The state Mato Grosso has received a new investment in the verticalization of its agricultural production.
Engevix < http://www.engevix.com.br > announced the installation of a new biodiesel and derivatives plant “BioAraguaia,” that will be installed in Água Boa (730 km the East of the capital).
Construction is foreseen for March of next year, the counts on an investment of $ 100 million US, generating around 700 jobs in the 16 months of its construction and 150 full time employees.
At this first moment, 19 producers in the region have guaranteed the supply of 260 a thousand tons of soy and 142 thousand tons of sunflower seed. Along with these producers, 79 thousand hectares already dedicated to the new enterprise.
The state of Mato Grosso was chosen by the entrepreneurs after two years of studies. “Our presence in the State is due to our studies of localization. All the agricultural conditions and of governmental incentives are favourable.”.
It is useful to remembering that together with the jobs announced, the number of indirect jobs will be significant" , the vice-president of the Engevix, Gerson de Mello Allamada added. Currently the project is in phase of getting the environmental licenses for installation.
“This is an enterprise that fits this moment of Mato Grosso’s development.
It is a business that is born with partnerships and comes to add value to our production " , detailed the secretary of Agrarian Development, Neldo Égon. The by-product bran will be used in the confinement feeding, common in the region.
