Analysis of Biodiesel Production Worldwide: The Solutions and Consequences Related to Its Addition to Diesel

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">The goal of this research is to better understand the methodologies for manufacturing biodiesel worldwide and the main raw materials used in its production. We aim to compare the solutions established by relevant countries with those used in Brazil, identifying their advantages and disadvantages. Our primary areas of interest include the United States, Indonesia, and Europe, where we will analyze the solutions and, whenever possible, understand the commercial and political interests involved. We will highlight aspects related to sustainability in the production, transportation, and use of biodiesel. The methodology is based on research from recent publications and news, organized into graphs to facilitate analysis and comparison. Next, we will also examine the consequences of the solutions adopted in Brazil, envisioning future scenarios and recommended paths. In the short term, biodiesel is expected to be replaced by renewable diesel (also known as green diesel in some regions, including Brazil), which can also be produced from biomass. Ethanol is likely to be a global solution in the short to medium term, with hydrogen expected to take the lead in providing renewable energy. In the long term, around 2050, the use of fossil fuels for power generation should be significantly reduced, and technologies for energy storage, along with clean, renewable, and sustainable energy sources, should prevail.</div></div>