Colombia consolidates its path to cleaner mobility: The biofuel sector announced that, at 2030, it will increase its contribution to the reduction of transport sector emissions by 32 %, avoiding five million additional tons of CO₂.
The announcement was made by Carolina Rojas Hayes, executive president of Fedebiocombustibles, at the opening of the V International Biofuel Conference, which brings together more than 400 representatives of the industry, the government and the academy.
The projection responds to the expansion of biofuels towards all modes of transport, including maritime aviation and navigation.
«Every drop of biofuel that Colombians use is helping to reduce emissions, to generate employment and strengthen our national production. It is a sign of how agriculture can be the engine of the energy transition, ”said Rojas Hayes.
Nonetheless, One of the key ads was the goal of producing 15 million maritime biofuel gallons to 2030, which would reduce maritime transport emissions up to 40 %.
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In parallel, the sector works on the first production plant of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), which would enter into operation in 2029 with a capacity of 50 million gallons per year, contributing to reduce between 65 % and 70 % the emissions of the air sector.
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Balance of the biofuel sector and projected growth
According to Fedebiocombustible, the results of the sector show a positive trend:
- Bioethanol: In 2024 396 million liters were sold (+28 % vs. 2023) and is projected to 2025, 117 million liters (+29 % vs. 2024)
- Biodiesel: In 2024 688 thousand tons were sold, with a projection of 716 thousand tons in 2025 (+2 %)
In environmental terms, Between 2021 and 2024, the use of biofuel.
The goal to 2030 is to reduce five million additional tons of CO₂ and reach a decrease of 1,200 tons more of particulate material.
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Social projection: more jobs
The industry currently generates 90,000 direct jobs and 470,000 indirect, With the goal of duplicating this number to 180,000 additional jobs at 2030, thus supporting a fair transition in the regions.
“We have the most important thing: results, knowledge and an agricultural. Now we need joint work between government, industry and society to multiply its impact,” concluded Rojas Hayes.
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