Tan, Lin. “New Brazil Biodiesel Mandate Will Consume More Soybeans Domestically.” DTN Progressive Farmer, DTN Progressive Farmer, 27 Nov. 2018, www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2018/11/27/new-brazil-biodiesel-mandate-will.
In Brazil trucks will be forced to run on 11% biodiesel because of a mandatory biodiesel policy imposed by the government. The policy will increase biodiesel consumption in Brazil by 188 million gallons a year. This country produces 1.5 billion gallons of biodiesel a year. Brazil is also testing out a B100 fuel which is 100% biodiesel. Brazil crushed 1.4 billion bushels of soybeans in 2017, but crushed upwards of 1.7 billion in 2018. The increase in soybean production for biodiesel will help stimulate the Brazilian economy.
This article shows that if Brazil is able to start the switch to renewable energy sources such as biodiesel so can the rest of the world. The development of biodiesels has had many beneficial effects for Brazil. They are now a leader in soybean production and run their trucks on 11% biodiesel blends. The Brazilian government is pushing its country towards energy independence. At the same time helping to fight global climate change.
I think that this biodiesel is not only a huge step for Brazil, but also a huge step for other countries to follow Brazil. Even though 11% is not that much, I feel that even this little amount could have an affect. Do you think other countries will implement policies like this?
Yes, I think that as more people see climate change as a pressing issues governments will be forced to switch to renewable energy sources such as biodiesals.