Brazil Ethanol Can Replace 10% World Gasoline In 20 Yrs

If the right investments are made, Brazil could replace 10% of the world’s gasoline with its bio-friendly cane-based ethanol in 20 years’ time, according to a study conducted by a university in Sao Paulo at the request of the country’s Ministry of Science and Technology.

If such investments occur, Brazil could be able to boost its ethanol exports to 200 billion liters by 2025 from roughly 3.4 billion liters in 2006, the study said. However, the country’s planted area for sugarcane – currently at 5.4 million hectares for sugar and ethanol output – will need to expand to a hefty 30 million hectares.

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