Biomass production and aviation biofuels: regional perspectives in Brazil
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17058/1n73z037Abstract
Faced with the challenges of decarbonization, a series of international agreements have sought to mitigate the problem, focusing on the most critical areas. In the transport sector, where there are high levels of CO2 emissions, Brazil has developed policies and instruments aimed at producing sustainable fuels, from biomass. The legislation under discussion in the country seeks to expand the production of sustainable fuels for current segments and start production in new segments, such as aviation, from 2027, to meet the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Considering the Brazilian experience of producing vehicle biofuel from sugarcane biomass, this raw material has been identified as a viable route to produce aviation biokerosene in the country. With a preliminary estimate of the need for biokerosene production in Brazil, this article aims to identify locations in Brazilian regions with the potential to meet future demands for sustainable biofuels for aviation, using sugarcane bagasse. From the construction of the Locational Quotient (QL) specialization indicator for biomass production in each state of Brazil, a concentration was identified in the Northeast region of the country, especially in the states of Paraíba, Alagoas and Pernambuco. These results also indicate the state of São Paulo as the location with the greatest productive potential, followed by Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. Therefore, it is possible to identify a trend towards concentration of biokerosene production in these states with pre-established capacities, providing an indication important for government planning of future demands in the transport sector.
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