Brazil Enacts Law to Decarbonize Transport Sector, Targets 705M Ton CO2 Reduction
Brazil, Latin America's economic powerhouse with a GDP of $1.75 trillion, has enacted a law to decarbonize its transport sector. President Luiz Inácio da Silva's initiative aims to balance sustainable growth with environmental protection.
The new law introduces the 'National Program for Sustainable Aviation Fuel'. Starting in 2027, one percent of sustainable fuel (SAF) will be blended with kerosene for domestic flights, ramping up to ten percent by 2037. This move targets a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, estimated at 705 million tons by 2037.
Brazil currently produces green fuels using the HEFA process, which employs plant oils, animal fats, or biomass as feedstock. Key players like Acelen use soybean oil and animal fats, with plans to include macaúba oil by 2030. Petrobras, on the other hand, aims to produce ethanol-based jet fuel by 2033. Environmental concerns about deforestation have been raised, but current biofuel production processes do not involve logging wood or neglect of forest protection laws.
The law also focuses on promoting biogas and green diesel to further decarbonize the transport sector. However, critics worry that biofuel production could lead to deforestation, as many Brazilian biofuels are based on sugarcane, often grown on previously deforested land.
Brazil's law to decarbonize its transport sector is a significant step towards sustainability. By promoting sustainable aviation fuels and green diesel, the country aims to reduce its CO2 emissions substantially. While concerns about deforestation persist, the law's implementation will be crucial in balancing environmental protection with economic development.
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