Be8 will start producing  a new biofuel to accelerate  decarbonization

With a competitive cost, Be8 BeVant reduces carbon monoxide emissions by up to 50%, becoming a solution for companies seeking to meet short-term sustainability goals

10/24/2024

Be8,  the  leading  biodiesel  company  in  the  country,  announces  the  start  of  production of Be8  BeVant for the next month. Be8 BeVant is an innovative bio-distilled methyl ester  biofuel, which fully replaces fossil diesel and can reduce  greenhouse  gas  emissions  by  up  to  50%. The  company  is  currently just  waiting for the license from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to start the operation. It is expected that the preliminary production capacity of 28 million liters of biofuel per year will be sold by the end of this year.

A  higher  ester  content  reduces  carbon monoxide  emissions  by  up  to 50%, particulate  matter  emissions by  85%,  and  black  smoke  by  90%. The  use  of  this  new  fuel  is  focused  on  the key economic sectors looking to  accelerate  decarbonization. 

“The great advantage of Be8 BeVant is that, unlike other technologies that depend on future infrastructure and investments, it is ready to be used immediately in current engines and new truck versions at a competitive cost”, explains Erasmo Carlos Battistella, president of Be8.

Negotiations are already underway with clients in the agricultural, urban transportation and mining sectors, with deliveries expected by the end of 2024. Besides being an accessible and easy-to-implement solution, the product doesn’t require significant changes in infrastructure or engines, unlike alternatives like hydrogen or electric vehicles.

The new biofuel has proven quality, higher lubricity, and the engine testing phase on a test bench has confirmed its advantages and characteristics. Proofs of Concept (PoC) were conducted in partnership with engine manufacturers and fleet operators.

Innovation stems from the experience Be8 gained in Europe and the United States, including operating a biodiesel plant in Switzerland.

Depending on market demand, Be8 plans to expand its production at the Passo Fundo (RS) and Marialva (PR) units. The product will be offered at an estimated cost up to 50% lower than the current international market price for green diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil — HVO). It also has the distinguishing feature of a green color to set it apart from other biofuels.

“We are facing an immediate solution for companies seeking to meet their short-term decarbonization goals”, says Battistella. Biofuel is ideal for large consumers of traditional diesel oil committed to reducing their emissions, especially in high-intensity transportation sectors such as mining and logistics. The product has the potential to fuel generators and meet the demands of road, rail, waterway and maritime modes.

Accelerating the decarbonization goal

In a scenario where many companies are commited to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, the new biofuel emerges as a strategic ally— especially after the enactment of Law 14.993/24. The Future Law, as it is called, is an important chapter in the national strategy to meet the decarbonization goals set out in the Paris Agreement and the Global Commitment for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency— signed by 116 countries at the last COP. The goal is to triple the world’s installed renewable energy production capacity and double the global annual rate of improvements in energy efficiency by 2030. Brazil is one of the countries with the potential to become a global power in renewable energy.

“Be8 BeVant arrives at a crucial moment when companies are looking for practical ways to meet their sustainability goals,” emphasizes Battistella. The potential is significant, considering the urgency to find short-term decarbonization solutions for the transportation sector and the companies’ commitments to net zero emissions in the coming years. “In the logistics sector, the reduction in emissions helps client companies meet their ESG goals in Scope 3, which involves the entire supply chain,” adds Battistella.

*By Be8 Energy

Source: Valor International

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