Raízen, the world’s largest sugar and ethanol producer, has committed R$11.5 ($2) billion to advanced biofuel production in Brazil. This investment targets second-generation ethanol (E2G), biogas, and biomethane plants across the country. The announcement aligns with Brazil’s new “Fuel of the Future” program, aimed at boosting sustainable fuel production and reducing carbon emissions. Raízen already […]
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