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Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil and Cemvita Partner to Integrate production of Bio-Methane and Bio-Oil, a precursor of SAF in Brazil
Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil and Cemvita, Inc. today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on integrated bio-methane (Renewable Natural Gas, RNG) and renewable bio-oil (FermOil™) projects in Brazil. The partnership is focused on accelerating the deployment of low-carbon, waste-based fuels and strengthening Brazil's position as a global hub for the circular bioeconomy.
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