Industrial Bioenergy & AI-Powered Optimization

Where Industrial
Power Meets
Environmental Purpose.

AgriFuel Solutions by APX

AgriFuel Solutions™ designs and deploys AI-driven energy conversion systems that replace fossil fuels with bio-based energy — without disrupting industrial operations.

Our systems are purpose-built for heavy industry and heavy-haul fleets — including Truck Fleet operations — where fuel costs and carbon emissions have the highest operational impact.

8.3%
Global WTE Market CAGR
11.5%
U.S. Biofuels Market CAGR
9.9%
Smart Energy CAGR

From Waste to Fuel

Organic waste streams transformed into reliable industrial bioenergy — powering boilers, furnaces, and CHP systems.

AIaaS Platform

Industrial Energy
Transformation
Starts Here

AgriFuel Solutions™ designs and develops energy conversion systems for industrial settings — refineries, biotech ventures, and agro-industrial facilities. We evaluate energetic flows in real time, identify fossil fuel dependencies, and integrate bio-based alternatives such as ethanol, biogas, biomethane, and biodiesel.

Unlike solar or wind approaches that face intermittency and storage challenges, AgriFuel explores chemical energy pathways — replacing diesel with biogas, LPG with natural gas, and ultimately transitioning to biomethane for stable, scalable industrial output.

How AgriFuel Solutions™ Works

A seamless, end-to-end system from diagnostic assessment to continuous optimization.

01
🔍

Energetic Flow Diagnostic

On-site assessment mapping boilers, furnaces, steam lines and CHP systems. Industrial-grade IoT sensors — infrared thermal, methane analyzers, pressure-flow meters — are installed across critical equipment.

02
🤖

AI Thermal Efficiency Engine

Our AIaaS platform continuously performs multiple-thermal efficiency assessments. Machine learning identifies optimal fuel substitution opportunities, maintaining stable industrial output while reducing fossil dependency.

03
🌿

Anaerobic Energy Generation

Proprietary surface-cover system engineered to create a controlled anaerobic interface over organic matter — lagoons, wastewater basins, landfill surfaces — stimulating biogas generation.

04
⚗️

Gas Capture & Conditioning

Sealed extraction channels direct biogenic gas into conditioning modules equipped with membrane separation, moisture removal, and hydrogen sulfide filtration — producing a refined chemical energy stream.

05
🔗

Energy Integration

Purified biogas or biomethane is integrated into facility infrastructure — supplying boilers, industrial burners, and CHP generators. The AI platform monitors combustion temperature and conversion efficiency in real time.

06
📊

Continuous Optimization

Adaptive algorithms dynamically adjust the blending ratio between conventional fuels and locally generated bioenergy, enabling progressive transition while maintaining operational stability.

The System — Process by Process

Each of the 6 operational stages of AgriFuel Solutions™ is powered by a dedicated AI module. Below is a simulation of the screens and data outputs each module delivers to industrial operators.

01
Energetic Flow
Diagnostic
02
AI Thermal
Efficiency Engine
03
Anaerobic Energy
Generation
04
Gas Capture &
Conditioning
05
Energy
Integration
06
Continuous
Optimization
01
🔍

Energetic Flow Diagnostic

AgriFuel's field engineers install industrial-grade IoT sensors — infrared thermal cameras, methane analyzers, digital pressure-flow meters — across boilers, furnaces, steam lines, and CHP systems. Every data point is streamed to the cloud platform in real time, creating a complete energetic map of the facility before any intervention begins.

The diagnostic phase identifies heat loss points, inefficient combustion zones, and organic waste streams with biogas potential — producing a baseline that becomes the benchmark for every future optimization cycle.

