First BioGL import marks advance in Brazil’s energy transition

Brazil has taken a relevant step in its sustainability agenda with the country’s first import of BioGL, or renewable liquefied gas, marking the beginning of a new phase for the fuel’s entry into the domestic market.

The operation also reinforces the role of the port complex as a strategic hub for the energy transition, highlighting the infrastructure’s ability to receive, handle and support new products aligned with global decarbonization demands.

The operation, led by Supergasbras, brought a pilot cargo of about 1,700 tonnes of the product from Europe. The vessel arrived in Rio Grande do Sul on Thursday, April 2, completing an unprecedented and strategic logistics operation aimed at enabling the supply of the renewable fuel at scale in Brazil through a terminal located within the port complex.

BioGL is produced from renewable feedstocks such as vegetable oils and residual fats, and stands out for its energy efficiency and for the fact that it can use the existing LPG infrastructure. Those characteristics make the fuel a viable alternative for companies seeking to cut emissions without requiring major operational adjustments.

The move also underscores the importance of logistics chains prepared to handle new energy products, especially those aligned with global decarbonization targets. In that context, the product’s traceability and sustainability are supported by international certifications, ensuring transparency across the supply chain.

The initiative is part of a broader energy transition strategy focused on expanding the use of renewable sources and reducing the carbon footprint of different sectors of the economy. BioGL is expected to gradually gain ground, especially in industrial and agribusiness segments.

Source: Portos RS

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