Main production chains for the development of agroenergy in Northern Brazil: limitations and perspective

Abstract

   Research focused on bioenergy has been intensified in an attempt to meet the targets which were defined through the Kyoto Protocol (1997). Representing one of the branches of bioenergy are biofuels and among the links in the biofuel production chains, the agricultural link stands out for being the main component of the formulation of the final fuel price, thus there is a need to seek raw materials that collaborate to reduce prices, in addition to enabling the decentralization of production. The northern region of the country specifically, holds a wide variety of species which present themselves as viable options for reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Thus, studies aimed at the study of these chains and, especially, these links, are necessary in order to verify limiting factors as well as potential factors. Therefore, the objective was to elaborate a bibliographic review on the biodiesel and ethanol production chain, both focused on the limiting factors, potentials and perspectives for the development of agroenergy in the North region. It is concluded that the perspectives are positive for the development of agroenergy in the North region, through the verified cultures. However, factors contribute to the limitation of bottlenecks that demand technological development, planning and government incentives, in order to expand a biofuels production chain in the North region.