Cocal

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Brazilian agribusiness group Cocal, founded in 1980, operates two industrial units in São Paulo, producing sugar, ethanol, and bioelectricity. The company generates over 1,000 GWh/year from biomass, with an installed capacity of 200 MW.

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Founded 1980 6,000 employees

Agribusiness CompanyOperatorDeveloper

Strategic Overview

Focuses on sustainable production practices for sugar, ethanol, and bioelectricity.
Utilizes sugarcane bagasse as a renewable fuel source, contributing to Brazil's energy matrix.
Integrated energy generation supports self-sufficiency and provides surplus for grid sale.

Deal History (1)

Siemens Brasil, Cocal, and GIZ study green hydrogen and synthetic fuels production at ethanol plant

Partner Hydrogen Brazil Apr 6, 2026

Investment Focus

Technologies

Hydrogen1

Geography

Brazil1

Key People

Carlos Ubiratan Garms

President of the Board of Directors

Ricardo Garms

CEO

André Gustavo Garms

Administrative and Financial Director

Carlos Alberto Garms

Agricultural Director

Luiz Gustavo Garms

Industrial Director

Track Record

200

MW Total

Years Active

Notable projects: Paraguaçu Paulista Industrial Unit (Bioelectricity), Narandiba Industrial Unit (Bioelectricity)

Detailed Analysis

Sectors

UtilitiesEnergy Transition

Geographies

Brazil

Deal Stage

OperatingGreenfield

Technologies

Biogas

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