Guatemala has joined the Declaration of Belém for Sustainable Fuels, announced during COP30, where Minister of Energy and Mines Víctor Hugo Ventura represented the country. This move is part of Guatemala’s ongoing efforts to advance its energy transition strategy.
By signing this declaration, Guatemala commits to a global initiative aiming to quadruple the use of sustainable fuels by 2035. These fuels include liquid biofuels, biogas, low-emission hydrogen, and hydrogen-based fuels. In its statement on sustainable fuels, Guatemala highlighted its National Program for Alcohol Fuel.
Starting in 2026, Guatemala will begin blending 10% ethanol into gasoline. This policy is intended to strengthen energy security, create jobs, fulfill international commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change, improve air quality, and gradually reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
“Guatemala is convinced that clean and sustainable energy is not only an environmental goal but also a policy of sovereignty, productivity and dignity for our people,” said Víctor Hugo Ventura, Minister of Energy and Mines.
The Ministry reports that all stakeholders are working toward an energy matrix that respects the environment.
One month after the launch of the Declaration of Belém for Sustainable Fuels, 23 countries have endorsed the initiative: Andorra, Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, Panama, North Korea, Sudan, United Arab Emirates and Zambia. The diversity and geographic spread of these countries highlight the significance of sustainable fuels in advancing global energy transition efforts and addressing climate change.
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