Biofuels for Decarbonization of Land Transport – Event Outcomes
Biofuels for Decarbonization of Land Transport: Event Outcomes
8–10 September 2026 | São Paulo State, Brazil
Hosted by SAE BRASIL and the Society of Bioenergy
In 2026 Task 39 brought together 62 experts from industry, government, academia, research institutions and international organizations to identify the principal barriers to scaling sustainable biofuels in land transport and develop practical, internationally relevant solutions. The process combined a stakeholder questionnaire, preparatory consultations, an open symposium and focused discussions.
Contribution to the COP30 Presidency Roadmap
Link: https://task39.ieabioenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2026/06/26_0330_IEA-BIO_T39_Contribution-to-COP30-Presidency-Roadmaps-GMS-300326.pdf
Consolidated Barriers and Solutions – policy, emissions accounting, finance, infrastructure, public legitimacy, international coordination and certification.
Link: International Consultation Outputs – Barriers and Solutions for Decarbonization of Land Transportation
Link: INDUSTRY HEARING ON BIOFUELS FOR LAND TRANSPORT | ANALYTICAL REPORT
Participants
Task 39 brought together 62 participants through two complementary groups. The International Advisory Committee guided the scope, methodology and international relevance of the process. Symposium speakers and guest experts contributed scientific evidence, policy perspectives, operational experience, case studies and practical knowledge of implementation barriers and solutions.
International Advisory Committee
- Agustin Torroba — Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) — International
- Anders Röj — Independent consultant — Sweden
- Andrea Sonnleitner — BEST — Austria
- André Ferrarese — Tupy — Brazil
- Atul Mulay — Praj Industries — India
- Bharadwaj Kummamuru — World Bioenergy Association — International
- Camilo Adas — SAE BRASIL — Brazil
- David Chiaramonti — CEM Biofuture Platform — International
- Dina Bacovsky — BEST — Austria
- Duncan Akporiaye — SINTEF — Norway
- Evandro Maggio — Toyota do Brasil — Brazil
- Franziska Mueller-Langer — DBFZ — Germany
- Fuli Li — Chinese Academy of Sciences — China
- Gilberto Martins de Almeida — ANFAVEA — Brazil
- Igor Calvet — ANFAVEA — Brazil
- José Eduardo Castro Luzzi — Instituto MBCBrasil — Brazil
- Luiz Augusto Horta Nogueira — Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI) — Brazil
- Monalisa Sampaio Carneiro — International Society of Sugarcane Technologists — International
- Prakash Lakshmanan — Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences — China
- Roberto Braun — Toyota Foundation — Brazil
- Santanu Gupta — Global Biofuels Alliance — International
- Tomas Ekbom — AFRY — Sweden
Symposium Speakers and Guest Experts
- Alessandro Gardemann — Geo Biogás & Carbon and ABiogás — Brazil
- Alicia Koch — U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council — United States
- André Nassar — ABIOVE — Brazil
- Antônio Carlos Farrapo Jr. — University of São Paulo (USP) — Brazil
- Arthur Milanez — Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) — Brazil
- Beatriz Motta — Raízen — Brazil
- Beatriz Pupo — U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council — United States
- Bo Andrén — Scania Latin America — Brazil
- Caio Ishihara — Bayer — Brazil
- Camila Vaccari — FS — Brazil
- Carolina Grassi — Brazilian Association of Bioinnovation (ABBI) — Brazil
- Clayton Zabeu — Mauá Institute of Technology — Brazil
- Claudia Shirozaki — FS — Brazil
- Cristiano Correa — John Deere — Brazil
- Erwin Franieck — SAE BRASIL — Brazil
- Francisco Nigro — University of São Paulo (USP) — Brazil
- Gabriella Britto — Center for Strategic Studies and Management (CGEE) — Brazil
- Gaston Diaz Perez — Robert Bosch Latin America — Brazil
- Glaucia Souza — University of São Paulo (USP) and IEA Bioenergy Task 39 — Brazil
- Heitor Cantarella — Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC) — Brazil
- Jacki Fee — U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council — United States
- Joaquim Ernesto Bernardes Ayer — University of São Paulo (USP) — Brazil
- Joaquim Seabra — University of Campinas (Unicamp) — Brazil
- Johnny Soares — University of São Paulo (USP) — Brazil
- Lucas Rodrigues — UNICA — Brazil
- Luciana Costa — Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) — Brazil
- Luciane Chiodi — Agroicone — Brazil
- Nicolle Barros — University of São Paulo (USP) — Brazil
- Otacílio do Nascimento — Toyota Brazil Foundation — Brazil
- Paolo Frankl — International Energy Agency (IEA) — International
- Rafael Ceconello — Toyota do Brasil — Brazil
- Rafael Mosquim — University of São Paulo (USP) — Brazil
- Raffaella Rossetto — Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC) — Brazil
- Ricardo Abreu — RS de Abreu Consultoria — Brazil
- Rubens Maciel — University of Campinas (Unicamp) — Brazil
- Sergio Pacca — University of São Paulo (USP) — Brazil
- Shinichiro Oka — Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) — Japan
- Stella Carvalho — Agroicone — Brazil
- Tom Poole — U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council — United States
- Yugo Matsuda — Copersucar — Brazil
Follow for Updates: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/task-39-biofuels-to-decarbonize-transport/
See also: https://saebrasil.org.br/eventos/biofuels-for-decarbonization-of-land-transport-industry-hearing/
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Organized by
Technical Lead: IEA Bioenergy Task 39 – Biofuels for Decarbonization of Transport
In collaboration with SAE BRASIL and the Society of Bioenergy (SBE)
About the Industry Hearing
The “Industry Hearing on Biofuels for Decarbonization of Land Transport” is an international initiative coordinated by IEA Bioenergy Task 39 to gather technical, scientific, industrial, and policy input on practical pathways for transport decarbonization between 2026 and 2035.
