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Brazil surprises the world by opening the LARGEST biodiesel complex on the planet using soybean oil!

Written by Roberta Souza
Published 09/10/2024 às 20:32
“biodiesel”, “soy”, “fuel”, “investment”
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With the new billion-dollar investment, Brazil consolidates itself as one of the major global players in the production of renewable fuel!

O Potential Group announced a robust investment of R$ 600 million to expand your plant biodiesel in Lapa, Paraná. The movement aims to make the place the largest biodiesel production complex from the soy oil of the world. The announcement, made during the sanction of the Future Fuel Law , reinforces Brazil's commitment to energy transition and the development of green technologies. With this expansion, the plant's annual production capacity will jump to an impressive 1,62 billion liters of fuel, according to moneytimes.

Ambitious and impactful energy transition project

The advancement in the sector of biodiesel It is not just a matter of business strategy, but also a direct response to the demand for more sustainable solutions. During the event in Brasilia, where the investment was announced, it was clear that the energy transition “is here to stay”. Carlos Eduardo Hammerschmidt , vice president of Grupo Potencial, highlighted the importance of legal security and stability to guarantee the investments necessary in the sector. The new Future Fuel Law has brought a disruption to companies, which now have a more predictable environment to plan for the future and expand their business in the renewable fuels market.

“biodiesel”, “soy”, “fuel”, “investment”
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Works have already arrived, with completion scheduled for 2026

The expansion of the biodiesel plant is already underway. According to the schedule of the Potential Group, the works are expected to be completed in 2026, which will consolidate the complex as a global reference in the sector. In addition, the company is also investing in the construction of a new soybean crusher, which is part of the strategy to ensure self-sufficiency in soy oil. With this new structure, the group estimates to produce 25 million liters of oil per month and still acquire 50 million additional liters to guarantee fuel production demand. In total, the investment in the soybean crusher reaches the mark of R$ 2 billion.

Significant expansion in biodiesel and glycerin production

The expansion of the Lapa plant does not just bring more biodiesel to the market, but also an increase in the production of refined glycerin, a valuable byproduct in the biofuels sector. With an increase of 720 million liters of biodiesel per year, the Potencial Group will also generate 100 thousand tons of refined glycerin annually, with a investment additional of R $ million 100. Glycerin, widely used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, will have its production process improved, which represents another significant advance in the company's portfolio.

“biodiesel”, “soy”, “fuel”, “investment”
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Brazil at the forefront of biofuel production

With the announcement of this investment billionaire, the Brazil reinforces its prominent position in the global biofuels market, especially in the use of soybean as raw material for the production of biodiesel. The country, which has already stood out in other renewable energy sources, such as ethanol, is now expanding its leadership to the energy sector. biodiesel , further contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. In short, the new Potencial Group complex, which will be fully operational in 2026, promises not only to benefit the national economy, but also to contribute to global decarbonization.

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Roberta Souza

Petroleum Engineer, postgraduate in Commissioning of Industrial Units, specialist in Industrial Corrosion. Get in touch to suggest an agenda, advertise job vacancies or advertise on our portal. We do not receive resumes

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