Brazil's Potential as a Hub for Renewable Fuel Exports: A Sustainable Aviation Fuel Perspective
Key Ideas
- Brazil has the potential to be a leading exporter of advanced biofuels, with projects in place that exceed national demand for the next decade.
- Exporting biofuels requires careful planning including certifying biomass origin, ensuring clean energy sources, and choosing strategic locations to reduce logistical costs.
- Hydrogen plays a crucial role in the production of advanced biofuels, with the use of green hydrogen being a potential cost differentiator in the future.
- Petrobras is seeking partnerships to produce HVO in biorefineries, aiming to expand its green diesel production and enter the renewable fuel market.
In Brazil, the focus on renewable fuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green diesel (HVO) for export is gaining traction. Marcus D'Elia from Leggio Consultoria highlights the country's potential to exceed national demand with existing projects. The key to becoming an export hub lies in balancing costs and meeting international market requirements like CORSIA. Planning for viable biofuel exports involves ensuring biomass origin, clean energy sources like wind and solar, and strategic locations. The relationship between hydrogen and biofuels is emphasized, with the future potential for green hydrogen to impact product costs positively. Petrobras' green diesel production faces challenges, but plans to collaborate on HVO production to strengthen its position in the renewable fuel market. With a focus on sustainability and international demand, Brazil is making strides in the renewable fuel sector, setting the stage for becoming a key player in the global biofuel market.