Agro already accounts for 60% of green energy supply in Brazil, reveals FGV study
oglobo27 August 2026 at 07:00
A study by the Getulio Vargas Foundation reveals that Brazilian agribusiness has consolidated as the main responsible for renewable energy production in the country, accounting for approximately 60% of all clean energy offered in Brazil. The participation of agricultural bioenergy in the national energy matrix has tripled over more than five decades, rising from 9.7% in 1970 to 29.1% in 2023, with a peak of 30.1% in 2020. Without this source, the participation of renewables in the Brazilian matrix would drop from 49.5% to about 20%, close to the global average.
Portuguese airports recorded a 2.5% increase in passenger numbers through July, with July showing growth of 2.1%. This positive performance contrasts with the declines seen in other countries, such as the United States (-9.9%), Cambodia (-9.5%) and Japan (-5.8%), according to Vinci data.
Meo saw its revenues grow 0.3% to 1.297 million euros in the first half, although in the second quarter it recorded a drop in billing of 4.6% to 648 million euros, reflecting competitive pressure in the consumer segment, offset by the expansion of the energy and business services business. The company highlighted the completion of the sale of 65% of Intelcia and the Covilhã Data Center as part of its portfolio optimization strategy. CEO Ana Figueiredo highlighted the company's "resilience" in a challenging period for the telecommunications sector.
Capital market rules are being changed again to adapt to new European directives and simplify investment. The new minimum threshold is set at 12 million euros, a significant increase compared to the eight million currently in force, representing an important change in the regulatory framework of the sector.
The CEO of Meo, Ana Figueiredo, states that the second quarter results confirm the company's resilience during one of the most challenging periods the telecommunications sector is experiencing.