94
Sensor Points Mapped
±0.3%
Flow Meter Accuracy
72h
Full Baseline Window
Scientific Basis

Neves, Instituto de Energia e Ambiente, 2022 · Barroso et al., Fuel, 2003 · EPA Industrial Energy Management Guidelines · U.S. DOE Best Practices for Energy Auditing in Industrial Facilities

AgriFuel OS · Diagnostic Module · Facility #FL-0041
Live
Thermal Load
4.7 MW
Boilers + Furnaces combined
▲ Mapped
Diesel Consumption
38,400 L/mo
Current baseline
High Cost
CO₂ Emitted
101.3 tCO₂/mo
Scope 1 direct emissions
Above Target
Equipment Heat Loss Distribution
Boiler #1
78% eff.
Boiler #2
61% eff.
Furnace A
52% eff.
Steam Line
83% eff.
CHP Unit
87% eff.
⚠ AI Diagnostic Alert
Furnace A operating at 52% thermal efficiency — 31 percentage points below industry benchmark. Estimated annual fuel waste: $214,000. Flagged for priority biogas substitution pathway analysis.
Diagnostic Progress
Day 1
IoT sensor deployment — 94 points installed across critical equipment
Day 2
72-hour baseline data acquisition — all systems nominal
Day 3
Heat loss mapping complete · Organic waste stream volume recorded
Day 4
AI generates full Energetic Flow Report → forwarded to Module 02
02
🤖

AI Thermal Efficiency Engine

The AIaaS platform ingests the diagnostic baseline and applies machine learning models trained on thousands of industrial energy transition case studies, scientific publications on fuel substitution, and real operational data. It continuously performs multiple-thermal efficiency assessments across the facility.

The engine compares three decarbonization pathways — diesel→biogas, LPG→natural gas, natural gas→biomethane — and calculates ROI, payback periods, and CO₂ reduction projections for each scenario, giving operators a data-driven basis for decision-making.

35–65%
Cost Reduction Range
18 mo
Avg. Payback Period
−72%
Max CO₂ Reduction
Scientific Basis

Slorach et al., Journal of Environmental Management, 2019 · IEA Biogas Report 2023 · IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 · Prussi et al., Biomass & Bioenergy, 2019 · U.S. EPA Renewable Fuel Standard 2026–2027

AgriFuel OS · AI Engine · Scenario Comparison · Facility #FL-0041
Analyzing
Metric
Current (Diesel)
Scenario A
Diesel → Biogas
Scenario B
NG → Biomethane
Monthly Fuel Cost
$127,400
$51,200 (−60%)
$74,800 (−41%)
CO₂ Emissions
101.3 tCO₂/mo
28.4 tCO₂/mo (−72%)
46.1 tCO₂/mo (−54%)
Annual Savings
$915,600 / yr
$633,600 / yr
Payback Period
14 months
21 months
Infrastructure Change
Burner retrofit only
Pipeline upgrade req.
Operational Risk
Low — on-site source
Medium — grid dep.
✓ AI Recommendation
Scenario A (Diesel → Biogas) is the optimal pathway for this facility. On-site lagoon identified as primary biogas source. Projected annual savings of $915,600 with CO₂ reduction of 72%. Proceeding to Module 03.
SYS
Loaded 4,218 peer-reviewed studies on diesel-to-biogas substitution in agro-industrial settings.
DATA
Facility lagoon area: 2,400 m² · Organic load: 38 tVS/day · Estimated biogas yield: 19,200 Nm³/day
SYS
Biogas production model calibrated. Scenario A fully covers current thermal demand with 12% surplus for CHP generation.
03
🌿

Anaerobic Energy Generation

AgriFuel's proprietary surface-cover system is installed over the facility's organic matter reservoir — lagoon, wastewater basin, or landfill cell. The engineered cover creates a controlled anaerobic interface, stimulating microbial activity and accelerating methane production. The system operates continuously, without external energy input.

Based on peer-reviewed research by Slorach et al. (2019), anaerobic digestion of organic waste achieves net negative GHG emissions of −39 kg CO₂-eq. per tonne while generating an average of 137 Nm³ of biogas per tonne of organic matter processed — equivalent to displacing 0.254 MWh of grid electricity per tonne.

