# Brazil advances biometane and low-carbon transport > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/biometane-procurement-auctions > Updated: 2026-08-08T18:00:02.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 20. By late July 2026, Brazil's heavy-duty fleet continued its shift to low-emission powertrains. Volvo Truck Brazil delivered 31 FH B100 flex-fuel trucks to a fleet in Paraná, while Farizon prepared an electric semi-light truck for launch. The Senate’s Economic Affairs Committee approved the National Methane Zero Program to support anaerobic biodigesters. In Minas Gerais, Gasmig sought 250,000 m³ day⁻¹ of biometane and awarded a R$1 billion pipeline contract to Geomit. At the Fenasucro & Agrocana fair, industry leaders highlighted biometane's potential; Copersucar’s BioRota program currently operates over 70 biometane-powered trucks transporting sugar to the Port of Santos, reducing diesel-related emissions by up to 90%. While a 2024 law mandates sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting in 2027, implementing decrees remain stalled, with current production projects expected to meet only 40% of the target. Urban mobility saw advancements through Scania’s partnership with Caio to develop the K 280 4x2 Millennium bus, a low-floor vehicle powered by natural gas or biomethane. Following homologation with SPTrans, the bus is slated for trials in São Paulo to support municipal climate goals. Scania also introduced its Super diesel engine family, offering improved fuel efficiency, and received industry recognition in Rio Grande do Sul. Concurrently, Scania expanded its service infrastructure in Argentina to support regional logistics. ## Claims - Scania partnered with Caio to develop a K280 4×2 low‑floor bus powered by compressed natural gas and biomethane. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The bus is in final homologation with SPTrans and scheduled for demonstration trials in São Paulo in September 2024. (corroborated by 2 sources) - São Paulo's climate policy aims to eliminate carbon emissions from the municipal bus fleet by 2038. (single source) - Scania unveiled its new Super diesel engine range for buses, including 11‑liter models (350‑430 hp) and 13‑liter models (460‑500 hp). (single source) - The Super engine line offers up to 8% better fuel economy than the previous generation. (single source) - Scania invested US$2 billion globally and more than R$1 billion in Brazil to develop the Super engine platform. (single source) - Scania expects biomethane to grow faster than electric buses in regions with limited electric‑grid capacity. (single source) - Brazil has abundant waste‑derived feedstock for biomethane production, supporting the new bus project. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Scania expands operations in Argentina and Brazil Scania is strengthening its Latin American operations by renovating a service center in Olavarría, Argentina, and partnering with Caio in Brazil to launch a new biomethane-powered bus. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scania-expands-operations-in-argentina-and-brazil ### 2026-08-05: Scania wins Rio Grande do Sul award, launches Brazil’s first gas‑powered low‑floor bus Scania and Brasdiesel earned a top transport award in Rio Grande do Sul, while Scania also presented Brazil’s first low‑floor bus running on biometane gas for São Paulo’s transit system. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scania-wins-rio-grande-do-sul-award-launches-brazils-first-gaspowered-lowfloor-bus ### 2026-07-29: Scania launches biometane‑powered city bus in São Paulo Scania and Caio introduced a CNG/biomethane low‑floor bus for São Paulo, with trials set for September, while unveiling its new Super diesel engine line promising up to 8% fuel savings; the firm sees biometane, 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scania-launches-brazils-first-lowfloor-biometane-bus-for-so-paulo ### 2026-07-28: Brazil advances hydrogen and biomethane projects for low‑carbon transport Brazil tests a hydrogen‑powered research vessel and, meanwhile, gas equipment firm MAT plans to triple revenue by expanding biomethane systems for trucks, highlighting a push toward low‑carbon transport. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-advances-hydrogen-and-biomethane-projects-for-lowcarbon-transport ### 2026-07-28: Brazil advances biometane use and SAF mandate amid implementation challenges Brazil promotes biometane trucks and faces delays in its SAF mandate, while Indonesia has already set SAF rules for 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-advances-biometane-use-and-saf-mandate-amid-implementation-challenges ### 2026-07-22: Yamaha launches electric truck pilot in São Paulo, cutting CO₂ emissions Yamaha’s Brazilian logistics unit piloted a VW e‑Delivery electric truck in São Paulo, cutting CO₂ by 906 kg and charging costs by 30% in the first month, with a goal to electrify 20% of its urban fleet in 3 yr 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yamaha-launches-electric-truck-pilot-in-so-paulo-cutting-co-emissions ### 2026-07-21: Volkswagen Trucks sells 56 biometane Constellation units to Brazil's Loga VWCO sold 56 biometane Constellation 26.280 trucks to São Paulo waste‑collector Loga, cutting CO₂ emissions up to 90 % and marking Brazil's first large‑scale commercial sale of renewable‑fuel heavy vehicles. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volkswagen-trucks-sells-56-biometane-constellation-units-to-brazils-loga ### 2026-07-08: Lundin Mining and AJ. Mendes Deploy Electric Trucks in Brazil’s Mining Sector Lundin Mining adds a JAC electric truck at Chapada mine in Alto Horizonte, cutting up to 30 t CO₂ annually, while AJ. Mendes’ tests of a Sany electric haul truck show an 84 % energy‑use reduction, prompting a 7 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lundin-mining-and-aj-mendes-deploy-electric-trucks-in-brazils-mining-sector ### 2026-07-07: Brazil's MetanoZero program approved by Senate committee Brazil’s Senate approved the MetanoZero program, creating a certification for waste‑to‑energy projects to cut methane emissions and mandating studies by large municipalities. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-senate-advances-national-zero-methane-program-to-environment-committee ### 2026-07-05: Volvo and Farizon launch new trucks in Brazil Volvo delivered 31 bi‑fuel FH B100 trucks in Brazil, claiming up to 90% CO₂ reduction, while Farizon prepares a 3.5‑tonne electric truck launch later 2026 after selling 100 units of its first import batch. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volvo-and-farizon-launch-new-trucks-in-brazil ### 2026-06-30: Brazil's heavy‑truck sector targets LNG and biometano as diesel alternatives Volvo plans to launch LNG trucks in Brazil, while biometano from waste could replace up to 60% of diesel in heavy transport, offering major emissions cuts but facing cost and infrastructure hurdles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-heavytruck-sector-targets-lng-and-biometano-as-diesel-alternatives ### 2026-06-26: Minas Gerais commits R$1 billion biometane project for Araxá, Uberaba and region Minas Gerais will invest R$1 billion in a biometane plant to produce 50,000 m³/day, supplying Araxá, Uberaba and neighboring cities from 2028, boosting clean energy and industrial competitiveness. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minas-gerais-commits-r1-billion-biometane-project-for-arax-uberaba-and-region ### 2026-06-26: Scania and Brado drive growth of LNG‑powered trucks in Brazil Scania’s financing of used gas trucks spurs a secondary market in Brazil, while Brado Logística launches an 81‑truck LNG fleet in Maranhão, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 25%. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scania-and-brado-drive-growth-of-lngpowered-trucks-in-brazil ### 2026-06-24: Edge and ATMAS drive biomethane expansion in Brazil and Portugal Edge expands Brazil's gas and biomethane supply with off‑grid LNG, while Portugal's ATMAS pushes biomethane integration to cut emissions and costs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edge-and-atmas-drive-biomethane-expansion-in-brazil-and-portugal ### 2026-06-23: Gasmig selects Geomit for $1 billion biometano pipeline in Minas Gerais Brazil's Gasmig awarded a 10‑year, R$1 billion contract to Geomit to supply biometano and build 400 km of pipelines in the Triângulo Mineiro, part of the national gas expansion plan. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gasmig-signs-first-biometano-contract-with-geomit-in-brazils-tringulo-mineiro ### 2026-06-22: Brazil pushes gas‑powered trucks and biodiesel for maritime decarbonisation Brazil expands gas‑powered trucks to 0.1% of its heavy fleet and highlights biodiesel’s role in maritime decarbonisation at Rio’s Energy Summit. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-pushes-gaspowered-trucks-and-biodiesel-for-maritime-decarbonisation ### 2026-06-09: Brazil's Minas Gerais launches gas‑based fleet decarbonisation and agro‑waste biometane projects Minas Gerais firms launch CNG truck fleet and a large biomethane program using agro‑waste, aiming to cut transport emissions and boost renewable gas supply. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-minas-gerais-launches-gasbased-fleet-decarbonisation-and-agrowaste-biometane-projects ### 2026-06-06: Campinas region leads São Paulo biometane output amid resident odor complaints Campinas produces 47% of São Paulo’s biometane, about 110,000 m³/day, but nearby residents complain of odor and unregulated gases; authorities say monitoring shows no violations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campinas-region-leads-so-paulo-biometane-output-amid-resident-odor-complaints ### 2026-05-30: Gasmig of Minas Gerais launches Brazil's largest biometane procurement Gasmig, part of Cemig, issued Brazil's largest biometane tender for up to 250,000 m³/day to the Triângulo Mineiro, with a 10‑year contract, supporting federal renewable‑gas targets and regional economic growth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gasmig-of-minas-gerais-launches-biggest-biometane-procurement-for-tringulo-mineiro ### 2026-05-27: Gasmig launches Brazil's largest biometane procurement to boost Minas Gerais renewable energy Gasmig announced Brazil's largest biometane tender, targeting 250,000 m³/day for Minas Gerais, to meet new renewable‑gas mandates and spur regional clean‑energy development. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gasmig-launches-brazils-largest-biometane-procurement-for-minas-gerais --- Cite as: Brazil advances biometane and low-carbon transport. 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