Analyzing the Brazilian Biofuel Industry

Publication Date	January 2008
Publisher	Aruvian Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	150
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	ARU02126

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Summary

Although biofuels are mainly used to replace or supplement the traditional petroleum-based transportation fuels, they can also be deployed to generate heat and electricity. Being an alternative to fossils, biofuels can be applied to existing vehicles with little or no engine modification. Although they release CO2 when burned in internal combustion engines, they differ from fossil fuels partly because their use reduces the net emission of carbon dioxide and other gases associated with global climate change and partly because they are biodegradable.

Biofuels have had a long history of use in the transport sector. This began in the 1970s and early 1980s when a substantial increase in biofuels production and use in many countries resulted from high oil prices. But biofuels became less competitive vis--vis fossil fuels after the collapse of oil prices in the mid-1980s, and global interest in biofuels for transport waned considerably in the 1990s and the first years of the 21st century.

The recent sustained increase in international oil prices has once again highlighted the potential for biofuels to contribute to transport fuel demand, particularly in countries that import the bulk of fossil fuel supplies. Global concerns about the effects of fossil fuel use on the environment, as well as recognition of the benefits of energy supply diversification also support increasing biofuels production and use.

As international oil prices soar, Brazil has been put at the forefront of a "biofuels" movement in which many countries view sugar cane, corn, soybeans, beets, cornstalks and native grasses as cleaner, money-saving substitutes for oil produced in politically unstable countries. Ethanol is higher in power-producing octane than most gasoline and can reduce tailpipe emissions of carbon monoxide and harmful particulates.

About a third of the fuel Brazilians use in their vehicles is ethanol, known in Brazil as alcohol. That compares with three percent in the United States. All gasoline sold in Brazil contains at least 26% ethanol, but motorists driving flexible-fuel cars have the option of filling up with pure ethanol, or E100, which currently is selling for about half the price of the blend.

The trend in Brazil has far-reaching implications for environmental policy, trade and economic development in poor countries that may have a bright future producing crops that can be easily turned into fuels.

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There is a lot happening in the field of biofuels in Brazil, and to capture these, Aruvian Research brings you the complete guide to the Brazilian Biofuels Industry - Analyzing the Brazilian Biofuels Industry.

The report begins with an analysis of the basic know-hows one needs to be familiar with before starting on the fascinating journey of discovering the biofuels industry in Brazil. The economics of biofuels, issues facing the industry, regulatory barriers as well as incentives, technologies involved, major types of biofuels, and many other topics are discussed in depth at the starting of the report.

Divided into nine sections, Aruvian's report then moves on to Section two, which is dedicated to a thorough analysis of the Brazilian Biofuels Industry. Information and research included in this section ranges from the optimism presiding over biofuels in Brazil, an overview of the industry, issues the industry is dealing with, questions about price sustainability, risks involved in biofuel investment, and much more.

The huge support the biofuel industry receives from the Brazilian government in form of incentives, tax exemptions, etc., and factors contributing to the success of the biofuel industry in the country are also focused upon in section 2. The debate going on at the moment over whether or not the biofuel industry is actually contributing to ecological catastrophes also finds its way in to the section.

Moving ahead, Section 3 is completely dedicated to analyzing the Brazilian ethanol/bioethanol industry, while Section 4 analyzes the Brazilian Biodiesel Industry. These two sections cover information pertaining to the history of the markets, the various regulations governing these markets, production statistics, industry potential, infrastructure requirements and present infrastructure, end use technologies, market structure, the various requirements for production of ethanol and biodiesel, area availability, analysis of the by-products markets, and so much more. Role of government institution and the private sector in both the ethanol and biodiesel markets are looked upon briefly as well.

Of particular interest, is the analysis of the various types of vegetable oils used in the production of biodiesels and their potential and yield.

Section 5 looks at the potential of the Brazilian biofuel industry to meet the sustainability goals of the country. This section looks at security of food and energy, the environmental impact of biofuels, the impact of the industry of the country's foreign exchange balance, etc.

Case studies from the Brazilian biofuel industry makes up Section 6, while the 2007 US-Brazil cooperation agreement on biofuels is analyzed in Section 7. Of interest in this section is the analysis of the impact of the Memorandum of Understanding between Brazil and the United States on the entire Latin American region.