137
Nm³ Biogas / Tonne VS
−39
kg CO₂-eq / Tonne (net)
60%
Methane Content Raw
Scientific Basis

Slorach et al., J. Environmental Management 236:798–814, 2019 · Bernstad & la Cour Jansen, Waste Management, 2012 · Banks & Zhang, DEFRA WR0212, 2010 · European Biogas Association Statistical Report 2023

AgriFuel OS · AD Module · Lagoon Cover System · Facility #FL-0041
Live
Biogas Flow Rate
812 Nm³/h
Real-time production
▲ +4.2% vs. yesterday
CH₄ Concentration
63.4%
Pre-conditioning gas
Nominal range
Cover Temp.
100.8 °F
Mesophilic zone optimal
✓ On target
Monthly Gas Production Forecast
Month 1
324 MNm³
Month 2
418 MNm³
Month 3
519 MNm³
Month 4
620 MNm³
Month 5+
692 MNm³
Microbial Activity Zones
87%
Zone A
Hydrolysis
74%
Zone B
Methanogen.
91%
Zone C
Acetogenesis
✓ Monthly Projection
At current production rate, monthly biogas output of ~583,200 Nm³ will displace 38,400 liters of diesel — saving $76,800/month and eliminating 102 tCO₂. System at 94% of design capacity.
04
⚗️

Gas Capture & Conditioning

Raw biogas from the anaerobic cover is captured through sealed extraction channels and directed into AgriFuel's conditioning module. The system removes CO₂ (via membrane separation), moisture (demisters and heat exchangers), and hydrogen sulfide (activated carbon filtration) — producing a refined chemical energy stream with methane purity suitable for industrial burners and CHP systems.

The conditioning process upgrades raw biogas (55–65% CH₄) to a consistent industrial fuel specification (88–96% CH₄), comparable to pipeline-quality natural gas. This eliminates corrosion risk in combustion equipment and maximizes thermal energy output per Nm³.

96%
Output CH₄ Purity
<1 ppm
H₂S After Filtration
97.4%
Gas Recovery Rate
Scientific Basis

Tippayawong & Thanompongchart, Energy 35:4531–4535, 2010 · Allegue & Hinge, Danish Tech. Institute, 2014 · Monson et al., University of Glamorgan, 2007 · IEA Bioenergy Task 37 Upgrading Report 2022

AgriFuel OS · Conditioning Module · Gas Quality Control · Facility #FL-0041
Live
CH₄ — Post Membrane
96.1%
Target: ≥94%
✓ Spec Met
H₂S Concentration
<0.8 ppm
After activated carbon
✓ Safe
Moisture Content
0.003 g/Nm³
Post heat exchanger
✓ Dry
Gas Composition — Raw vs. Conditioned
CH₄ (raw)
63%
CH₄ (final)
96.1%
CO₂ (raw)
35%
CO₂ (final)
2.8%
H₂S (raw)
~800ppm
H₂S (final)
<1 ppm
Stage Technology Input Output Status
Stage 1 Pressure Swing Absorption Raw biogas 63% CH₄ 82% CH₄ Online
Stage 2 Membrane Separation 82% CH₄ 93% CH₄ Online
Stage 3 H₂S Activated Carbon 800 ppm H₂S <1 ppm H₂S Online
Stage 4 Moisture Removal Saturated 0.003 g/Nm³ Online
05
🔗

Energy Integration

Purified biomethane is integrated directly into the facility's thermal infrastructure — supplying boilers, industrial burners, and CHP generators through adapted fuel lines. The AI platform monitors combustion temperature, methane concentration in the feed line, and thermal conversion efficiency in real time, ensuring a smooth and stable energy supply.

This phase executes the fuel substitution sequence identified by Module 02. The system begins with a blended supply (e.g. 30% biogas / 70% diesel), progressively increasing the biofuel share as operational confidence builds — maintaining full production continuity throughout the transition.

