en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Brazilian federal government has increased the mandatory blend ratio of anhydrous ethanol in gasoline from 27% to 32%. The Sugarcane and Ethanol Industry Union of Goiás (Sifaeg) believes this move enhances the resilience of Brazil's energy matrix and promotes the development of a low-carbon economy. The organization, representing local ethanol producers, points out that this policy helps consolidate national energy security, attract investment, and further unlock the potential of this mature industrial chain with a history of over fifty years.
André Rocha, CEO of Sifaeg, stated that increasing the proportion of biofuels in gasoline helps Brazil make fuller use of its domestic energy resources. He believes that replacing some higher-cost, import-dependent fuels with domestically produced renewable fuels reduces reliance on external fossil fuels and benefits Brazil's trade balance. Rocha said this strengthens the country's energy autonomy while generating income in inland regions and creating a favorable environment for investment in the sector.
The executive further emphasized the environmental significance of this measure. He noted that ethanol's performance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions is already internationally recognized, and its use, compared to fossil fuels, helps Brazil achieve its climate goals. Beyond environmental benefits, the increase in the blend ratio will also bring economic advantages: the bioenergy industry is distributed across hundreds of Brazilian cities, capable of driving upstream and downstream industrial chains, creating jobs, and promoting regional economic growth.
According to Sifaeg's analysis, ethanol also improves fuel quality. This biofuel raises the octane rating of gasoline, making the combustion process more efficient, thereby enhancing engine performance and reducing tailpipe pollutants. Rocha concluded that the new formula is a solution that simultaneously delivers economic, environmental, and energy benefits. He stated that this policy benefits the country on multiple levels—strengthening domestic production, reducing carbon emissions, optimizing fuel quality, and expanding the share of renewable and competitive energy in Brazil's transportation fuel mix.
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