Biodiesel

Biodiesel is a biofuel obtained from the conversion of vegetable oils extracted from oilseeds.

After undergoing purification processes to meet quality specifications, it is intended for use in diesel cycle engines as a partial or total substitute for mineral diesel.
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Certification

ABIOVE HAS DEVELOPED A CERTIFICATION PROCESS THAT GRANTS A QUALITY SEAL TO BIODIESEL.

Named Bio+, the seal attests that the biodiesel produced by certified companies fully complies with strict technical specifications and the quality requirements of the Brazilian Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP). In 2023, it gained a new, even more robust version, thanks to the partnership with the Institute of Automotive Quality (IQA)

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Programs

The biodiesel production chain relies on important government programs to improve its operation

The Social Fuel Seal establishes mechanisms for integrating biodiesel plants with family farming, and RenovaBio recognizes the strategic role of biofuels in the Brazilian energy matrix.

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Biodiesel Plants

Abiove member companies account for approximately 30% of all biodiesel produced in Brazil.

They meet the new requirements of the Brazilian Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP) and most of them comply with 100% of the requirements of Bio+, the seal that attests to the quality of biodiesel.

Learn about Abiove associates and their production capacity.