BIOFUELS
Brazil to test higher biodiesel blend in diesel
Biodiesel made from soybeans wants to make up a larger share of Brazil's biofuel pie. Photo: Alf Ribeiro/Shutterstock
The Brazilian government will launch a testing program in May to raise the share of biodiesel in regular diesel from the current 15% blend to as much as 25%. The initiative is part of a broader biofuel strategy set out in legislation enacted in 2024, with gradual targets extending to 2030.
If the current schedule holds, the tests are expected to be completed by February 2027, potentially clearing the way for an initial increase in the biodiesel blend to…
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