68%
Current Biogas Share
4.3 MW
Thermal Output
99.6%
Uptime This Month
Scientific Basis

Barroso et al., Fuel 82:1451–1460, 2003 · IEA Bioenergy Biogas Use in Industry 2021 · IRENA Innovation Landscape for Smart Electrification 2023 · Prussi et al., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2019

AgriFuel OS · Integration Module · Fuel Blend Control · Facility #FL-0041
Live
Biogas Supply (Now)
68%
of total fuel input
▲ +8% vs. last month
Diesel Supply (Now)
32%
Residual fossil fraction
▼ Decreasing
Combustion Temp.
2,055 °F
Boiler #1 — nominal
✓ Stable
Fuel Substitution Progress — Month 6 of 18
Boiler #1 — Biogas Share
72%
Boiler #2 — Biogas Share
64%
Furnace A — Biogas Share
58%
CHP Unit — Biogas Share
81%
Monthly Cost — Actual vs. Baseline
Baseline
$127.4k
Month 1
$104.5k
Month 3
$77.7k
Month 6
$50.9k
Monthly CO₂ — Actual vs. Baseline
Baseline
101 t
Month 1
77 t
Month 3
52 t
Month 6
31 t
06
📊

Continuous Optimization

The platform's adaptive algorithms continuously monitor all operational variables — biogas production rate, combustion efficiency, fuel blend ratio, thermal demand, and emissions — and dynamically adjust the system in real time. This creates a self-improving energy management loop that increases biofuel share month over month while keeping production stability as an absolute constraint.

Clients receive automated monthly performance reports with verified CO₂ savings, cost reduction data, and projections toward full decarbonization. These reports are formatted for corporate ESG reporting, carbon credit programs (CBAM, RFS credits), and regulatory compliance filings.

$915k
Proj. Annual Savings
−72%
CO₂ at Full Transition
14 mo
Full ROI Payback
Scientific Basis

Grand View Research, Waste-to-Energy Market 2025–2030 (8.3% CAGR) · Grand View Research, U.S. Biofuels Market 2024–2030 (11.5% CAGR) · IRENA Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024 · IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Pathway

AgriFuel OS · Optimization Dashboard · 18-Month Transition Plan · Facility #FL-0041
Live
Cumulative Savings
$456,200
Months 1–6 actual
▲ +12% vs. model
CO₂ Avoided YTD
412 tCO₂
Verified Scope 1 reduction
ESG Reportable
System Efficiency Score
91.4 / 100
AI composite index
↑ +3.1 this month
18-Month Biofuel Share Trajectory
Month 1
22% biogas
Month 3
38%
Month 6
68% ← Now
Month 9
80% projected
Month 12
88% projected
Month 18
96% target
Report Module Period CO₂ Avoided Cost Saved Status
ESG Scope 1 Report Jan–Jun 2025 412 tCO₂ $456,200 Ready
RFS Credit Filing Q1–Q2 2025 412 tCO₂ Est. $28,800 Pending
Board Performance Summary Semester 1 412 tCO₂ $456,200 Ready
✓ AI Optimization Update
Performance exceeds model by 12%. Algorithm updated blending ratio for Furnace A from 58% to 63% following improved biogas yield from Zone C. Projected full-transition date advanced by 6 weeks.

Built for
Industrial
Reality

Every feature is designed to work with your existing infrastructure — not replace it. Modular, scalable, and intelligent by design.

🧠

AI-Driven Techno-Economic Engine

Analyzes energy conversion scenarios based on operational cost, fuel availability, and thermal demand. Calculates ROI indicators, payback periods, and lifecycle emissions for every transition pathway.

🧩

Modular Bioenergy Infrastructure

Deploy incrementally — gas capture, digestion covers, or full fuel integration. Gradual expansion without disrupting existing industrial processes or capital investments.

📱

Industrial Digital Dashboard

Centralized cloud interface visualizing energy efficiency, gas production rates, fuel substitution levels, and thermal performance — accessible by plant managers and engineers in real time.

