Platts sees higher Brazilian ethanol production during H2 September

In Brazil, Platts expects hydrous ethanol production during the second half of September to reach 1.25 billion liters, more than 12% higher on the year, while anhydrous ethanol production should increase nearly 4% to 838 million liters from 41.55 million tons of cane. The expected volume of cane crushed is more than 2% lower than last year and 8% lower than during the first half of September as a result of maintenance stoppages. The proportion of cane directed towards ethanol is seen to have risen to 52.88% during H2 September.