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The expansion will result in the creation of 420 new direct and indirect jobs, increasing the total number of jobs at the unit to 1.671, a growth of 33%
BP Bunge Bioenergia revealed a investment of BRL 530 million to expansion of its Pedro Afonso ethanol plant, located in Tocantins. With works scheduled to begin in October 2024 and completion scheduled for July 2026, the project promises to significantly transform unit capacity and local economic impact, according to the website Petronotícias.
Expansion of ethanol grinding and production
The investment will allow the plant to increase its sugarcane crushing capacity from 2,6 million to 3,4 million tons per harvest, marking a growth of 30%. With this expansion, BP Bunge's total grinding capacity will be increased from 32,4 million to 33,2 million tons, reinforcing the company's position as one of the largest in the bioenergy sector.
Job creation
The expansion rwill result in the creation of 420 new direct and indirect jobs, increasing the total number of jobs at the unit to 1.671, a 33% growth. This increase will not only strengthen BP Bunge as one of the region's leading employers, but also will have a significant impact on the local economy. Currently, the plant already employs 1.251 people, which corresponds to around 47% of jobs in the area.
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Expansion of the ethanol plant
The expansion project covers several areas, with emphasis on the agricultural sector. will be 6 thousand new hectares of sugarcane planted, expanding the plant's total planted area to 34.760 hectares, an increase of 20%. Furthermore, around 20 new irrigation pivots will be installed, which will run on renewable energy generated by the plant itself. This development also includes the expansion of the unit's power generation potential.
Another important aspect of investment is the increase in ethanol production capacity, who will increase from 200 million to 280 million liters per harvest, representing a 40% growth. This increase is crucial for BP Bunge, as it aims to strengthen the company's presence in the biofuels market and ensure continued growth in the coming years.
