Inpasa announces construction of new biorefinery

The new unit will be the company's 9^th biorefinery and the first in the state of Goiás, strengthening the integration between agriculture, energy, and industry. With an investment of R$2.4 billion, the project is expected to generate up to 2700 direct and indirect jobs during construction and another 420 permanent jobs in the operational phase. The inauguration is scheduled for the 1Q27.

“The arrival of Inpasa in Rio Verde expands our capacity to add value to grain production. Goiás is consolidating itself as a reference in the country's new energy matrix, combining productive efficiency, sustainability, and the generation of opportunities,” stated the governor of Goiás, Ronaldo Caiado.

“We are very happy with this investment in our municipality. Inpasa’s presence represents new opportunities for employment, income, and technology, further strengthening Goiás' agribusiness and regional development,” highlighted the mayor of Rio Verde, Wellington Carrijo Filho.

The new unit will have a capacity to process 2 million tpy of grains, resulting in the production of 1 billion l of ethanol , 490 000 t of DDGS (protein feed for cattle, pigs and poultry), 47 000 t of vegetable oil, and an estimated generation of 345 000 GWh of electricity from biomass.

“Rio Verde represents the meeting point between productivity and sustainability. In the heart of the Midwest, the new biorefinery will boost crop rotation, expand the use of clean energy, and strengthen regional competitiveness based on the bioeconomy,” added Éder Odvar Lopes, President of Inpasa.

Regional impact

The arrival of Inpasa in Rio Verde should boost the adoption of low-carbon technologies and open new markets for local rural producers. With the plant in operation, second-crop corn, sorghum, and other rotational grains will have greater liquidity and value, reducing logistical costs and strengthening production chains such as animal proteins.

The project also expands the integration between agriculture, industry, and energy, promoting sustainable economic development and generating opportunities in the region.

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