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Inaugurated in 1950, RLAM was the first refinery in Brazil. It is currently the second-largest in Brazil, with the highest installed capacity for production of gasoline, diesel and other oil derivatives in the country’s North and Northeast.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

will work together to speed the research, development and approval of new sources of sustainable aviation biofuel in Brazil. The agreement between Boeing and GOL is a significant new step in efforts to advance an aviation biofuel industry in Brazil. Boeing and GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Adding the expertise of Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in the Americas and global leader in the production of biopolymers, Amyris and Michelin will accelerate the industrialization of renewable isoprene. a subsidiary of Amyris, oversees the establishment and expansion of Amyris''s production in Brazil. Amyris Brasil Ltda.,

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

In addition, Amyris announced its purpose-built industrial fermentation facility in Brazil has successfully begun production of Biofene, Amyris’s brand of renewable farnesene. Amyris uses its industrial synthetic biology platform to convert plant sugars into a variety of hydrocarbon molecules. has completed a $42.25

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APRIL 24, 2013

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is bringing its expertise as a developer of biomass processing technology to Brazil. VTT makes use of its experience in the development of biomass processing technology, applying it to the Brazilian sugar cane biomass processing industry.

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MAY 23, 2012

GraalBio, a biotechnology company of the Graal Group, is planning to build a commercial plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol in Brazil. an associative business model as it complements the first-generation ethanol industry, presenting significant synergies to both sides. Source: Chemtex. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 26, 2014

Haldor Topsoe A/S is in the process of establishing a production facility in Brazil. Recently Topsoe leased two buildings in an industrial park located in Joinville, Santa Catarina and work is now ongoing to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and place orders for production equipment. In 2013 more than 3.7 In 2013 more than 3.7

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford unveiled the Ka Concept in conjunction with the opening ceremony of Ford’s Northeast Industrial Complex in Camaçari, Brazil. The Ka Concept is the second vehicle developed by Ford Brazil following the EcoSport compact utility. million vehicles by 2017, Ford said. Ford Ka Concept. Click to enlarge. Ford Ka Concept.

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JULY 16, 2014

a cellulosic sugar producer ( earlier post ), has signed a letter of intent with China-based Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited to develop and to commercialize processes to convert corn stover to industrial sugars for use in the production of chemicals, fuels, and other bio-based products. Edeniq, Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 11, 2012

According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Brazil will need 1,060 new aircraft between 2012 and 2031. With a GDP currently growing above the world average, socioeconomic indicators predict Brazil’s economy to more than double over the next 20 years.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013

After concluding that Iogen had the most advanced technology for building co-located commercial plants at Raízen’s sugar cane ethanol facilities, Raízen committed, in July 2012, an initial investment to a project in Brazil with Iogen through their jointly owned Iogen Energy affiliate. Brazil Cellulosic ethanol'

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MARCH 27, 2022

To ensure that the performance standard is met for certification, an audit is carried out by an independent party, in this case by the independent consultancy DNV Brazil. The sustainability standard is based on twelve environmental, social and governance principles.

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Steel is responsible for around 7% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions every year and is one of the world’s most polluting industries. Government and corporate net-zero commitments are pushing the steel industry to cancel out its emissions by 2050. The steel industry cannot afford to wait for the 2040s to start its transition.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

have formed a strategic alliance that includes the establishment of an equally-owned joint venture for the production of cellulosic liquid fuels and chemicals in Brazil, as well as a US$20-million equity investment in Ensyn Corporation by Fibria. Felda Palm Industries Sdn Bhd, and Investeco Capital Corp. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 14, 2013

UK-based TMO Renewables (TMO) and Usina Santa Maria Ltda have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to build the first commercial production plant in Brazil to convert sugar cane waste (bagasse) to cellulosic bioethanol. This will be followed by the construction of a full-scale industrial plant. 11(6):398-408. 2009.08.005.

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MAY 12, 2014

will open a joint research center to advance a sustainable aviation biofuel industry in Brazil. The research will focus on technologies that address gaps in a supply chain for sustainable aviation biofuel in Brazil, such as feedstock production and processing technologies. Boeing and Embraer S.A.

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

Brazil’s fuels regulator, ANP, has cleared the way for the commercialization in Brazil of Amyris renewable jet fuel in blends of up to 10%. We meet the most rigorous performance requirements in the aviation industry and are now commercializing our product in Brazil as well as around the world.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The companies will work together to support the introduction of sweet sorghum as a source of fermentable sugars at Brazil’s 400 or more ethanol mills. Sweet sorghum is a hardy crop that can extend the ethanol production season by up to 60 days in Brazil. It can be grown on fallow sugarcane land and processed using the same equipment.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

The world has entered the “lithium century” almost without noticing it, but until now this critical industry lacked a central voice. Ltd; AMG Brazil S.A.; The five founding members of ILiA are SQM; Ganfeng Lithium Co., Orocobre Ltd; and Pilbara Minerals, which between them account for well more than half of global lithium production.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

