Coalition for Biofuels launched in Brasilia

The Coalition for Biofuels was launched this Wednesday (February 4th) in the Chamber of Deputies in Brasília. This initiative brings together political leaders, representative entities, and institutions linked to the energy and agro-industrial sectors, with the goal of strengthening the energy transition agenda, monitoring the regulation of the Future Fuel Law, and consolidating Brazil as a global leader in renewable energy production.

The ceremony marked the creation of a new institutional space focused on developing public policies that expand the use of renewable fuels in the national energy matrix, promoting sustainability, energy security, job creation, and economic growth.

“Biofuels are part of the solution for Brazil and the world. We have installed capacity, technology, sustainable production, and a supply chain that generates jobs, income, and reduces emissions. The Coalition is of paramount importance as a strategic instrument for the country's future because it was created to give unity and strength to this debate, with responsibility and a long-term vision,” he stated. Jerome Goergen (in the photo), President of Aprobio, present at the event.

The Coalition is initially formed by four parliamentary fronts: the Parliamentary Front for Agriculture (FPA), the Parliamentary Front for Biodiesel (FPBio), the Parliamentary Front for Ethanol (FPEtanol), and the Mixed Parliamentary Front for the Green Economy, which expands the leading role of the National Congress in building policies for the sector.

During the launch, federal deputy Arnaldo Jardim, president of the Energy Transition Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, officially assumed the general coordination of the Coordinating Coalition. The Deliberative Council will be formed by deputies Alceu Moreira, president of FPBio, Zé Vitor, president of FPEtanol, and Pedro Lupion, president of FPA.

Energy transition with biofuels as a state policy.

The Coalition was created with the purpose of strengthening the recognition of biofuels as a state policy, integrating energy, industry, agriculture, and the environment. Among the points advocated are the encouragement of national production, the promotion of the circular economy, the use of waste in clean energy generation, and the adoption of technical criteria such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which measures the complete environmental impact of fuels.

The initiative also advocates for structured planning for the gradual replacement of fossil fuels, with clear targets and financing mechanisms, including the creation of a National Fund for Energy Transition.

Sector highlights economic and social impacts.

In addition to the environmental impact, participants emphasized the social and economic benefits promoted by biofuels. Biodiesel, for example, directly contributes to job creation, reduced imports, and the strengthening of family farming.

“Brazil can lead the low-carbon economy. We have one of the cleanest energy matrices on the planet and real conditions to advance with global leadership. Biofuel is not just talk: it's production, technology, and a concrete opportunity for the country,” reinforced Jerônimo Goergen.

The Coalition intends to work with the Executive and Legislative branches in formulating proposals, goals, and instruments that accelerate Brazil's energy transition, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and international competitiveness.