Energy

CZ Energy harnesses our in-depth knowledge of the Brazilian sugarcane industry to deliver sustainable change and commercial advantage. Placed in global green leader Brazil’s unique energy market, we are able to facilitate trade in ethanol and electricity, which are both by-products of sugarcane.

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Energy in numbers

Brazil produced 35 billion
litres of ethanol in 2019

Brazil’s CO2 emissions are
54% lower than the global average

Brazilian Energy production statistics

Energy products

Ethanol

Ethanol is produced from sugarcane and as such classifies as a biofuel. Ethanol can power cars with up to 100% less harmful emissions, which at a time when we are working on solutions for a healthier planet is hugely advantageous.

Electricity

We rely on electricity for almost everything we do in modern society. Green energy sources are rapidly replacing fossil fuels, and in Brazil there is a growing market for electricity created as a by-product of sugar and ethanol. Using bagasse, which is created by cane crushing, electricity can be created in a way that promotes a circular economy.

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The Energy Series: The Brazilian Ethanol Market

Brazil is the second-largest producer of ethanol, after the USA, with an output of 35 billion litres in 2019. Whereas the USA’s ethanol market is reliant on corn production, the Brazilian [...]