GranBio, a 100% Brazilian industrial biotech company, has begun production at the first commercial-scale plant for second-generation (cellulosic) ethanol in the Southern Hemisphere. This marks the first time lignin is being used to this purpose in Brazil in the sugar-based alcohol industry. Brazil Cellulosic ethanol'

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

FNM recently entered into a contract of technical and industrial cooperation with Agrale , the only 100% Brazilian vehicle manufacturer. FNM opened its EV factory inside Agrale’s manufacturing facility in Caxias do Sul city in southeast Brazil. Agrale has been on the Brazilian and international market for nearly 60 years.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Breaking with its past support of EPA’s RFS implementation decisions, the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) is formally opposing EPA’s proposal—due to be released in about two weeks—to reduce RFS volume targets for 2014, 2015, 2016 ( earlier post ). UNICA had earlier submitted comments opposing the proposed changes.

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JANUARY 15, 2015

Boeing and Embraer have opened a joint sustainable aviation biofuel research center in a collaborative effort to further establish the aviation biofuel industry in Brazil. Boeing’s biofuel collaboration with Embraer is led by Boeing Research & Technology-Brazil (BR&T-Brazil), one of Boeing’s six international advanced research centers.

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

The anticipated partnership was announced during the first commercial flight with a renewable jet fuel in Brazil by the airline earlier today. We are committed to working with the aviation industry to bring cleaner skies, starting in Brazil in 2014. Aviation Bio-hydrocarbons Biotech Brazil Fuels'

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APRIL 7, 2022

Veolia has been a major supplier to the pulp and paper industry since the 1960s for HPD black liquor evaporation systems. Since then, Veolia has more than 450 installations worldwide for mills in Brazil, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, South Africa and several European countries.

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JANUARY 6, 2015

Although Gen Y buyers are not yet very active in the new car market, global market research firm GfK suggests their preferences will be critical for the future of the connected car industry. The appetite for car-sharing is even higher in the developing markets of Brazil, Russia and China. appeal most to certain age groups.

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AUGUST 13, 2013

The other two vessels, of VARD 3 16 design, will be delivered from Vard Promar in Brazil, in 4Q 2016 and 2Q 2017 respectively. Two of the PLSVs will have a 300-ton laying tension capacity and will be fabricated in Brazil with a high national content. The new designs have been developed in close cooperation with DOF and Technip.

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APRIL 28, 2023

We look forward to becoming partners with Glencore, and their broad industrial experience within metals and mining, to further develop Alunorte.

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JUNE 25, 2015

GM OnStar will launch its Emergency, Security, Navigation, Diagnostics and Connectivity services in Brazil on the Chevrolet Cruze later this year. In Brazil, OnStar services will be customized according to the market’s preferences. OnStar services include: Security - Helps recover stolen vehicles.

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JULY 9, 2015

Among the report’s conclusions: Industry, government and academia in Japan need to collaborate to promote the introduction of sustainable aviation biofuel to support Japan's energy security and reduce aviation’s greenhouse gas emissions. Commencement of fuel supplies in FY 2020.

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MARCH 16, 2015

signed a multi-year collaboration agreement to develop and produce sweet sorghum on an industrial scale. Raízen has conducted field and industrial evaluations of Ceres’ sweet sorghum hybrids since 2011. Sweet sorghum can extend the ethanol production season by up to 60 days in Brazil. Brazil Ethanol'

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APRIL 7, 2016

US-based Summit Agricultural Group recently broke ground on the first large-scale corn ethanol production facility in Brazil. The production facility is being built in Lucas do Rio Verde in Mato Grosso, an agricultural state in west central Brazil and the country’s largest producer of corn and soybeans.

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OCTOBER 5, 2017

The latest demonstration of the viability of deepwater projects, even in the post-2014 oil industry era, comes from none other than Brazil. Some Big Oil majors are already in Brazil, including Statoil, Shell, and Total. Brazil’s latest bidding round was a guaranteed success, whatever the expectations of the NPA.

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The plant will be built at the Kenfig Industrial Estate Port Talbot in Wales. OXIS has signed a 15-year lease with United UK Real Estate Investment Industrial Holdings Limited to develop the plant. OXIS is currently working on the design of the Brazilian Plant with NORDIKA Pharmaceutical of Brazil.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Aside from replacing grey hydrogen in industrial processes, green hydrogen will also have a multiplier effect when used in the production of renewable fuels that will replace traditional fossil fuels. Implementing this project will save six million tons of CO 2 emissions per year. Twenty percent of all projects worldwide are located in Spain.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The EU and Brazil signed an agreement to develop 5G, the next generation of communication networks. 5G will be the backbone of the EU Digital Single Market, industries of the future, modern public services and innovative applications such as connected cars, smart homes or mobile health services.

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APRIL 24, 2017

Regulators and industry leaders must partner to develop certification pathways specific to these types of aircraft, including airworthiness standards for Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL), electric propulsion, fly-by-wire systems, software and sense-and-avoid systems. Voom is currently conducting a beta program in São Paulo, Brazil.

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