{"id":60044,"date":"2026-03-03T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=60044"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:46:50","slug":"brazil-projects-transportation-matrix-to-be-85-renewable-by-2055","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/brazil-projects-transportation-matrix-to-be-85-renewable-by-2055\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazil Projects Transportation Matrix to Be 85% Renewable by 2055"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A study<\/a><\/strong> by Brazil<\/strong>‘s Ministry of Mines and Energy <\/strong>(MME) in conjunction with the Energy Research Office<\/strong> (EPE) reveals that the energy matrix of the country’s transportation sector could reach up to 85% renewable sources by 2055<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The projection, included in the National Energy Plan<\/strong> (PNE 2055), is supported by a combination of conventional and advanced biofuels, vehicle electrification, and emerging energy alternatives<\/strong>, consolidating the transition toward more sustainable transportation less dependent on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, conventional biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel represent approximately 23% of the transportation sector’s energy demand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By 2055<\/strong>, this proportion is expected to increase to 43%<\/strong>, while advanced biofuels, including green diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), could cover up to 22% of demand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transportation electrification, meanwhile, would contribute around 13%<\/strong>, primarily in light vehicles and urban transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might also be interested in | ANAC Studies Creating Specific Pilot Category for “Flying Cars” and Opens Public Consultation in Brazil<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Decennial Energy Expansion Plan<\/strong> (PDE 2035) details that by 2035, 22%<\/strong> of licensed light and semi-light trucks are projected to be hybrid or electric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For medium trucks, the estimated proportion is 17%<\/strong>, while for semi-heavy and heavy trucks it would barely reach 1.4%, due to technological and infrastructure limitations<\/strong> for high-tonnage vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For electric buses, the PDE 2035<\/strong> estimates a total of 7,600 units in circulation by that year<\/strong>, representing 28%<\/strong> of segment sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The document also notes that the increasing electrification of the vehicle fleet will boost demand for strategic minerals, essential for batteries and electrical systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ethanol consumption is projected at 46.2 billion liters by 2035<\/strong>, compared to 35.2 billion liters in 2025, driven by the Future Fuel Law<\/strong> and the RenovaBio<\/strong> policy, which seek to increase the biofuel’s competitiveness against gasoline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biodiesel should reach a demand of 12.4 billion liters in 2035<\/strong>, surpassing the 9.1 billion liters of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding SAF<\/strong>, demand could fluctuate between 2.5 and 7 billion liters<\/strong>, depending on the carbon intensity standards adopted\u2014figures that reflect the growing role of biofuels as a strategic component for transportation decarbonization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PDE 2035<\/strong> warns that the increased use of biofuels requires greater availability of raw materials, which drives the diversification of crops and energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2025, the National Energy Policy Council<\/strong> (CNPE) created a working group to explore alternatives that include family farmers in biofuel production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The plan identifies opportunities in non-traditional crops for ethanol, such as wheat <\/strong>and sorghum<\/strong>, in addition to the expansion of corn in existing production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For biodiesel and advanced biofuels, the incorporation of palm oil, maca\u00faba, corn, babassu, and the use of residual biomass and urban solid waste<\/strong> to produce biomethane are being studied, expanding the sector’s sustainable supply base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The projections reflect that the combination of biofuels, electrification, and alternative gases will be key to achieving transportation decarbonization goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gradual adoption of clean technologies will not only reduce carbon emissions but also foster industrial innovation, energy security, and the inclusion of small agricultural producers in the transportation sector value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The study<\/a> <\/strong>concludes that the sustainability of Brazil’s transportation matrix will depend on integrated infrastructure plans, environmental regulation, and support for technological research, positioning Brazil as a regional benchmark in energy transition applied to mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is worth noting that in the process of developing the plan toward 2055, an agenda was initiated to structure an integrated model with strategic recommendations, and a public consultation on the PNE 2055 synthesis report was opened from February 12 to March 14, 2026<\/strong>, which can be accessed here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than ambitious announcements, 2026 will be a year for measuring results. Electric and low-emission mobility will no longer be evaluated by the number of pilot projects but will be judged by its ability to operate at scale, reduce real emissions, and improve the quality of urban life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Latin America, the challenge will be to capitalize on its experience in electric public transportation, close infrastructure gaps, and build stable policies<\/strong> that allow the transition to be not only green but also inclusive and economically viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the 2026 Tour<\/strong>, Latam Mobility<\/strong> reaffirms its commitment to building a regional agenda that connects vision, public policy, innovation, and the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through its stops in Monterrey<\/a><\/strong> and Mexico City<\/a><\/strong>, Brazil<\/a><\/strong>, Colombia<\/a><\/strong>, and Chile<\/a><\/strong>, the platform will continue to promote a collaborative approach to accelerate the transition to cleaner, more efficient, and more inclusive transportation systems<\/strong>, positioning Latin America as a relevant player in sustainable mobility at the global level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be part of the movement that is accelerating Latin America\u2019s energy and urban transformation. If you would like to learn more about how to participate and positioning options, click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A study by Brazil‘s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in conjunction with the Energy Research Office (EPE) reveals that the energy matrix of the country’s transportation sector could reach up to 85% renewable sources by 2055. 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