ECB, which is currently the largest biodiesel producer in Brazil, will position itself as the largest producer of advanced biofuels in the southern hemisphere

Yesterday (14/01) the ECB Group, the largest biodiesel producer in Brazil, announced the signing of a contract with the British company BP to sell more than one billion liters of advanced biofuels. Sale of kitchen gas grows in Brazil and can cost up to R$ 200 to the consumer's pocket still in 2021

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In the statement, ECB informs that biofuels will be produced from 2024 in a biorefinery to be built in Paraguay.

With the agreement, the group, which is currently the largest producer of biodiesel in Brazil with an annual capacity of 828 million liters, will position itself as the largest producer of advanced biofuels in the southern hemisphere and the main supplier of advanced biofuels to BP in this continent.

“This contract represents an important step towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, which begins with production in Paraguay and should be extended internationally,” the group said in a statement.

The biorefinery to be built in Paraguay, called Omega Green, received more than US$ 800 million in investments, the estimate is that when ready, it will be able to produce 20 thousand barrels per day of green diesel (HVO).

In addition to HVO Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, also known as Renewable Diesel, the plant will produce Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (SPK), also known as Sustainable Aviation Fuel or Biojet, and Green Naphtha, used in the chemical industry to make green plastic, among other products.

The agreement is part of the British company's strategy to offer low-carbon fuel to customers in the road transport and aviation sectors and neutralize 415 million tons of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e), related to the company's operations and the production of oil and gas from the company. BP.

Prio – One of the largest producers of biofuels announced the launch of a green fuel for ships with 15% biodiesel incorporation

PRIO's new product contains 15% biodiesel made from residues from raw material recycling processes, produced in its Aveiro factory. According to the company, biofuels will be available in all Portuguese ports and soon in Brazilian ports.

Prio is going to launch Eco Bunkers, a green fuel for ships with 15% biodiesel incorporation, developed from waste raw material recycling processes, produced at Prio's biodiesel factory, in Aveiro.