Analysis of the major industry players such as Copersucar, COSAN, Petrobras, and others conclude this research report.

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Content

Executive Summary
Section 1: Understanding Biofuels
A. What are Biofuels?
- A.1 History of Biofuels
- A.2 Major Biofuels
- A.3 Uses of Biofuels
- A.4 What are Direct Biofuels?
- A.5 Looking at Biobutanol
- A.6 Looking at Ethanol & Biodiesel
- A.6.1 Ethanol
- A.6.2 Biodiesel
- A.7 Pros & Cons of Biofuels
- A.8 Future of Biofuels
B. Economics of Biofuels
- B.1 Feedstock Costs
- B.2 Processing Costs
- B.3 Cost of Sales & Use
- B.4 Overall Cost
- B.5 Retail Cost & Tax Incentives
C. Impact of Biofuels
- C.1 Policy Impact on Biofuels
- C.1 Environmental & Economic Impact of Biofuels
- C.1 Impact on Engines
- C.1 Impact on Rural Development
D. Metamorphosis of the Energy Industry & Biofuels
Section 2: The Brazilian Biofuels Industry
A. Analyzing the Brazilian Biofuels Industry
- A.1 Overview
- A.2 Early Benefits of the Brazilian Biofuel Industry
- A.3 Optimism over Biofuels in Brazil
- A.4 Challenges Facing the Industry
- A.5 Barriers in the Export Market
- A.6 Dealing with Price Sustainability
- A.7 Investment Risk
- A.8 Major Challenge: Food versus Fuel Debate
- A.9 A Booming Market
- A.10 Future Perspective for the Brazilian Biofuels Market
B. Government Support for Brazil's Biofuels Industry
- B.1 Why the Government is Supporting Biofuels?
- B.1.1 Dealing with Oil Import Dependence & Energy Security
- B.1.2 Increasing Employment
- B.1.3 Improving the Local Air Quality
- B.2 Factors Determining the Success of the Brazilian Biofuels Industry
- B.2.1 Synergies with the Sugar Market
- B.2.2 Synergies with Electricity & Heat Production
- B.2.3 Institutional Support
- B.2.4 Geographical Factors
C. Is the Biofuel Industry Contributing to an Ecological Disaster?
Section 3: Analyzing the Brazilian Bioethanol Market
A. Introduction
- A.1 History of the Brazilian Bioethanol Industry
- A.2 A Look at the National Program of Alcohol - PROALCOOL
- A.2.1 Initial Phase
- A.2.2 Affirmation Phase
- A.2.3 Stagnation Phase
- A.2.4 Re-definition Phase
- A.3 Understanding the Ethanol Fuel
- A.4 Analysis of the Industry Potential
- A.5 Growing Need for Infrastructure to Meet Ethanol Potential
- A.6 Regulatory Framework for the Bioethanol Market in Brazil
B. Analyzing the Present Market
- B.1 Production of Bioethanol & End Use Technology
- B.2 Structure of the Processing Sector
- B.3 Cost Analysis
- B.4 Ethanol Infrastructure of the Country
C. Requirements for the Production of Ethanol
- C.1 Plants
- C.2 Input Requirement, Production Technology, Resources & Climatic Conditions
- C.3 Structure & Size of Farms
- C.4 Gross Margins of Farm Enterprises & Financial Feasibility
- C.5 Area Availability for Energy Crops
D. Analyzing the Ethanol By-Products Market
- D.1 Relevant By-Products
- D.2 By-Product Markets & Price Analysis
- D.3 By-Products & Fuels
E. Analyzing the Significant Markets
- E.1 Significant Fuel Markets for Fossil & Ethanol
- E.2 Meeting Internal & External Targets
- E.3 Status & Role of WTO Agreements
F. Major Players in the Market
- F.1 Government Institutions & State-owned Companies
- F.2 Role of the Private Sector
Section 4: Analyzing the Brazilian Biodiesel Market
A. I. Introduction
- A.1 Overview
- A.2 Role of Vegetable Oils in the Market
- A.2.1 Overview
- A.2.2 Production from Native Crops - Wild Groves
B. Analyzing the Present Market
- B.1 Production of Biodiesel & End Use Technology