🔧

Compatible with Existing Equipment

Engineered to integrate with boilers, furnaces, steam generators, and CHP systems. Adapt fuel inputs and combustion parameters without full equipment replacement.

♻️

Waste-to-Energy Circular Integration

Food processing residues, agricultural waste, and wastewater sludge are transformed into valuable fuel resources — reducing waste management costs and environmental liabilities.

🛡️

Industrial Energy Resilience

On-site bioenergy production reduces dependence on volatile fuel markets. Localized generation supports stable operations even during supply chain disruptions or fossil fuel price spikes.

📉

Emission Reduction & Carbon Accountability

Measurable emission tracking quantifies CO₂ and methane reductions from fuel substitution and controlled gas capture — supporting ESG reporting and regulatory compliance.

Where AgriFuel Performs

🏭
Food Processing Manufacturers
🥛
Dairies — Power & Steam On-Site
🗑️
Landfills — Power Generation
⚗️
Chemical Factories — Thermal Energy
🛢️
Refineries — Process Heat & Steam
💧
Wastewater Plants — Electricity & Heat
⚙️
Engineering Industries — Furnace Fuel
🌱
Greenhouses — Heat & CO₂
Mission

Advance Industrial Energy Transformation

To advance industrial energy transformation by integrating bio-based fuel generation, intelligent monitoring systems, and data-driven optimization technologies that reduce fossil fuel dependence across manufacturing and agricultural sectors.

Vision

Lead the Bioenergy Revolution

To become a leading technological force in the modernization of industrial energy systems — enabling the widespread adoption of circular bioenergy infrastructure across manufacturing, agriculture, and environmental services sectors nationwide.

Values

Guided by Purpose

Innovation in Industrial Energy Systems
Operational Efficiency & Reliability
Environmental Responsibility
Scientific Integrity
Data-Driven Decision Making
Collaboration with Industry Stakeholders
Sustainable Economic Development

Aligned with U.S. Energy Strategy

Industrial energy consumption is one of the largest components of the U.S. economic infrastructure. AgriFuel's technology directly addresses structural barriers limiting advanced bioenergy adoption — high capital costs, lack of integrated monitoring, and complexity in managing multiple energy sources.

24B+
Gallons of renewable fuels required under U.S. RFS targets by 2026–27
$440B
Forecasted Global Smart Energy Market by 2033 (9.9% CAGR)
$42.5B
Waste-to-Energy Global Market Size by 2030 (8.3% CAGR)
$31.9B
U.S. Biofuels Market — growing at 11.5% CAGR through 2030
🏛️

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)

Federal EPA program requiring increasing volumes of renewable fuels with measurable lifecycle GHG reductions. AgriFuel's systems qualify under biomass-based and advanced biofuel categories.

Unleashing American Energy

Federal policy encourages expanding domestic energy from underutilized resources. Industrial waste streams, agricultural residues, and landfill gases represent a vast untapped energy reservoir.

🌍

Energy Independence & Competitiveness

By enabling scalable organic matter conversion into stable chemical energy, AgriFuel contributes to energy independence, industrial competitiveness, and emissions reduction at the national level.

💼

Jobs & Economic Development

Direct employment in engineering, software, and installation. Indirect growth across sensor manufacturing, environmental consulting, and biofuel logistics — stimulating specialized technical expertise nationwide.

A Rapidly Expanding Industrial Landscape

Waste-to-energy conversion, industrial biofuels, and smart energy management markets show consistent compound annual growth — driven by circular economy adoption and digital industrial transformation.

8.3%
Global WTE Market CAGR · 2025–2030

Waste-to-Energy market reaching $42.5B by 2030, driven by thermal and biological conversion technologies.

11.5%
U.S. Biofuels Market CAGR · 2024–2030

Growing from $29.2B to $31.9B — heating, energy generation, and transportation applications leading demand.

9.9%
Smart Energy Market CAGR · 2023–2033

Global smart energy market forecasted at $440B by 2033, encompassing smart grid, digital oilfield, and home energy management.

