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Pulp Sector Reports 17.6% Higher Energy Consumption In The First Half Of This Year Compared To The Same Period Last Year

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 27/07/2022 at 17:45

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The Increase in Energy Consumption Is Related, Among Other Factors, to the Rising Demand for Pulp Due to the War in Ukraine

As reported by CNN Brasil last Tuesday (the 26th), Brazil experienced a 17.6% increase in electricity consumption in the wood, paper, and pulp sectors in the first half of this year. The survey was conducted by the Electric Energy Commercialization Chamber (CCEE).

In May, the increase reached 22.6%, which, according to CCEE, can be explained by the rising demand for basic inputs, given the scenario of the war in Ukraine.

Manager of Market Analysis and Information at CCEE Discusses the Rise in Energy Consumption in the Country

Ricardo Gedra – manager of market analysis and information at the institution – clarifies the roots of the movement in the country, which is the world’s largest exporter of pulp.

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Increase in Energy Consumption in the Pulp Sector Is Also Justified by the Inauguration of a New Factory in Paraná

In addition to the previously mentioned factors, the increase in energy consumption was also driven by the inauguration of a pulp factory in Paraná, which took place during the second half of last year. The unit is responsible for an energy consumption higher than that of the entire state of Acre, the state with the lowest energy demand in the country.

In the state of Paraná, the increase in consumption in the pulp sector was 58.8% due to the new factory. Following are the states of Minas Gerais (6.8%); Bahia (4.4%); São Paulo (4.3%); and Espírito Santo (3.9%).

CCEE Also Records a 1.4% Increase in Electricity Consumption Across All Sectors of the Country

Preliminary data obtained by the Electric Energy Commercialization Chamber (CCEE) also demonstrate that, compared to the same period in 2021, electricity consumption in Brazil grew by 1.4% in the first half of this year.

According to the institution’s assessment, the increase occurred primarily due to the resumption of activities in some important sectors of the economy, such as beverages, food, and services. In addition, there is a favorable moment for exports, which also contributes to the increased consumption.

In addition to the advancements in the Paper, Wood, and Pulp sector, which have already been mentioned, there were also increases in consumption in the Services (25.7%); Commerce (14.2%); Sanitation (12.1%); Food (9.2%); Beverages (7.7%); Transportation (5.6%); Chemicals (5.3%); Metallic Minerals Extraction (0.2%); among others.

Pulp Sector Reports 17.6% Higher Energy Consumption In The First Half Of This Year Compared To The Same Period Last Year

The Increase in Energy Consumption Is Related, Among Other Factors, to the Rising Demand for Pulp Due to the War in Ukraine

Manager of Market Analysis and Information at CCEE Discusses the Rise in Energy Consumption in the Country

Increase in Energy Consumption in the Pulp Sector Is Also Justified by the Inauguration of a New Factory in Paraná

CCEE Also Records a 1.4% Increase in Electricity Consumption Across All Sectors of the Country

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Pulp Sector Reports 17.6% Higher Energy Consumption In The First Half Of This Year Compared To The Same Period Last Year

The Increase in Energy Consumption Is Related, Among Other Factors, to the Rising Demand for Pulp Due to the War in Ukraine

Manager of Market Analysis and Information at CCEE Discusses the Rise in Energy Consumption in the Country

Increase in Energy Consumption in the Pulp Sector Is Also Justified by the Inauguration of a New Factory in Paraná

CCEE Also Records a 1.4% Increase in Electricity Consumption Across All Sectors of the Country

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China is building an artificial island in the middle of the sea, covering 20 km², to construct the largest offshore airport in the world, the Dalian Jinzhouwan. This $4.3 billion project is anchored on more than 3,000 pillars embedded in the rock beneath the ocean and is scheduled to open in 2035.

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