- Circalo is operational for the 2026 growing season, with look-back opportunities from 2025.
- The platform aligns with Section 45Z implementation for ethanol producers.
- Circalo uses xarvio FIELD MANAGER and BIOENERGY for data verification and compliance.
- The system supports low carbon intensity feedstock procurement and third-party verification.
Introduction to Circalo
BASF has launched Circalo: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, a platform designed to assist farmers, agronomists, and ethanol producers in managing agricultural carbon intensity (CI) under evolving regulations, including Section 45Z.
Importance of Carbon Intensity
As the U.S. ethanol industry prepares for Section 45Z, the carbon intensity of agricultural feedstocks is becoming crucial for competitiveness and market access. Ethanol producers require scalable systems to document and verify CI reductions.
Functionality and Tools
Circalo utilizes xarvio FIELD MANAGER and xarvio BIOENERGY to transform farm data into verifiable inputs for biorefineries, supporting low CI fuel production strategies. The platform enables farm-level data capture, standardized reporting, and integration with biorefineries.
Verification and Compliance
Circalo addresses challenges in data collection and verification by providing third-party verification to meet regulatory requirements. It helps biorefineries secure verified low-carbon feedstocks and optimize incentives for farmers.
Operational Timeline
Circalo is fully operational for the 2026 growing season, with look-back opportunities from 2025, aligning with ethanol producers' planning for Section 45Z implementation. The platform is designed to adapt to evolving guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department and USDA.
