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Why are the United Arab Emirates investing R$15 BILLION in a plant in Brazil? Discover a plant that generates 7 times more oil than soybeans and could generate R$100 BILLION in the coming years!

Written by Roberta Souza
Published 03/10/2024 às 19:54
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A R$15 billion investment from the United Arab Emirates could make macauba the new star of national agribusiness. This native plant, with the potential to produce up to seven times more oil per hectare than soybeans, is ready to transform the biofuels market and create thousands of jobs!

A soybean , which until now reigned supreme in the Brazilian agribusiness, may be ready to face strong competition. The macaúba , a plant typical of the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, has aroused the interest of investors Arabs , who see its potential as promising. With an investment of R$15 billion from Emirados Arabes Unidos , through Acelen Renováveis, macaúba could establish itself as Brazil's next big bet in the biofuels sector and more, as reported by the website sistemafaeb.

Macaúba: the new promise of agribusiness?

If the soybean is the queen of national agribusiness, the macaúba can become a new “darling”. Also known as bocaiuva or coconut-babão, this plant is an exceptional source of vegetable oil. What really impressed? Its ability to produce up to seven times more oil per hectare compared to soybean . This means a significant impact on the market!

Acelen Renováveis, controlled by the Mubadala fund of Emirados Arabes Unidos , demonstrates confidence in this potential and has already started construction of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) factory from Macauba in Mataripe, Bahia. Former president of Embrapa, Maurício Antônio Lopes, believes that macaúba may have a similar importance to soybean for Brazil, both in terms of oil production and its applications in the food, cosmetics and, of course, fuel industries.

Economic and environmental impacts: a revolution in the field

O investment Arabic in Macauba is not limited to a simple business issue; it is a bet on the sustainability of Brazilian agribusiness. Acelen's project expects to move almost $ 100 billion over the next ten years. In addition, the initiative promises to generate around 90 thousand direct and indirect jobs, mainly in degraded pasture areas, which will be revitalized and transformed into productive fields.

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And it doesn't stop there: the cultivation of macaúba in degraded areas contributes to the capture of carbon credits, an increasingly relevant topic in a world seeking solutions to global warming. In other words, in addition to generating income, macaúba helps take care of our planet. And who wouldn't like a bonus like that?

Challenges and opportunities: the path to global leadership

Of course, not everything is simple. Efficient processing of macaúba for oil removal still represents a challenge to be faced. However, with the partnership between accelerate and Embrapa, expectations are high. Soon, this native plant will be fully adapted and ready to compete on equal terms with other oilseeds, such as palm.

A genetic selection and the optimization of protection processes will be fundamental steps to maximize the economic and environmental benefits of macaúba . If everything goes according to plan, Brazil could become a global leader in the production of renewable fuels, Ea Macauba could be the engine of this revolution.

The future of Brazilian agribusiness: soy or macaúba?

A soybean has always played a central role in Brazilian agribusiness, but the arrival of macaúba promises to shake up this scenario. With a billion-dollar investment from Emirados Arabes Unidos , macaúba can establish itself as a new star in the field, boosting the economy, creating jobs and helping Brazil shine even brighter in the global biofuels market.

Are we witnessing the rise of macaúba as the new soybean? Although it is still too early to say, one thing is certain: Brazilian agribusiness may be about to undergo a major transformation. Leave your opinion in the comments!

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