Construction of Coamo's corn ethanol plant reaches 45% in Campo Mourão.

The construction project for Coamo's new corn ethanol plant in Campo Mourão, in the central-west region of Paraná, has reached milestone 45% and is entering the mechanical assembly phase, attracting skilled labor from various regions of Brazil. The new plant will join the cooperative's other 12 industrial plants in Campo Mourão and Paranaguá, Paraná, and in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul. "The current phase of the project focuses on civil infrastructure and the beginning of electromechanical assembly, consolidating itself as a milestone for local economic development," says Emerson Mansano, manager of Coamo's Corn Ethanol Plant.

Cutting-edge technology

According to Coamo's Industrial Director, Divaldo Corrêa, the project is entering a strategic phase. After the completion of a large part of the civil works, the focus now turns to vertical integration and the installation of equipment. "We are implementing the most modern technology available in the corn ethanol sector today," he states.

The director emphasizes that the plant was designed with cutting-edge technology, featuring American engineering projects and a global supply chain, with equipment imported from China, the United States, and mostly manufactured in Brazil itself.

Generating hundreds of jobs – The construction site is currently one of the largest hiring hubs in the region, employing around a thousand professionals distributed across more than 70 contracting companies, working in an integrated manner across civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.

According to Mansano, the expectation is that this number will grow considerably in the next two months, jumping to a contingent of around two thousand temporary workers from various regions of the country, including the North and Northeast, who have moved to the region attracted by the magnitude of the construction.

Planning – The construction schedule is rigorously on track, with work focused on expediting manufacturing and the logistics of receiving heavy equipment. The completion and start of operations are still projected for the first quarter of next year. “The current pace reflects the maturity of the project and the efficiency in mobilizing partner companies. We are optimistic about meeting the upcoming goals, which will consolidate this plant as a benchmark in productivity and technology in Brazil,” concludes the Industrial Director of Coamo.