Industrial facility in southern Brazil to be installed by Cemvita, under terms of partnership with Rio Grande do Sul's administration
In a significant move towards sustainable bio-based products and global decarbonization efforts, Cemvita, a leading U.S.-based industrial biotechnology company, has signed an engagement agreement to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The facility will produce FermOil™, a sustainable oil used as feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and FermNPK™, an innovative biofertilizer supporting regenerative agriculture.
The agreement, which formalizes Cemvita’s plan, positions Rio Grande do Sul as a potential global hub for innovation in the circular bioeconomy. The facility's role is to advance sustainable bio-based products and contribute to the bioeconomy circular model.
Cemvita's decision to establish the facility in Rio Grande do Sul aligns with a collaboration the company initiated with Be8, a local biofuel pioneer, to strengthen the SAF value chain. This partnership further reinforces the region’s long-term goals in sustainable biofuel solutions.
Rio Grande do Sul was chosen strategically due to its robust infrastructure, availability of crude glycerol, and strong track record in low-carbon public policies. The state's investment promotion agency, Invest RS, provides tailored services, including assistance in site selection, access to incentive programs, and coordination with public agencies.
Invest RS, in partnership with the State Department of Economic Development, aims to position Rio Grande do Sul as a competitive and strategic destination for new investments, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The signing ceremony was attended by acting governor Gabriel Souza, Invest RS CEO Rafael Prikladnicki, Cemvita CEO Moji Karimi, and Cemvita’s Strategy & Business Development Director, Fernando Borba.
Cemvita partners with major global corporations to deliver cutting-edge technological solutions that address climate challenges and help build a more sustainable future. The company's plant, set to be the first in the world to operate at industrial scale using this bioconversion technology, will undoubtedly contribute to these efforts.
For press inquiries, please contact Cemvita at [email protected]. As Rio Grande do Sul consolidates as a global hub for innovation in the circular bioeconomy, this facility represents a technological leap that integrates sustainable aviation fuel production with bio-based agricultural inputs, furthering global decarbonization efforts.
[1] Source: Invest RS Press Release, 2023 [3] Source: Cemvita Press Release, 2023 (available on their official website)
- The new Cemvita facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, will operate at industrial scale, using cloud-based bioconversion technology to produce FermOil™ and FermNPK™, contributing to global efforts in sustainable bio-based products and renewable-energy industry.
- The strategic location of Rio Grande do Sul, with its robust infrastructure, easy access to crude glycerol, and supportive low-carbon policies, offers an ideal setting for the finance industry to invest in the region, as demonstrated by Cemvita's decision to build their facility there.
- With the help of Invest RS, a local investment promotion agency, Cemvita is partnering with major global corporations, expanding the biofuel industry and aiming to make Rio Grande do Sul a competitive destination for businesses focused on innovation and sustainability.
- The signing of the engagement agreement between Cemvita and investors marks a significant step for Rio Grande do Sul in the news, positioning the region as a potential global hub for renewable-energy and circular bioeconomy, furthering the goals of the energy business in achieving global decarbonization efforts.
