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Brazilian Sugar Cane Ethanol - Private Equity, Investors Move In: Investment Challenges And Opportunities
By Mr Ethanol | October 3, 2008
RedOrbit:
Following the collapse of global trade talks in Geneva, Brazil threatened to issue a formal complaint to the World Trade Organization regarding the U.S. tariff of 54 cents per gallon on Brazilian sugar cane ethanol. This dispute has added a powerful dimension to the ongoing debate in the U.S. Congress over the controversial tariff, where several bills are already in circulation.
The bills seek to either lower or remove the tariff on Brazilian ethanol (which is derived from sugar cane) because of its productivity far superior to corn ethanol. The existing tariff is designed to protect U.S. corn producers from competition, but with the prices of food and gasoline reaching record highs, some U.S. lawmakers are echoing the demands of Brazilian officials for the tariff to be scrapped.
Meanwhile, private equity and other investors continue to eye the potential market for this powerful alternative fuel. Ethanol made from sugar cane packs 8.2 times the amount of energy used in its production, compared with just 1.5 for corn ethanol.
In the Q&A below, Pedro Seraphim sheds light on the many issues surrounding Brazilian ethanol and the implications for investors. With over 15 years of experience in the Brazilian energy industry, Mr. Seraphim has been closely involved in the development of Brazil’s expanding (and converging) energy and ethanol sectors.
Why is Brazil’s ethanol industry of interest to foreign investors?
Topics: BizOp, Brazil, Ethanol, Investing |
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