Senate Approves Inclusion of Biogas in Renewable Energy Incentives and Strengthens Autonomy of Small Rural Producers

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Published on 08/10/2025 at 09:26

Updated on 08/10/2025 at 09:27

Senado aprova emenda que inclui o biogás entre as fontes incentivadas na política agrícola nacional, fortalecendo a geração descentralizada de energia e beneficiando pequenos produtores rurais com sustentabilidade e economia. Fonte: IA

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Senate Approves Amendment That Includes Biogas Among Incentivized Sources in National Agricultural Policy, Strengthening Decentralized Energy Generation and Benefiting Small Farmers with Sustainability and Economy.

The Federal Senate took another important step towards sustainability in the rural sector. The Infrastructure Committee (CI) approved, this Tuesday (7), an amendment that includes biogas among the guidelines of the national agricultural policy aimed at promoting renewable energy. The text, which is part of Bill (PL) 2.647/2022, seeks to expand access for small producers to clean and sustainable technologies.

Authored by Deputy Pedro Uczai (PT-SC) and reported by Senator Wilder Morais (PL-GO), the project aims to encourage the use of alternative sources such as solar, wind, biomass, and biogas, with a special focus on family farming. With the approval of the amendment, the text now proceeds to analysis by the Agriculture Committee (CRA) before returning to the Senate Floor.

Clean Energy and Autonomy in the Field

The proposal aims to facilitate access for rural producers to decentralized energy generation technologies, reducing production costs and increasing energy autonomy in the field. The inclusion of biogas reinforces Brazil’s commitment to a more diversified and sustainable energy matrix.

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Senators Highlight Economic and Environmental Benefits of Biogas

During the discussion of the text, lawmakers emphasized the potential of biogas as a driver of economic and environmental development in small rural properties. Senator Jaime Bagattoli (PL-RO) pointed out that the use of biogas can reduce energy costs and simultaneously generate additional income for producers.

Meanwhile, Senator Esperidião Amin (PP-SC) praised the initiative for promoting cleaner and more accessible energy:

“This proposal represents an important step toward making Brazilian agriculture self-sufficient and sustainable, utilizing what was once waste as a source of energy.”

With the advancement of the project, the Senate reinforces the importance of public policies aimed at a fair energy transition that particularly benefit small rural producers. The encouragement of biogas usage positions Brazil prominently in the global renewable energy landscape, promoting a greener, more efficient, and competitive agricultural production.

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Senate Approves Inclusion of Biogas in Renewable Energy Incentives and Strengthens Autonomy of Small Rural Producers

Senate Approves Amendment That Includes Biogas Among Incentivized Sources in National Agricultural Policy, Strengthening Decentralized Energy Generation and Benefiting Small Farmers with Sustainability and Economy.

Clean Energy and Autonomy in the Field

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