Alex at oil field

Decade of Industrial Expertise

Alex Ponce is a procurement and supply chain executive with over 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, industrial procurement, and energy negotiations across large-scale manufacturing operations.

Throughout his career at JBS — one of the world's largest food and protein companies — he led complex procurement strategies for fuels, chemicals, and industrial gases across more than 100 production units, managing annual spending portfolios of hundreds of millions of dollars.

He has implemented strategic energy transition projects replacing fossil fuels with biomethane and biogas, aligning operational efficiency with corporate sustainability targets.

Alex Donizete
Mariano Ponce

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
2024 MBA – Business Management, FGV – Fundação Getulio Vargas
2022 MBA – Project Management, Uniderp University
2020 MBA – Strategic Sourcing Management, Uniderp University
2013 Degree in Logistics & Supply Chain, College of Technology of São Paulo
Strategic Planning Supply Chain Management Project Management Business Development Operations Management Data Analysis Leadership Process Optimization

What Industry Leaders
Say About Alex

🔗 View on LinkedIn
Marcelo Gauto
05/21/2024 · Manager at Petrobras · Low CI Products · Carbon Credits · Energy Transition

"Alex is a dedicated, committed professional who is always looking to improve his activities and professional competencies. He never hesitates to seek knowledge, technical support, or help — always with great humility — to increase his expertise, which serves as support for clients and colleagues alike. A bold, communicative professional and, above all, a remarkable human being. Go, Alex! Best of luck in business!"

Manager · Petrobras
André S. Lima
10/08/2023 · IT Procurement · Strategic Sourcing · Cloud, SaaS, Telecom · Supplier Management

"Competent and collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills, respectful, and fully committed. That is how I describe Alex Ponce — a professional who is always available to share his knowledge. A true privilege to work alongside such a great professional."

Colleague · Different Companies
Gabriel Aleixo
03/18/2024 · Founder · The Buyer · Industry Advisor CIEC · Procurement Transformation

"With his advanced technical skills and deep market knowledge, Alex is a highly qualified professional. He has a profound understanding of technology and innovation that consistently helps him achieve better results. He understands how current trends affect business and leverages those insights to develop innovative solutions that drive company growth. Alex is an active listener who shares innovative ideas and motivates others to reach their full potential. In short, he has all the qualities needed to work effectively as part of a team."

Same Team
Renato Mendo Raimundo
09/05/2023 · Procurement Specialist · Supply Chain · Sourcing · S&OP · PMO

"Alex is an outstanding professional with deep expertise in the fuels sector — always willing to help, teach, and learn."

Same Team
José Sidonio Pascoal Neto
11/14/2022 · Mechanical Engineer · Technical Consultant · Industrial Lubricants Specialist

"I met Alex Ponce when I was responsible for technical services at the COSAN-MOOVE distributor network, with the JBS Group as one of our main clients. We always considered him one of the best procurement professionals in the market — intelligent, demanding, fair, organized, and deeply knowledgeable about the fuels and lubricants segment, which made our negotiations far more effective. He is highly regarded and respected by the vast majority of JBS suppliers, making him a true benchmark for procurement excellence."

Client — COSAN/MOOVE · JBS Group
Fabricio Gobbi Bueno
07/29/2023 · Supply Chain Manager · Prima Foods S.A.

"Alex consistently demonstrated deep expertise in the categories he managed, with a sharp ability to identify opportunities and mitigate risks. His sense of urgency and strategic mindset produced results well above average, earning him leadership experience across multiple projects. He stood out on the team for always being available and genuinely committed to serving internal clients and procurement colleagues."

Senior Colleague · JBS
Douglas Marques Ferreira
01/10/2024 · Founder & CEO · Café com Comprador

"Alex Ponce is an outstanding professional with a diverse skill set. Beyond his extensive expertise in fuels, petroleum, oil, and gas procurement, he is also highly proficient in procurement methodologies and techniques. He is a natural communicator and negotiator with an incredible ability to build lasting relationships — making him a truly complete professional. But above all, he is a first-rate human being: a great friend, a dedicated husband, and a person of excellent character. What an honor it has been to work with Alex."

