Jet biofuels in Brazil: Sustainability challenges

Marcia A.F.D. Moraes, Andre M. Nassar, Paula Moura, Rodrigo L.V. Leal and L.A.B. Cortez

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2014, vol. 40, issue C, 716-726

Abstract: Sustainability is a fundamental topic to be addressed in the establishment of a market for jet biofuels in Brazil. The objective of this paper is to enhance the discussion on sustainability of biofuels, and to discuss the main gaps to meet the requirements of sustainability for four groups of feedstock: sugars and starch, oil, lignocelluloses, and wastes. Some general common conclusions can be made for all the analyzed feedstock. In the social sphere, the main positive impacts are the high potential for job creation, income generation and regional development. Regarding the gaps for compliance with sustainability requirements, the following aspects were common to all groups of feedstock: great number of laws and rules; different interpretations and lack of knowledge on how to apply some laws; certain labor laws not adapted to the rural context. The main potential positive impact generated by compliance with requirements is greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions compared to fossil fuels.

Keywords: Aviation biofuels; Roadmap; Sustainability; Biofuel feedstock (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2014.07.210

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