in the Country Surpasses Emissions Equivalent to the Sum of Gasoline Consumption of Seven South American Countries

Biodiesel Helps Brazil Lead Energy Transition in Light Vehicles

Emissions Avoided with Biodiesel: The Data Behind the Impact

Electrification and Biodiesel Go Hand in Hand in Brazil

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Brazil Leads Global Biofuel Consumption and Avoids Over 50 Million Tons of CO₂ Annually

Ethanol Volume Used in the Country Surpasses Emissions Equivalent to the Sum of Gasoline Consumption of Seven South American Countries

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