Tag Archives: Ethanol

Ethanol fuel: a Brazilian distinguishing feature between hope and contradiction 1/2

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Part one. Brazilian economical and energetic development are everyday more impressive. Today this big country is the second biggest Ethanol fuel producer in the world. This fuel is a derivative from sugar cane. 36 years ago, Brazil started a brand … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Sugar and Ethanol, at a glance

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

Sugar cane Brazilian ethanol industry has been a target for acquisition for some time and will probably continue to do so. Studies on the industry and its local peculiarities will help the international investor. This PwC article was published recently and … Continue reading →

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Shell + Cosan = Raizen

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

  Energy giant  Royal Dutch Shell and Cosan, the largest ethanol producer, are now united under the brand Raizen. In January the European Commission gave its blessing to the deal. The company starts with assets of $ 20 billion and estimated revenue … Continue reading →

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Brazil 2010 M&A hits new record

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Brazil is increasingly a participant in the mergers and acquisitions market. Along with China, the Latin American country led the emerging world to account for one-third of the global industry. According to a survey by Thomson Reuters, in 2010, 693 … Continue reading →

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European commission approves Shell – Cosan joint venture | Valor Online

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

SAO PAULO - The European Commission gave the green light for the creation of a joint venture between Anglo-Dutch Shell and Brazil’s Cosan focused on the production, distribution and sale of sugar, ethanol and related products, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. After examining the operation, the commission concluded that ”the transaction will not significantly impedes effective competition in the European Economic Area or a substantial part of it. “ The agency noted that the activities of the joint venture will involve the … Continue reading →

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