The Hearing focuses on the role of sustainable fuels and end-use-oriented solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from existing and future vehicle fleets and heavy-duty transport, particularly in sectors where rapid electrification remains challenging.
The initiative recognizes that more than 70% of the global 2030 vehicle fleet is already on the road, making immediate and scalable mitigation solutions essential. Sustainable biofuels — including ethanol, biodiesel, biomethane, renewable diesel, and advanced biofuels — can contribute measurable and near-term emissions reductions using existing engines and infrastructure.
The effort will generate two main outputs:
- A technical-policy White Paper (6–8 pages)
- A concise Statement on Sustainable Fuels for Land Transport to contribute to discussions leading to COP31
The work is aligned with:
- the UNFCCC Climate Action Agenda,
- the COP30–COP31 discussions on pathways for transitioning away from fossil fuels,
- and the implementation of sustainable fuels acceleration initiatives such as the Belém 4x Pledge.
Link to registration
Hearing Themes
Theme 1
— Fuel–Engine Compatibility, OEM Roadmaps, and Emissions Mitigation
- Compatibility of renewable fuels with current and future engine platforms
- Emissions mitigation potential across different technologies and fuels
- Hybridization and electrification convergence strategies
- Deployment pathways for light-duty, heavy-duty, and agricultural fleets
Theme 2
— Infrastructure, Logistics, and Market Uptake
- Infrastructure requirements for scaling sustainable fuels
- Distribution and refueling networks
- Regional opportunities and barriers
- Strategies for accelerating climate impact and market deployment
Theme 3
— Standards, Specifications, Certification, and International Convergence
- Harmonization of standards and specifications
- Sustainability certification systems
- Measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV)
- International regulatory convergence
Theme 4
— Public Policies, Business Models, and Financing
- Climate finance and investment frameworks
- Policies to accelerate deployment
- Public-private partnerships
- Business models for fleet transition and infrastructure expansion
Format
- Day 1 — Open Workshop
- Day 2 — Technical Study Tour
- Day 3 — Closed Industry Hearing
The event will bring together experts from multiple sectors to discuss practical, scalable, and internationally relevant pathways for transport decarbonization.
International Advisory Committee
- Agustin Torroba (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture – IICA)
- Anders Röj (Consultant, Sweden)
- Andrea Sonnleitner (BEST, Austria)
- Andre Ferrarese (Tupy, Brazil)
- Atul Mulay (Praj Industries, India)
- Bharadwaj Kummamuru (World Bioenergy Association)
- Camilo Adas (SAE BRASIL)
- David Chiaramonti (Biofuture Platform)
- Dina Bacovski (BEST, Austria)
- Duncan Akporiaye (SINTEF, Norway)
- Evandro Maggio (Toyota do Brasil)
- Franziska Mueller-Langer (DBFZ, Germany)
- Fuli Li (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
- Gilberto Martins de Almeida (ANFAVEA, Brazil)
- Igor Calvet (ANFAVEA, Brazil)
- José Eduardo Castro Luzzi (Instituto MBCBrasil, Brazil)
- Luiz Augusto Horta Nogueira (UNIFEI, Brazil)
- Monalisa Sampaio Carneiro (International Society of Sugarcane Technologists)
- Prakash Lakshmanan (Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China)
- Roberto Braun (Toyota Foundation, Brazil)
- Santanu Gupta (Global Biofuels Alliance – GBA)
- Tomas Ekbom (AFRY, Sweden)
The International Advisory Committee brings together experts from industry, academia, international organizations, automotive sectors, sustainability certification, and policy institutions to ensure scientific rigor, technological relevance, and international representation.
Governance
Technical Committee
IEA Bioenergy Task 39 National Team Leaders
Organizing Committee
Society of Bioenergy (SBE) and SAE BRASIL
The Industry Hearing is designed to ensure scientific neutrality, methodological rigor, and broad international representation across sectors and regions.
About IEA Bioenergy Task 39
IEA Bioenergy Task 39 – Biofuels for Decarbonization of Transport
Task 39 is an international collaboration under the IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme focused on sustainable biofuels for transport decarbonization.
The Task develops scientific, technical, and policy-oriented work on biofuels deployment, sustainability, certification, end-use technologies, and pathways for hard-to-decarbonize sectors.
Task 39 Contribution to the COP30 Presidency Roadmap to Transition Away from Fossil Fuel.
Link to registration
Follow Updates
Follow Task 39 activities and updates on LinkedIn:
IEA Bioenergy Task 39 LinkedIn
Contact
For additional information regarding the Industry Hearing process, participation, or questionnaires, please contact: Arthur Menezes (arthur.menezes@usp.br)