In 2003, the Brazilian government created the Biodiesel Program. This Program was designed to pro... more In 2003, the Brazilian government created the Biodiesel Program. This Program was designed to provide incentives for the production of biofuels from vegetal oil, such as palm oil, soy oil, and castor oil amongst other oil seeds available in Brazil. Through mandatory targets, the objective of the Program was to achieve the substitution of conventional diesel by 2 % by the end of 2007, and by 2013 it should be expected that all diesel consumed in the country will hold a content of 5% biodiesel. The Biodiesel Program addresses its actions in four main targets: (1) reduce the diesel imports of from other countries; (2) promote the production of biodiesel in different regions of the country by using a diverse range of raw materials, (3) feed the market with competitive prices and (4) promote social inclusion of agriculture labor force and enhance environmental sustainability. These aspects were considered an innovation in public policy. Through this Program there are special arrangements...
In 2003, the Brazilian government created the Biodiesel Program. This Program was designed to pro... more In 2003, the Brazilian government created the Biodiesel Program. This Program was designed to provide incentives for the production of biofuels from vegetal oil, such as palm oil, soy oil, and castor oil amongst other oil seeds available in Brazil. Through mandatory targets, the objective of the Program was to achieve the substitution of conventional diesel by 2 % by the end of 2007, and by 2013 it should be expected that all diesel consumed in the country will hold a content of 5% biodiesel. The Biodiesel Program addresses its actions in four main targets: (1) reduce the diesel imports of from other countries; (2) promote the production of biodiesel in different regions of the country by using a diverse range of raw materials, (3) feed the market with competitive prices and (4) promote social inclusion of agriculture labor force and enhance environmental sustainability. These aspects were considered an innovation in public policy. Through this Program there are special arrangements...
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