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Sugarcane - Ethanol - Biodiesel - Biofuels

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State of Goiás

Western Bahia

Ethanol Study

Biodiesel Cost  

 

QUICK FACTS: Brazil

 

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2006/2007 harvest 514 million metric tons
 

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2007/2008 harvest estimated to be 561.8 mmt
 

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Largest sugarcane producer
 

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Largest sugar producer
 

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Largest ethanol exporter: 3.3 billion liters (871 million gals) in 2006;
30% increase from 2005.

 

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8 million ha (19.2 million ac) by 2008.  1% of all arable land in Brazil.
 

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20 billion liters estimate 2007 (5.28 billion gallons)
 

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Ethanol accounts for 40% of all non-diesel vehicle fuel consumed in Brazil.
 

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Has reduced in 50% Brazil's consumption of gasoline.
 

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US$ 17 billion invested in Brazil ethanol since 2002
 

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Perennial. Sugarcane needs 18 months to reach maturity.
 

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One hectare produces from 80-120 tons.
 

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One hectare produces more than 6,400 liters (1,664 gallons) of hydrated ethanol.
 

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Perishable. Needs to be processed within 24 hrs.
 

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30,000 gas stations nationwide sell ethanol
 

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Seven out of every 10 new cars in Brazil are now flex-fuel vehicles.
 

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There are 333 sugar/ethanol mills in Brazil and approximately 100 new ones planned.
 

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Produces 3% of Brazil's electricity; expected to be 15% by 2015

 

 

Bagasse - the leftover from curshing sugarcane.  Used to produce the electricity for the plant and is sold into the national grid

 

 

 

 

1 planting is good for 5 years, 1 cutting per year


Year 1 - 120 ton/Ha 
Year 2 - 104 
Year 3 - 90 
Year 4 - 80 Year 5 - 75     
Avg. 93.8 mt p/ha 

Other Biofuel Sources
(kg/per hectare)

- Corn: 145
- Soybeans: 375
- Sunflowers: 720
- Canola: 1,000
- Mamona: 1,188
- Coconuts: 1,481
- Macaba: 3,775
- Dendê: 5,000

INFO LINKS:

 

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AgriBusinesses Sugarcane Sector
 

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Biodiesel Cost
 

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Ethablog - Brazilian MBA student in US. .
 

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FAQ - Overview BioEnergy

 

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FAQ - Sugarcane Producers Union - pdf 3.4 MB 
 

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Investment in Ethanol in Brazil Next 20 Years
 

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Photo Essay Biofuels Brazil  
 

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What Can Brazil Teach the US About Ethanol?

 

 


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