Olfar has become the largest biodiesel manufacturer in Brazil and announces that it will start the second phase of the plant in Goiás

According to Olfar – the largest biodiesel producer in Brazil, the new phase of the works at the plant in Goiás will include the construction of a soy processing plant, covering the complete area of ​​the soy oil extraction unit, with silos for grain storage, deposit for soybean meal, among other elements that make up the structure of the production process. It is estimated that 3 tons of soybeans are crushed per day.

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The government as an investor in Olfar

In order for the works to begin, Olfar had the support of the authorities of the municipality of Porangatu. The City Council of the city unanimously approved the assignment of a land that has 37 hectares, where the installation of the new plant will take place. Mayor Vanuza Valadares reported that she considers the moment to be a historic milestone for the development of the city.

On the occasion, the president of Olfar, José Carlos Weschenfelder, spoke about the great impact that the complex will bring not only to the city, but also to the entire northern region of Goiás, something that will boost development, in addition to generating employment and income. , bringing more quality of life to employees. Another very positive point is the aid to Agribusiness, which will certainly receive more technical assistance and better support from the company, from planting to harvesting.

“We thank the partnership of the City Council and the Executive Power, as well as the population of Porangatu who, since the beginning of operations, received the company in a welcoming way”, said Weschenfelder.

Start of work on the Olfar plant in Goiás

The works are expected to start at the end of 2021 to the beginning of 2022 and will have a total storage capacity of 33 thousand tons of grain.