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Raízen’s Decarbonization Strategy
Feb 14, 2024
A discussion on ethanol and its role in decarbonization efforts. Raízen's innovative approach to bagasse processing. Maximizing the use of sugarcane byproducts for low carbon ethanol production. Manufacturing process and scaling challenges of ethanol powered vehicles. The role of Brazil and Raízen in global decarbonization efforts.
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- Raízen is pioneering the use of new technologies to produce low-carbon ethanol from sugar cane byproducts, with plans to invest billions in developing 20 plants to scale up their production.
- Ethanol, particularly in Brazil, has the potential to be a solution for decarbonization in sectors like sustainable aviation fuel and petrochemicals, emphasizing the need for context-specific approaches to reducing carbon emissions.
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The Potential of Second-Generation Ethanol
This podcast episode explores the potential of second-generation ethanol, focusing on the case of Ryzen, Brazil's leading producer of sugar and ethanol. Ryzen is pioneering the use of new technologies to produce ethanol from sugar cane byproducts with a low carbon footprint. The company plans to invest billions of dollars in developing 20 plants to scale up their production. The discussion highlights the challenges of testing and scaling up the technology, the need for partnerships and market creation, and the potential global impact of low-carbon ethanol in decarbonization efforts.
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