Aprobio promotes best practices for fuel storage in rural areas.

The Brazilian Association of Biofuel Producers (APROBIO) held a strategic meeting this Thursday (11) at the National Rural Learning Service of Rio Grande do Sul (Senar-RS) with leaders from the agricultural, cereal and fuel sectors with the aim of discussing initiatives aimed at technical qualification in rural areas. The meeting was attended by Jerônimo Goergen, president of the Brazilian Cereal Companies Association (ACEBRA) and APROBIO, Fabrício Severo Braz, president of the Intermunicipal Union of Retail Trade of Fuels and Lubricants of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Sulpetro), and Carlos Schneider, Executive Director of the National Union of Fuel and Lubricant Distribution Companies (SINDTRR). The central theme of the debate was the construction of a technical alignment for the potential development of educational actions related to Good Practices for Fuel Storage and Handling on Rural Properties. "Discussing this alignment is a fundamental step. Qualifying producers and rural workers in the correct handling of fuels is essential to guarantee safety in the field and preserve machinery that today relies on very high technology. The objective of this collaboration between the entities is to evaluate the construction of methodologies that precisely meet the demands for efficiency and sustainability required by the current market," highlighted Cláudio Rocha, technical director of Senar-RS. "We are talking about work that involves the entire supply chain. Fuel goes through different stages before reaching the rural producer, and each one plays a fundamental role in guaranteeing quality and performance. Proper storage is an essential part of this process, and therefore, we understand that bringing information and technical guidance to the field is a responsibility shared by all of us," affirms Jeronimo Goergen. The topic gains relevance at a time when Brazil is conducting the largest biodiesel testing program in the world. In this context, APROBIO reinforces its commitment to the continuous improvement of the entire supply chain, working together with retailers, distributors, and other entities involved in the sector. For the organization, proper storage is a strategic step to preserve fuel quality and ensure that producers obtain the best results in their operations. “Brazil is today a world reference in biodiesel testing, and we have a responsibility to continuously contribute to the evolution of this work. This protocol demonstrates that when entities, distributors, retailers, and sector representatives act in a coordinated manner, we can build solutions that generate concrete benefits for producers and for Brazilian agribusiness,” emphasizes Goergen. Another important outcome of the meeting concerns the concrete possibility of transferring equipment to the Rural Professional Training Center (CFPR Campanha), located in the municipality of Hulha Negra. The equipment can be used in practical training, expanding demonstration capacity and providing participants with experiences aligned with real-world field conditions.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.