Brazilian Chamber of Deputies discusses the role of biofuels in the production of low-carbon hydrogen.

The Special Committee of the Chamber of Deputies on Energy Transition and Green Hydrogen Production will hold, this Wednesday (February 25th), the seminar “Roadmap – Biofuels: the Shortest Route”, placing at the center of the legislative debate the integration between ethanol, other biofuels and the production of low-carbon hydrogen. The meeting, which will take place in plenary room 8 starting at 2 pm, was proposed by Deputies Arnaldo Jardim (Cidadania-SP) and Bacelar (PV-BA), with the objective of deepening the technical and economic discussion on viable paths for the decarbonization of the Brazilian energy matrix.

Sugarcane, CO₂ and hydrogen: technological integration as a strategic vector

According to the parliamentarians, international studies indicate that the production of biofuels from sugarcane in Brazil can grow by more than 40% without expanding the cultivated area, which reinforces the country's potential as a protagonist in the energy transition. One of the central points of the debate is the possibility of converting the CO₂ released in ethanol production into methanol, using hydrogen generated in the process itself—a strategy that combines carbon capture and industrial value addition.

The hearing seeks to map concrete decarbonization alternatives associated with the use of ethanol and other biofuels, expanding the technical basis for regulatory decisions and public policies. By integrating bioenergy and sustainable hydrogen, Parliament signals the construction of a pragmatic energy agenda, anchored in Brazil's comparative advantages and the need for structural responses to energy scarcity and security.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY TRANSITION AND GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 25/02/2026 - Roadmap - Biofuels: the shortest route:

Topic

Roadmap - Biofuels: the shortest route

Location

Annex II, Plenary 08

Start

25/02/2026 at 2:00 PM

Status

Convened

Information

Topic: "Roadmap - Biofuels: the Shortest Route"

Organized by: Committee on Energy Transition and Green Hydrogen Production of the Chamber of Deputies (CEENERGIA) in partnership with the Biofuels Coalition.

Support: Joint Parliamentary Front for the Green Economy, Parliamentary Front for Ethanol, Joint Parliamentary Front for Biodiesel - FPBio, Parliamentary Front for Agriculture - FPA, and Parliamentary Front for Biogas and Biomethane.

More details about the program HERE