Brazil is a bioenergy powerhouse. Abundant natural resources, favourable policies and incentives, innovations in supply chains, etc., have propelled the country to be one of the largest producers and consumers of biomass for energy. The sector has a diversified portfolio including ethanol and biodiesel production for transport, use of bagasse and residues for power generation, and development of emerging markets such as SAF. Moreover, the country is playing a leading role in international advocacy in promoting sustainable bioenergy development.
As Brazil prepares to host the UNFCCC COP30 conference in Belém in November 2025, the World Bioenergy Association is planning a series of three webinars to highlight the development of bioenergy. The purpose is to showcase key support structures to scale up bioenergy development and identify cooperation in the Global South for replicating the success of bioenergy development.
WBA is pleased to be partnering with our official magazine, Bioenergy International, and with The Bioenergy Society (Brazil) for the promotion of the webinar series. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory. The program is as follows:
Webinar 1: Brazil’s Bioenergy Success: Insights from Industry, Academia, and Policy
Date: September 9th, 2025
Time: 14.00 CEST / 09.00 BRT (UTC – 3)
Brazil has established itself as a global leader in bioenergy, supplying nearly 50% of its domestic energy demand from renewable sources, with bioenergy representing a major share. The country is home to one of the world’s most advanced bioethanol programs and is the second-largest producer of biodiesel, supported by decades of policy frameworks such as the National Alcohol Program (Proálcool), the RenovaBio law, and recently the Fuel of the Future law.
Webinar 2: Brazil’s Role in South-South Cooperation to Scale Transport Biofuels
Date: October 7th, 2025
Time: 14.00 CET / 09.00 BRT (UTC – 3)
Brazil has built one of the most successful transport biofuel markets in the world, producing over 35 billion liters of bioethanol annually and blending up to 14% biodiesel in diesel (B14) nationwide. Its long-standing ethanol program, flex-fuel vehicle fleet adoption, and supportive policies like RenovaBio have not only reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector but also created a robust domestic and export market for biofuels.
Webinar 3: Future bioenergy opportunities: Emerging markets in Brazil and beyond
Date: November 4th, 2025
Time: 14.00 CET / 10.00 BRT (UTC – 3)
Brazil’s bioenergy sector is entering a new growth phase, expanding beyond traditional ethanol and biodiesel to supply advanced fuels, power, and heat for multiple industries. The country is positioning itself as a key player in biomethane, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), with projects under development aiming to meet both domestic and export demand by 2030.
Important information:
- The student must be a member of SBE and present his(er) work at the event.
- The amount of resources allocated to support students is limited, and requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The student must register for the event and contact SBE (sbe.bioenergy@gmail.com), attaching a copy of his(er) work and proof of enrollment in an Undergrad or Graduate Program.
- Supported students will receive a voucher to be used in the event’s registration system.
- SBE support is exclusively for the registration until July 31, 2024 (early registration).
We look forward to seeing you soon and wish you success in your bioenergy endeavors.
Sincerely,
Rafael V. Ribeiro
President of SBE