Same Team
Renã Melo
08/16/2022 · Service & Repair Manager · Field Engineer · MBA

"I enthusiastically recommend Alex Ponce, my MBA colleague, for his dedication, effort, and exceptional skills in his field. Alex is a talented and committed professional with a genuine passion for his work and a constant pursuit of excellence. His inspiring leadership, strong communication skills, and ability to learn quickly make him a valuable addition to any team. I have full confidence in his ability to achieve great success in his career. I recommend Alex without hesitation."

MBA Colleague
Eduardo Bendini
02/27/2024 · Head of Procurement Admin. & Control · Pilgrim's Europe

"Alex is a highly dedicated professional, fully committed to his responsibilities and to delivering results. He is always seeking to stay current — especially on topics related to commodities and energy markets."

Different Teams · JBS
Roberto Pecchia Moreira
12/04/2023 · Head of Sales · Marketing · Customer-Centric Leader · Sustainability

"Alex is an experienced buyer with vast knowledge of the market in which he operates. Fully aware of the impact his negotiations have on company operations, he always seeks the best solutions for all stakeholders — with the collective good in mind, not just individual goals. He clearly distinguishes strategic suppliers from ordinary ones, building solid long-term partnerships. He consistently pursues continuous improvement in the processes he manages and brings out the best in his suppliers in a fair and cordial manner. Truly an extremely dedicated professional who has inspired me and everyone who had the opportunity to meet him!"

Client · JBS
Claudia Mastellaro Spigai
07/11/2023 · Regional Commercial Manager · Fleet Management · MBA FGV

"Alex is an extremely dedicated professional, deeply committed to the company's best interests and always eager to learn more and seek out innovative solutions. He is consistently thorough and attentive in everything he does. It was a great pleasure to exchange ideas and suggestions with him in such a high-stakes negotiation!"

Client · JBS
Luciano Vecio Oliveira
06/12/2022 · Sales Specialist · SEARA/JBS

"Congratulations, Alex, for being such an outstanding professional and for always conducting negotiations with ethics and transparency. At every SEARA/JBS unit I visit, I consistently hear praise about you — for delivering solutions quickly, reducing costs for the group, and serving as a key communication bridge between SEARA/JBS units and the corporate office. Warmest regards."

Colleague · SEARA/JBS
Diego Bratkoski
04/03/2023 · Business Development · Market Manager · Key Account Manager

"Alex is an excellent professional — highly committed to achieving great results and consistently establishing open, transparent communication channels with suppliers."

Client · JBS

Key Renewable Fuels
Available in the Market

Bio-based energy sources that can replace fossil fuels in industrial processes — scalable, reliable, and compatible with existing thermal infrastructure.

Gaseous Bioenergy
Biogas

Biogas is a methane-rich gas produced through anaerobic digestion of organic matter, including wastewater sludge, landfill waste, food processing residues, and agricultural by-products. The process occurs in the absence of oxygen, with microorganisms breaking down organic compounds and releasing a combustible gas mixture of approximately 55–65% methane. Biogas can be used directly in boilers, CHP systems, and industrial burners, replacing diesel and natural gas while simultaneously eliminating organic waste disposal costs.

♻️ Waste-to-Energy · On-Site Generation
Upgraded Biogas
Biomethane

Biomethane is purified biogas in which CO₂, moisture, and hydrogen sulfide have been removed through membrane separation or pressure swing adsorption, yielding a gas stream of 95–99% methane, chemically identical to fossil natural gas. This allows biomethane to be injected directly into existing gas pipelines, used as vehicle fuel, or supplied to industrial facilities as a seamless replacement for LPG and natural gas. It represents the highest-value upgrading pathway for organic waste streams and is a cornerstone of industrial net-zero strategies.

