Brazil is about to experience a historic turnaround: corn-based ethanol will equal sugarcane by 2034 and promises to change the clean energy landscape

A corn ethanol production in Brazil must reach 24,72 billion liters by 2034/35, equaling the current volume of the sugarcane ethanol, as predicted by datagro, presented by Plinio Nastari during the 25th Sugar and Ethanol ConferenceIn 2025. According to the study, the sector is heading towards a structural transformation driven by the advancement of new plants and efficiency gains. Currently, the country has 25 plants in operation, 18 under construction e 19 in design phase, numbers similar to those anticipated by The AgriBiz in the beginning of the month. A capacity installed of corn plants is estimated at 11,14 billion liters with effective production of 10,2 billion liters in the harvest 2025/26. With the entry of new plants by 2026, supply is expected to grow between 3 and 3,5 billion liters, consolidating the projection of 24,7 billion liters in 2034Or this equals the volume to sugarcane ethanol, estimated by datagro em 25,99 billion liters. Furthermore, expansion of plants in ...