World's Largest Biogas Plant Will Be in Brazil! Facility Will Use Citrus Waste to Generate Sustainable Energy and Reduce Environmental Impact in Production

World’s Largest Biogas Plant Will Be in Brazil! Facility Will Use Citrus Waste to Generate Sustainable Energy and Reduce Environmental Impact in Production

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 15/03/2025 at 10:28

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Citrus Waste Gains Visibility With The Arrival Of The World’s Largest Biogas Plant: French Multinational Invests In New Unit To Reduce 20% Of Emissions In A City In SP.

On Tuesday (11), Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a multinational from France and one of the global leaders in the production and sale of citrus juices, officially launched the construction of the world’s largest biogas plant produced from citrus waste, located in Bebedouro, São Paulo state.

Learn How The New Biogas Plant In Brazil Will Be

The new unit that will use citrus waste occupies a total area of approximately 200,000 m² and has an initial capacity to treat 400 m³/h of citrus effluents generated at the company’s local unit, potentially generating over 50,000 Nm³/day of sustainable gas. The expectation is for a reduction of over 20% in CO2 emissions from operations in Bebedouro, aligned with the company’s global commitment to sustainability.

The major differentiator of the world’s largest biogas plant is the use of a specific inoculum developed by LDC itself, which efficiently decomposes citrus waste from processing, such as oranges and lemons.

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The World’s Largest Biogas Plant Is Expected To Be Completed By The End Of The First Semester Of 2026

It is noteworthy that the sludge generated by the process can be reused as organic fertilizer on the more than 30,000 hectares of orchards managed by the company. The construction of the unit is expected to be completed by the end of the first semester of 2026, with expansion potential, considering that the total acquired land encompasses 10,000 hectares, allowing for expansion if demand increases.

According to Paulo Hladchuk, Global Head of LDC’s Juice Platform, the world’s largest biogas plant makes a real circular economy model possible and will also reduce the emission of polluting gases by 20%.

Another important aspect of the project is the potential future production of biomethane, provided that the fuel undergoes a purification process that increases its methane concentration to 96%, allowing for commercial use and in the company’s vehicle fleets.

The World’s Largest Biogas Plant Receives Support From The Government Of SP

The project using citrus waste has significant institutional support from the Government of the State of São Paulo, which has been fostering investments in renewable energy and biofuels.

The Secretary of Agriculture and Supply of the State, Guilherme Piai, highlighted that this investment of millions of dollars demonstrates confidence in the business environment in São Paulo, which offers legal security, research, and availability of credit for agribusiness.

The multinational’s investment reflects confidence in the Brazilian citrus sector, especially in São Paulo, where seven out of every ten cups of juice consumed in the world are produced. The citrus sector in São Paulo generated over 45,000 jobs in the 2023/2024 harvest, a growth of 10% compared to the previous year, demonstrating the positive impact of the sector on the regional economy.

Source: Globo Rural

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World’s Largest Biogas Plant Will Be in Brazil! Facility Will Use Citrus Waste to Generate Sustainable Energy and Reduce Environmental Impact in Production

Citrus Waste Gains Visibility With The Arrival Of The World’s Largest Biogas Plant: French Multinational Invests In New Unit To Reduce 20% Of Emissions In A City In SP.

Learn How The New Biogas Plant In Brazil Will Be

The World’s Largest Biogas Plant Is Expected To Be Completed By The End Of The First Semester Of 2026

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