⚗️ Pipeline Quality · Net-Zero Compatible
Liquid Biofuel
Biodiesel

Biodiesel is produced through transesterification of vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oil with an alcohol (typically methanol) in the presence of a catalyst. The result is a clean-burning liquid fuel that can be blended with petroleum diesel (B5, B20, B100) and used in diesel engines, industrial generators, and heating systems with minimal or no equipment modification. Biodiesel significantly reduces particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and lifecycle CO₂ emissions compared to fossil diesel, making it a practical and immediately deployable option for industrial fleet and thermal applications.

🌿 Blend-Ready · Immediate Deployment
Liquid Biofuel
Ethanol

Ethanol is the world's most widely used liquid biofuel, produced through fermentation and distillation of sugar-rich crops, primarily sugarcane (Brazil) and corn (United States). It blends seamlessly with gasoline (E10 to E85) and can be used neat in flex-fuel industrial engines. Ethanol reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 52% (corn) and 90% (sugarcane) compared to fossil gasoline, while leveraging existing fuel infrastructure and agricultural supply chains already embedded in agro-industrial operations. Production: Fermentation of sugarcane juice or corn starch; yeast converts sugars to ethanol; distillation to 96°GL (hydrated) or 99.6°GL (anhydrous). Brazil produces 34 billion liters/year; the U.S. produces 57 billion liters/year. Best Applications: Transportation fuel blending (E10–E85), industrial combustion systems, CHP generators, chemical feedstock, boiler fuel in flex-fuel configurations. Key Advantages: Renewable and carbon-cycle neutral, high octane rating (113 RON), compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, supports agricultural economy, immediately scalable.

🌾🌽 Sugarcane & Corn · Flex-Fuel Ready
AI updated at 14:00
APX Energy
AS
🛢 Current Fuel
Diesel S10
5,000 L/day · $6.20/L
⚠ High Cost
💵 Daily Cost
$31,000
$930,000 / month
↑ +8.2% vs. prev. month
☁️ GHG Emissions/day
13,400 kg
CO₂eq · 4,891 ton/year
🌿 High Impact
📦 Per ton of output
45 L diesel
$279/t · 121 kg CO₂eq/t
📊 Benchmark: $180/t
Cost per ton of output
GHG Emissions per ton
Fuel Comparison — Cost & Emissions
Base: 1 ton of output  · 
AI updated · 14:00
Fuel Consumption/ton Unit Price Cost/ton vs. Current GHG (kg CO₂eq/t) GHG Reduction Availability
Diesel S10 ★ (current) 45.0 L$6.20/L$279 Current 120.6 High
Biodiesel B100 47.0 L$5.90/L$277 -0.6% 38.5-68% High
LPG 38.0 kg$5.82/kg$221 -20.8% 85.2-29% High
Biogas 32.0 m³$5.25/m³$168 -39.8% 18.3-85% Medium
Biomethane 30.0 m³$5.40/m³$162 -41.9% 11.2-91% Medium
Ethanol 45.0 L$3.20/L$144 -48.4% 22.5-81% High
💡 Best potential: Ethanol — saves $135/ton with 81% fewer emissions. Monthly impact (10,000 t): $1,350,000 saved and -981 ton CO₂eq.
Enter new fuel load
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Preview: 25,000 un. × $6.20 = $155,000.00  ·  Estimated emissions: 67,000 kg CO₂eq
Reports & Exports
Reports for managers, compliance, environmental audits, and strategic analysis.
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Executive Report
Full comparative dashboard for executive presentation. Includes charts, KPIs, and recommendations.
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GHG Inventory
Detailed emissions by scope — per GHG Protocol methodology. Ready for environmental audits.
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ROI Analysis
Payback and financial return of transitioning to alternative fuel. AI simulation.
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Price History
Fuel price evolution over the last 12 months. Updated by AI with market data.
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Sector Benchmark
Compare your consumption with sector benchmarks. Identify improvement opportunities.
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Transition Plan
Personalized fuel migration action plan with steps, costs, and implementation timeline.