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Raízen inaugurates a billion-dollar second-generation ethanol plant, promising benefits for the company and the population, check it out
The multinational Raízen inaugurated, last Friday (24), its Second Generation (E2G) ethanol plant, in Bonfim Bioenergy Park, located in Guariba (SP). This project, which represents an investment of R$1,2 billion, is the largest cellulosic ethanol plant in the world with an annual production capacity of 82 million liters, of which 80% have already been contracted.
Understand Raízen's objective with the inauguration of the largest second-generation ethanol plant of the world
Raízen, highlighted as the world's largest producer of second generation ethanol (E2G), sees this biofuel an essential solution for your commitment to the production of renewable and clean energy.
With its second-generation ethanol plant, the company aims to meet the growing global demand for a low-carbon economy and expand into sectors that are difficult to decarbonize, such as aviation and maritime transport.
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According to Ricardo Mussa, CEO of Raízen, with a carbon footprint 80% smaller than regular Brazilian gasoline and 30% smaller than First Generation Ethanol (E1G), the initiative represents a significant technological innovation in the bioenergy sector, being an example of the profitable circular economy, standing out for the reduction of waste and environmental impacts, since production was increased by 50% without requiring an additional hectare of sugarcane and does not compete with food production.
In addition to the Bonfim second-generation ethanol plant, Raízen already operates another E2G unit at the Costa Pinto Bioenergy Park, in Piracicaba (SP). Together, the facilities strengthen the company's position as the world's largest producer of second-generation ethanol, with a combined capacity of 124 million liters per year.
Raízen will invest in new ethanol plants in Brazil soon
The multinational announced plans to build nine more cellulosic ethanol plants, all with volumes already sold under long-term contracts. The company's plan includes a total of 20 units, E2G, developed to produce 1,6 billion liters per year.
The installation of the second generation ethanol plant brings significant benefits to local communities, increasing participation in the state fund of municipalities, promoting shared economic growth and developing national suppliers. The construction of the 20 units should impact more than 500 suppliers and generate more than 17 thousand direct and indirect jobs.
To train employees at the new plants, Raízen developed the first E2G Learning program, in partnership with institutions such as Senai, ETECs and BioContal. According to Mussa, emphasizing that these investments reinforce the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation, Raízen has 35% of its debt linked to renewable projects, including the construction of new plants, through anticipation of future revenues and green loans, such as the issuance of the first green bonds. Its commitment is to increase renewable energy production by 80% by 2030.
Get to know Raízen better
Raízen is an integrated energy company responsible for producing and selling ethanol, sugar, fuels and bioenergy. The multinational mobilizes people and enhances business through the energy it delivers. Its business is supported by diverse roots and, in this way, it is present in the lives of thousands of people every day.
The company works with the boldness of those who think big, with innovation and looking to the future. Always committed to ethics, safety and sustainability. And, to be everything it is today and build an even more promising future, it relies on a strong culture that is born from the inside out and is translated through its roots.
