This Thursday (13th), the board of directors of the ANP approved a decision referring to the specification of green diesel in Brazil, a relatively new biofuel with a new commercial scope in Brazil. It is a renewable fuel for diesel cycle combustion engines, produced from renewable raw materials, such as vegetable and animal fats, sugar cane, ethanol and other biomass.
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The publication of the resolution is the result of the ANP carrying out an analysis of the regulatory impact brought about by the insertion of this new biofuel in the Brazilian market, as well as studies of international specifications.
During the Public Consultation phase, the ANP received 242 suggestions and comments regarding the original draft. The Public Hearing took place virtually on September 17, 2020 and was historic in nature, lasting approximately eight hours and with considerable social participation, which shows the significant complexity and relevance of the topic.
The approved regulation is in line with the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio), dealt with in Law No. 13.576, of 26/12/2017, which aims to expand the use of biofuels, ensuring their participation in Brazil's renewable matrix.
Furthermore, although there is still no national production, the publication allows Brazil to be part of the list of international producers of advanced fuels, such as the USA, Italy, Finland, Singapore, Sweden, Spain, China and France. In Brazil, the regulation of green diesel could also facilitate the production and commercialization of aviation biokerosene, already regulated by ANP Resolution No. The publication of the specification constitutes the first step in the introduction of green diesel in Brazil.
ENGIE creates technology to replace diesel aircraft at Brasília Airport
Unprecedented project allows keeping the electrical and air-conditioning of aircraft on the ground in operation using renewable energy to replace diesel-powered equipment
The new technology will allow a significant reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases. The expectation is that the equipment will reduce the emission of about 20 thousand tons of CO2 per year, the equivalent of planting more than 120 trees, making the operation of Brasília Airport more economical and sustainable. In addition to reducing the carbon footprint, the system also reduces the noise caused by the engines of the external equipment used by the companies in order to keep the aircraft connected and in the economy of aviation kerosene, which has a high cost for the companies. Find out more about this ENGIE project in Brasilia here.
Find out how the electric car market is doing in Brazil in 2021
Have you ever imagined yourself driving an electric car? Most people who drive would say yes. After all, this is the trend all over the world. The high price of fuel, lower maintenance than conventional cars and the fact that they are not polluting are the main factors driving the electric car market in Brazil. Understand the direction of this national market published on the 3rd of this month.
