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South-Central region reduces sugar milling and production in June.

Ethanol production continues to grow in the 2026/27 harvest, driven by increased production from corn.

06.08.2026 | 15:26 (UTC -3)

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South-Central region expands sugarcane milling and ethanol production.

Unica points to progress in sugarcane processing and a greater focus on biofuel in the 2026/27 cycle.

29.05.2026 | 17:07 (UTC -3)

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Ethanol generates savings of R$ 2,5 billion and keeps gasoline prices down.

Biofuel remains competitive and reduces impact on the consumer, according to Unica.

14.04.2026 | 15:05 (UTC -3)

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Ethanol production is expected to hit a record high in the 2026/27 harvest.

The bioenergy sector projects an increase of almost 4 billion liters in the Brazilian market.

16.03.2026 | 15:50 (UTC -3)

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Sales of hydrous ethanol totaled 1,60 billion liters in January.

Sales in the Center-South region fell 11,9% in January; anhydrous ethanol advanced almost 10% in the domestic market.

18.02.2026 | 16:59 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane crushing declines in the Center-South region in the 2025/26 harvest.

The accumulated total up to January is 600,4 million tons.

21.01.2026 | 16:15 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane crushing declines 2,36% in the accumulated 2025/26 harvest.

By December 16, 2025, sugarcane crushing had reached 598,19 million tons in the Center-South region, according to Unica.

13.01.2026 | 15:59 (UTC -3)

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South-Central region reduces focus on sugar and prioritizes corn ethanol.

Unica points to a drop in sugarcane quality and a slight increase in the total volume of biofuel produced.

30.10.2025 | 15:54 (UTC -3)

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Ethanol production declines while sugar remains high in the Center-South

In the second half of September, sugarcane crushing totaled 40,85 million tons and ATR fell 1,8%

16.10.2025 | 15:42 (UTC -3)

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Center-South increases ethanol sales in September

With exports on the rise, mills are allocating less sugarcane and increasing ethanol's share in production.

02.10.2025 | 15:42 (UTC -3)

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Brazil could quadruple its use of biofuels by 2035

Commitment made during ministerial meeting in Osaka will have central repercussions on COP30 discussions in Belém

19.09.2025 | 09:45 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane production in the Center-South region grows 10,68% in August

ATR and agricultural productivity record decline, while corn ethanol advances in the harvest year

18.09.2025 | 16:19 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane energy sector celebrates decree on biomethane

Future Fuel Regulation sets decarbonization targets and stimulates circular economy

09.09.2025 | 16:37 (UTC -3)

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Sugar and ethanol production declines in the Center-South

Drop in total production contrasts with advances in biofuel made from corn

29.08.2025 | 17:13 (UTC -3)

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Biofuels sector reinforces the validity of RenovaBio

Entities clarify that inspection rules and targets remain in force

28.08.2025 | 15:33 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane crushing in the Center-South region will fall 8,57% in 2025

In July, the decline was 2,66%; the quality of raw materials also fell.

15.08.2025 | 16:14 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane crushing grows 14,7% in the first half of July

Center-South processes 49,8 million tons, but 2025/26 harvest still accumulates decline and ATR remains low

31.07.2025 | 16:31 (UTC -3)

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Disclosure of defaulters in RenovaBio has support from entities

For the sector, the list ensures fair competition and reinforces the integrity of the biofuels policy.

22.07.2025 | 13:54 (UTC -3)

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Entities defend the sugar-energy sector in response to the US

Brazil highlights leadership in ethanol and commitment to low carbon and development

18.07.2025 | 15:05 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane crushing in the Center-South region falls 12,86% in June

Low productivity and lower ATR content result in a drop in production and sales in the 2025/26 cycle

15.07.2025 | 16:50 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane milling falls 21% in the first half of June

Rains in the Center-South slow down harvest and affect sugar and ethanol production in the 2025/2026 harvest

30.06.2025 | 17:23 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane milling falls 20,24% in the 25/26 harvest

In the first half of May, the decline was 6,09%

29.05.2025 | 15:11 (UTC -3)

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Center-South records the second largest sugarcane harvest in history

The agricultural cycle was marked by a series of agronomic, operational and climatic challenges

14.04.2025 | 16:37 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane crushing falls 17,81% in the first half of March

In the accumulated total for the 2024/25 harvest, milling also registered a drop of 4,94%

27.03.2025 | 14:28 (UTC -3)

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Study proves viability of E30

Results presented at event estimate a reduction of 1,7 million tons of CO₂ emitted

18.03.2025 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

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Corn ethanol production increases 30% this harvest

In the accumulated period up to December, milling reached 611,85 million tons

27.12.2024 | 16:02 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane milling falls 52,81% in the first half of November

In total, the production units in the Center-South processed 16,46 million tons

27.11.2024 | 14:58 (UTC -3)

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Rains disrupt harvest and sugarcane milling drops 21,62%

Cumulative since the beginning of the 2024/2025 harvest, milling reached 566,03 million tons

12.11.2024 | 17:12 (UTC -3)