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Brazil Ethanol prices expected to remain competitive despite possible increase

Brazil's ethanol market faces upward price pressure due to increased ICMS taxes on gasoline and rising crude oil prices. Despite this, a...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil face tariff increase

Brazil increased its ethanol import tariff to 11.75% as of June 22, 2015, aiming to benefit local cane mills and reduce U.S....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Brazil’s Ethanol King Sells $1.5 Billion Vale Stake to Cut Debt

Cosan SA, led by billionaire Rubens Ometto, sold its 5% stake in mining giant Vale SA for nearly $1.5 billion to reduce...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Can Brazil meet the world’s growing need for ethanol?

Brazil is the world’s largest sugarcane producer, harvesting 719 million tons in 2010, with 55.4% used for ethanol production. Ethanol demand has...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Brazil : BNDES approves financing for 22 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant

On January 8, 2025, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) approved R$1 billion ($165.48 million) in financing for Raizen Energia's cellulosic ethanol project...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Global ethanol production still largely driven by the United States and Brazil

Ethanol production surged 400% globally from 2001 to 2016, driven by government blending mandates. The U.S., Brazil, and the EU dominate the...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol 2.0 policies key for India to match Brazil as a biofuel superpower

Ethanol (C₂H₆O) is versatile — it lifts spirits in beverages and fuels vehicles when blended with petrol. Fermented from grains like grapes...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Strength in the Brazilian Real

Global sugar prices saw a moderate rise as the Brazilian real strengthened, discouraging exports. Despite this, sugar prices have been declining due...