Considering The Biofuel Of The Future, Major Companies Like Raízen See Ethanol As A Game Changer For Reducing Fossil Fuel Consumption Worldwide

Brazilian Ethanol Presents Better Conditions to Contribute to the Reduction of Pollutants Generated by Fuels

In light of the growth expectation generated around ethanol, Raízen is seeking improvements to enhance its service to this demand. In an interview conducted by the portal Energia Que Fala Com Você, Raízen’s executive, Francis Vernon Quenn, spoke about the company’s expectations regarding this expansion of ethanol use.

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About the New Investments Made by Countries 

When asked about potential investments to be made by India and China in the coming years, something that could reach 20 billion liters, the vice president emphasized the quality of the product produced by Brazil. ” It is important to highlight the enormous differentiators of our ethanol. Currently, it is the best global solution to displace fossil fuel consumption, both economically and environmentally,’’ he highlighted. 

The Contribution that Brazilian Ethanol Adds to Global Environmental Health 

Given the need for renewable fuels, Quenn spoke about the properties of Brazilian ethanol, which has better results than other fuels around the world. ‘’ Brazilian ethanol emits CO2 about 4.5 times less than gasoline in the United States. And the hybrid vehicle, which is commercially available in Brazil, is today the one with the lowest emissions, even compared to global EV alternatives,’’ he reported. 

How Raízen Has Prepared to Meet the Use of Ethanol in Other Production Sectors 

In addition to using ethanol for fuel production, the product has been utilized to serve other productions, which has led to even greater preparation by the company. “From Raízen’s perspective, the challenge will be very significant, as we observe not only the increase in global demand for adding ethanol to gasoline but also a growing demand for using ethanol for other purposes, such as green plastic, SAF (Sustainable aviation fuel) and others,” 

Data on Ethanol Production in Brazil 

According to data released by the National Supply Company (Conab), in the 2019/2020 crop, the country set a record for ethanol production, reaching the mark of 35.6 billion liters of the product.  

Finally, in light of all this demand in sight, the executive further stated that the company has been preparing by investing in technology qualification to keep up with this growth. “We believe that technology will help significantly. Today, Raízen has second-generation ethanol (E2G) technology, which has the potential to increase current production in Brazil by approximately 50%. This technology can also be used with other types of biomass. We believe that this type of solution will be an important pillar of the global solution to meet this growing demand,” he said. 

Learn More About Raízen 

Raízen: a true green powerhouse. A global reference in bioenergy, it is a leading company in the energy transition and is redefining the future of energy.  

Raízen is among the largest private business groups in Brazil, and its team is its greatest asset: more than 29,000 employees and 15,000 business partners spread across the country.  

Its origin is in Brazilian soil, although it also has operations in Argentina, with ambitions to expand globally. The company drives society with energy solutions, justifying its name:

RAÍZEN = ROOT + ENERGY 

Raízen has a unique operating model and is present from start to finish: producing and selling renewable energy and sugar from sugarcane, taking this energy to various corners of the world. With a strong presence in Marketing & Services, throughout Brazilian and Argentine territory, it distributes fuels and provides energy through Shell stations, facilitating the daily lives of its customers, with digitization at their fingertips and closer through its Proximity segment.