Brazil’s first biomethane pipeline comes into operation
Brazil’s first biomethane gas pipeline has started operating. The project is a partnership between GasBrasiliano and Usina Cocal.
GasBrasiliano was responsible for the construction of the first biomethane gas pipeline in Brazil. The Cocal Plant produces the gas.
The fuel of renewable origin is generated from noble residues of sugarcane, such as vinasse, straw, and filter cake.
Operations started at the end of January.
This product serves as a sustainable alternative to diesel and CNG in vehicles.
It is also possible to substitute liquefied petroleum and natural gas in residences and industries.
R$180 million (US$35 million) was invested in executing the project.
Of this amount, R$150 million went to construct the biomethane production plant.
The rest, R$30 million, is for the interconnection between the supply source, the Cocal Plant, in Narandiba (SP), and the industrial consumer market, in Presidente Prudente (SP).
“Biomethane is a green gas, which represents another contribution, besides ethanol, in favor of the environment,” said Paulo Zanetti, CEO of Cocal Plant.
“We have obtained all the authorizations for commercialization of this clean energy source, and now we have begun, together with GasBrasiliano, to supply the Presidente Prudente region via an isolated pipeline network.”
With information from Revista Oeste
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