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Brazil advances biometane and low-carbon transport

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Brazil expands biometane, hydrogen for low‑carbon advances biometane and low-carbon transport

By late July 2026 Brazil’s heavy‑duty 2026, Brazil's heavy-duty fleet continued its rapid shift to low‑emission low-emission powertrains. Volvo Truck Brazil introduced LNG models and delivered 31 FH B100 flex‑fuel flex-fuel trucks to a 200‑vehicle fleet in Paraná, while Farizon prepared a 3.5‑tonne an electric semi‑light semi-light truck for launch. The Senate’s Economic Affairs Committee approved the National Methane Zero Program, creating a “Certificado Metano Zero” Program to support anaerobic biodigesters and waste‑to‑energy plants. biodigesters. In Minas Gerais, Gasmig opened the country’s largest biometane procurement, seeking up to sought 250,000 m³ day⁻¹ for the Triângulo Mineiro region, of biometane and later awarded a R$1 billion contract to Geomit for a 400‑km pipeline slated contract to start deliveries in 2028. A parallel CNG‑truck decarbonisation programme, backed by Grupo SADA, Logás and Cemig, introduced 21 compressed‑natural‑gas Geomit. At the Fenasucro & Agrocana fair, industry leaders highlighted biometane's potential; Copersucar’s BioRota program currently operates over 70 biometane-powered trucks and a dedicated refuelling network. The Campinas area now produces roughly 110,000 m³ day⁻¹ of biometane, accounting for 47 % transporting sugar to the Port of São Paulo’s output, though residents have raised odor concerns. Edge (Cosan) added Santos, reducing diesel-related emissions by up to 90%. While a 14‑million‑m³‑day LNG regasification terminal 2024 law mandates sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting in Santos and promoted a blended natural‑gas/biomethane approach, while Portugal’s ATMAS pushed for large‑scale biomethane integration. 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 low‑floor 4x2 Millennium bus, a low-floor vehicle powered by CNG/biometane, entered final natural gas or biomethane. Following homologation for São Paulo trials, and the brand, together with Brado Logística, expanded LNG‑truck operations on a 640‑km route, cutting CO₂ emissions by about 25 %. Volkswagen delivered 56 biometane‑powered Constellation trucks to waste‑collector Loga SPTrans, the bus is slated for trials in São Paulo, claiming up Paulo to 90 % CO₂ reduction. Electric pilots support municipal climate goals. Scania also grew: Lundin Mining and AJ Mendes tested 100 % electric haul trucks, introduced its Super diesel engine family, offering improved fuel efficiency, and Yamaha’s logistics arm launched an electric delivery truck pilot in São Paulo, avoiding roughly 900 kg CO₂ received industry recognition in Rio Grande do Sul. Concurrently, Scania expanded its first month. service infrastructure in Argentina to support regional logistics.

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  1. 2026-08-08 20:52 UTC Brazil advances biometane and low-carbon transport
  2. 2026-08-07 01:55 UTC Brazil expands biometane, hydrogen for low‑carbon transport
  3. 2026-07-30 23:12 UTC Brazil expands biometane, hydrogen for low‑carbon transport
  4. 2026-07-30 22:02 UTC Brazil expands biometane, hydrogen for low‑carbon transport
  5. 2026-07-30 08:19 UTC Brazil expands biometane, hydrogen for low‑carbon transport
  6. 2026-07-28 22:33 UTC Brazil accelerates electric and alternative‑fuel trucks

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