Biomethane Production Advances in Brazil With Use of Landfills

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 22/04/2025 at 09:42

O Brasil está usando o gás que sai do lixo para produzir energia limpa, chamada de biometano. Isso ajuda a diminuir a poluição e ainda aproveita os resíduos que iriam para os aterros.

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Brazil has been steadily increasing its biogas production capacity, primarily from organic waste in landfills. The expectation is for accelerated growth by 2030, reinforcing the country’s strategic role in the global energy transition.

Accelerated Growth of National Biogas Production

According to data from the Brazilian Biogas Association (Abiogás), the country already has 11 plants in operation, producing approximately 840 thousand cubic meters of biogas per day. With the expected addition of 32 more plants in the short term, production could grow by another 1.4 million cubic meters daily. The association’s projection is to reach a mark of 8 million cubic meters per day by 2030, consolidating Brazil as one of the largest global powers in the renewable fuels sector.

Transformation of Waste into Renewable Energy

Biogas is obtained from the purification of biogas generated by the decomposition of organic waste. This process helps reduce methane emissions, a greenhouse gas more aggressive than carbon dioxide. Furthermore, the fuel can replace fossil-derived natural gas in various industrial and vehicular applications, becoming a sustainable and economically viable alternative. Production from landfills also offers an efficient solution for leveraging urban waste.

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Public Policies and Energy Leadership

The expansion of biogas in Brazil is driven by regulatory milestones such as the Future Fuel Law and initiatives from major companies. Petrobras, for example, has already launched a public call for the purchase of the fuel, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas production by up to 10% by 2030. This regulatory landscape has created a favorable environment for attracting investments and advancing technology in the sector.

Expectations for COP30 and Environmental Leadership in the Biogas Sector

With its increasing production capacity, Brazil intends to present significant advancements in the biogas sector during COP30. The goal is to stand out as a committed country to decarbonization, innovation in clean energy, and valuing waste as energy assets. Brazilian potential combines large generation of organic waste with energy infrastructure and agro-industrial vocation, consolidating the country as one of the leading candidates for leadership in the new green economy.

Biomethane Production Advances in Brazil With Use of Landfills

With Public Policies and New Plants, the Country Stands Out as an Emerging Power in Clean Energy

Accelerated Growth of National Biogas Production

Transformation of Waste into Renewable Energy

Public Policies and Energy Leadership

Expectations for COP30 and Environmental Leadership in the Biogas Sector

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