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Sucuriú Project advances in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul, with billion-dollar construction, projected peak of 14,000 workers, and future capacity of 3.5 million tons of pulp per year
The pulp megafactory under construction in Inocência is expected to mobilize up to 14,000 workers in the coming months, a number greater than the local population, as it advances towards the start of operations between 2027 and 2028.
Construction enters its heaviest phase
The Sucuriú Project, led by the Chilean multinational Arauco, has reached one of the most demanding stages of its implementation.
The construction is entering the heavy industrial assembly phase, marked by the installation of large-scale equipment and the consolidation of industrial structures.
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The construction site occupies about 3,500 hectares and concentrates machinery, metal parts, and significant operational movement.
This change of stage requires precision, complex logistics, and a high volume of specialized labor to maintain the schedule.
The expectation is that, in the coming months, the undertaking will reach a peak of approximately 14,000 workers operating simultaneously. This number exceeds the total population of Inocência, estimated at about 8,400 inhabitants.
Pulp megafactory changes local routine
Even before starting production, the pulp megafactory causes visible changes in the city’s daily life.
Inocência, previously characterized by a quieter pace, is now experiencing a bustling activity linked to one of the largest industrial projects in the country.
The progress of the construction increases the circulation of workers, machinery, and services in the municipality. The transformation occurs as the city adapts to the weight of a project that promises to redefine the regional economy in the coming years.
The current phase also increases the demand for housing, infrastructure, and services. With the arrival of thousands of professionals, the impact extends beyond the construction site and affects local activities that now cater to new needs.
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Capacity expected to reach 3.5 million tons
When it becomes operational, the unit will have the capacity to produce approximately 3.5 million tons of pulp per year. This forecast positions the project as the world’s largest single-line factory.
The schedule maintains the expectation of operations starting between late 2027 and 2028. Until then, the implementation will continue to focus on equipment, industrial systems, and structures necessary to support large-scale production.
The project also foresees energy self-sufficiency, with generation exceeding 400 megawatts. This point is part of the planned structure for the unit’s future operation and reinforces the industrial scale of the undertaking.
Permanent jobs and infrastructure
In addition to temporary positions during construction, the factory is expected to maintain approximately 6,000 permanent jobs after completion. These vacancies will be distributed across industrial, forestry, and logistics areas.
The investment also drives new businesses and pressures for logistical improvements. Road accesses and transmission lines are part of the package linked to the project, which advances amidst the expectation of a lasting impact on the region.
For Inocência, the arrival of the pulp megafactory represents a change of scale. The municipality now coexists with a construction project larger than its own population and with noticeable economic effects even before operations begin.
With information from Portal 6.
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