Unipar to Invest R$ 140 Million in New Factory Construction in Bahia at the Camaçari Petrochemical Pole, Utilizing Green Energy

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 21/07/2022 at 12:07

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The New Unipar Factory Will Contribute to the Expansion of Basic Sanitation Services in Brazil and Will Be Partially Powered by Wind Energy

The Unipar plans to begin construction of its third factory in Brazil at the Camaçari Petrochemical Complex in Bahia this semester. The project is related to the new Sanitation Framework – a law aimed at universalizing water and sewage services by 2033.

A leading company in the production of chlorine and soda and one of the largest manufacturers of PVC in South America, Unipar will invest R$ 140 million in the new factory, with construction expected to take up to 24 months.

Unipar’s New Project Focuses on Universal Access to Basic Sanitation

Through this initiative, the company aims to meet the growing demand for hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, and caustic soda, especially in the Northeast region, where there is the greatest expectation for progress in basic sanitation.

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The Factory in Bahia Will Utilize Sustainable Energy Sources

According to Unipar’s CEO, Mauricio Russomanno, the Bahia factory was designed with some of the most modern and eco-efficient chlorine production technologies. The executive also states that this will allow for a reduction in the consumption of inputs such as energy, which currently accounts for 50% of the cost of producing chlorine and soda.

The new facility will be partially powered by wind energy from its own generation, aligning with Unipar’s goal of exceeding an 80% renewable energy matrix by 2025.

In Bahia, the Tucano Wind Farm is also located. The project is set to begin operations in 2023 and is a joint venture formed between the petrochemical company and AES Brazil, with Unipar operating 25 wind turbines. Of the total 150 MW of installed capacity at the farm, the company will use an average of 60 MW under a self-production contract for 20 years.

Additionally, the company is also involved in two other initiatives for green energy generation: the construction of the Cajuína Wind Complex in Rio Grande do Norte, also with AES Brazil, and the Lar do Sol – Casablanca II project in Minas Gerais, with Atlas Renewable Energy.

Together, these three parks are expected to have a total installed capacity of 239 MW, of which 49 MW will be allocated to Unipar. According to Russomanno, these initiatives will ensure access to energy for an extended period, as well as enhance cost competitiveness and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2024.

The new factory in Camaçari, Bahia, will make Unipar have four plants, three in Brazil and one in Argentina, located in Bahía Blanca. The company is thus fulfilling its expansion plan, aiming to double in size over the next ten years.

Unipar to Invest R$ 140 Million in New Factory Construction in Bahia at the Camaçari Petrochemical Pole, Utilizing Green Energy

The New Unipar Factory Will Contribute to the Expansion of Basic Sanitation Services in Brazil and Will Be Partially Powered by Wind Energy

Unipar’s New Project Focuses on Universal Access to Basic Sanitation

The Factory in Bahia Will Utilize Sustainable Energy Sources

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Unipar to Invest R$ 140 Million in New Factory Construction in Bahia at the Camaçari Petrochemical Pole, Utilizing Green Energy

The New Unipar Factory Will Contribute to the Expansion of Basic Sanitation Services in Brazil and Will Be Partially Powered by Wind Energy

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