Brazilian sugarcane ethanol 90% better than petrol
With its ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90%, Brazilian sugarcane-based ethanol is described as the most emission-efficient biofuel.
A report by the International Food Research Policy Institute (IFPRI) called ‘Global Trade and Environmental Impact of the EU Biofuels Mandate’ has concluded that Europe will meet its 2020 targets with regards to carbon in transport by consuming Brazilian sugarcane-based ethanol.
The report indicates that the cost of food will not rise as the production of Brazilian sugarcane ethanol increases.
‘It is highly competitive on the European market and provides the most significant reduction in greenhouse gases,’ says Emmanuel Desplechin, the chief representative of the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) in the EU.
However the report is not yet 100% accurate so the benefits of using Brazilian sugarcane ethanol have not yet been fully realised.
‘The report currently contains a certain number of inaccuracies, so once these are corrected, we anticipate even higher benefits resulting from the use of Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. For example, the type of land for sugarcane expansion highlighted in the report does not take into consideration the agro-ecological zoning for sugarcane in Brazil, which prevents cane from expanding into any type of native vegetation,’ Desplechin explained.
According to a 2008 study published by Wageningen University, the Netherlands, between 2008 and 2018 pasture land in South-Central Brazil will be the main location for developing the sugarcane. A further 37.8% will be grown on land that was previously used for other crops.
A report by the International Food Research Policy Institute (IFPRI) called ‘Global Trade and Environmental Impact of the EU Biofuels Mandate’ has concluded that Europe will meet its 2020 targets with regards to carbon in transport by consuming Brazilian sugarcane-based ethanol.
The report indicates that the cost of food will not rise as the production of Brazilian sugarcane ethanol increases.
‘It is highly competitive on the European market and provides the most significant reduction in greenhouse gases,’ says Emmanuel Desplechin, the chief representative of the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) in the EU.
However the report is not yet 100% accurate so the benefits of using Brazilian sugarcane ethanol have not yet been fully realised.
‘The report currently contains a certain number of inaccuracies, so once these are corrected, we anticipate even higher benefits resulting from the use of Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. For example, the type of land for sugarcane expansion highlighted in the report does not take into consideration the agro-ecological zoning for sugarcane in Brazil, which prevents cane from expanding into any type of native vegetation,’ Desplechin explained.
According to a 2008 study published by Wageningen University, the Netherlands, between 2008 and 2018 pasture land in South-Central Brazil will be the main location for developing the sugarcane. A further 37.8% will be grown on land that was previously used for other crops.
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