- B.2 Structure of the Processing Sector
- B.3 Cost Analysis
- B.4 Biodiesel Infrastructure of the Country
C. Analyzing the Production Potential of Vegetable Oils
- C.1 Overview
- C.2 Production from Soybean (Glycine Max)
- C.2.1 Overview
- C.2.2 Size & Structure of Soybean Farms
- C.2.3 Area Availability
- C.2.4 Economics of Soybean & Its By-Products
- C.2.5 Biodiesel Potential of Soybean
- C.3 Production from Castor Plant
- C.3.1 Overview
- C.3.2 Size & Structure of Castor Plants Farms
- C.3.3 Area Availability
- C.3.4 Biodiesel Potential of Castor Plant
- C.3.5 Present Market Scenario
- C.3.6 Products & By-Products from Castor Oil Extraction
- C.4 Production from Palm Tree
- C.4.1 Overview
- C.4.2 Size & Structure of Palm Tree Farms
- C.4.3 Area Availability
- C.4.4 Biodiesel Potential of Palm Tree
- C.4.5 Present Market Scenario
- C.5 Production from Sunflower Oil
- C.5.1 Overview
- C.5.2 Planted Area & Production
- C.5.3 Energy Balance for the Production of Biodiesel from Sunflower
D. Production of Biodiesel in Brazil
- D.1 Defining Biodiesel
- D.2 Current Market Scenario
- D.3 Processes Involved
- D.4 Specification for Biodiesel B100
- D.5 Technologies Involved & Productivity
- D.6 Analysis of the Biodiesel Production Chain
- D.7 Importance of Industrial Plants
- D.8 Economical Feasibility of Biodiesel Production
- D.9 Regulatory Framework Governing Biodiesel Production
E. Brazil's Biodiesel Production Potential
- E.1 Overview
- E.2 Potential & Limitations of Soybiodiesel
- E.3 Potential & Limitations of Castor Biodiesel
- E.4 Potential & Limitations of Palm Biodiesel
- F. Major Players in the Market
- F.1 Government Institutions
- F.2 Role of the Private Sector
Section 5: Analyzing the Potential of Brazil's Biofuel Industry in Meeting Sustainability Objectives
A. Looking at Securing Food and Energy Provision
- A.1 Collaboration between Food & Energy Crops & Issues
- A.1.1 Overview
- A.1.2 Case in Point: Sugarcane
- A.1.3 Case in Point: Vegetable Oil Crops
- A.2 Energy & Carbon Balances
- A.2.1 Case in Point: Ethanol
- A.2.2 Case in Point: Biodiesel
- A.3 Impact of Biofuels on Biodiversity, Water, Soil, & Other Natural Resources
- A.4 Impact on Employment
- A.5 Impact on the Country's Foreign Exchange Balance
- A.6 Socio-Economic Issues
- A.7 Economical Analysis - Determining Profitability
- A.8 Determining Best Technological Option for Meeting Sustainability Objectives
Section 6: Case Studies from inside Brazil's Biofuel Industry
- A. Exploiting the Potential for Blended/Pure Biofuels
- B. Utilizing Biomass for Transport & for Power Plants
- C. Effect of the Brazilian Biofuel Industry on International Trade
- D. Investment in Brazil's Biofuel Industry
Section 7: Analyzing US-Brazil Cooperation on Biofuels
- A. Memorandum of Understanding between United States & Brazil on Biofuels
- A.1 Introduction
- A.2 Role of Ethanol and Gasoline in the US & Brazil
- A.3 Analysis of the Memorandum
- B. Policy Reflections
- B.1 Import Tariffs & Duties
- B.2 Role of the Energy Bill & the Farm Bill
- B.3 Food versus Fuel
- B.4 Environmental Issues
- B.5 Labor Issues
- C. Impact of the MoU on the Latin American Region
- D. Outlook for the US-Brazil Cooperation on Biofuels
Section 8: Analyzing the Major Industry Players
- A. Copersucar
- B. COSAN
- C. Petrobras
- D. Sao Martinho S.A
- E. Crystalsev
- F. ARALCO
Section 9: Conclusion
- A. Appendix
- B. Glossary of Terms

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