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Al Khaleej Sugar announces mega-factory in Bahia that promises to generate thousands of jobs. Sugar refinery will have the capacity to produce 14 million tons per year.
Al Khaleej Sugar (AKS), owner of the world's largest sugar refinery, based in the United Arab Emirates, plans to build a megafactory in Bahia, generating thousands of jobs. During a meeting held last Tuesday (19), between the governor of Bahia, Jerônimo Rodrigues, and the owner of the company, Jamal Al Ghurair, details of a sugar refinery project were discussed, which aims to strengthen the sugar-alcohol and bioenergy sectors in the state.
Al Khaleej Sugar's megafactory in Bahia promises to generate up to 50 new jobs
The meeting resulted in the signing of a protocol of intentions, formalizing Al Khaleeej Sugar's commitment to expanding its operations in Brazil. The new factory in Bahia will aim to process 14 million tons of sugar cane per year, focusing on sugar production for export and bioenergy.
The choice of Bahia for the sugar refinery is justified by the strategic combination of natural resources and infrastructure. Al Khaleej Sugar highlighted the potential use of West-East Integration Railroad (Fiol) as a solution for the flow of production. In addition, the abundance of water from the São Francisco River was identified as an essential factor for the viability of the project, which will create several jobs.
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The installation of the megafactory in Bahia promises to generate up to 50 direct and indirect jobs, marking a significant impact on the Bahian economy. The expectation is that the project will also boost local agriculture, with partnerships between the sugar refinery and producers in the region, who will be responsible for supplying the raw material.
Furthermore, the megafactory will position itself as a driver of ethanol production, expanding the use of biomass and diversifying bioenergy sources in the state.
Expectations for the future of the sugar refinery
In addition to creating jobs, Al Khaleej Sugar plans to attract Brazilian investors to support the project, integrating agriculture, industry and bioenergy. The governor Jerome Rodrigues expressed support for the initiative, committing to articulating policies that favor the implementation of the proposal, with a view to adding value to local products and expanding Bahian exports.
Al Khaleej’s sugar refinery project in Brazil represents a milestone for the sugar and ethanol sector. The partnership between the global sugar giant and the government of Bahia promises to boost the state as a strategic hub for exports and innovation in the bioenergy market, in addition to generating thousands of jobs.
With a robust investment and the generation of thousands of jobs, the initiative has the potential to transform the local economic panorama and consolidate Brazil's leadership in the global sugar and ethanol market.
How was the meeting between the government of Bahia and the company?
On the occasion, Rodrigues highlighted Bahia's competitive advantages in hosting the project, highlighting the quality of the soil, the abundance of water resources and the logistics infrastructure needed to transport the production. According to him, Brazil has all the conditions to host the megafactory in Bahia, which will boost its production capacity and generate many jobs for the population.
During the meeting, Rui Costa also highlighted the importance of ongoing infrastructure projects, such as Fiol and Porto Sul, as key elements in enabling the flow of production. He also mentioned the BNDES and Petrobras as possible partners in financing the project. According to the government of Bahia, the installation of the sugar refinery is considered a priority.
