BNDES approves R$150 million financing for Cerradinho's biofuel expansion

Type: Financing · Technology: Biomass · Country: Brazil · Announced: 2026-07-23

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social approved a financing package of R$150 million for Cerradinho in 2026, marking a direct loan to the biofuel group. The funds will be used to finance innovation, industrial modernization, and the expansion of biocombustible production at Cerradinho's units in Chapadão do Céu, Goiás, and Maracaju, Mato Grosso do Sul. The credit package consists of two separate operations targeting the group's biofuel facilities. This financing bolsters Cerradinho's role in Brazil's renewable biofuel sector and aligns with BNDES's mandate to promote sustainable industrial growth. The agreement highlights the government's commitment to increasing renewable energy capacity in the Cerrado region, with no additional advisors or lenders disclosed.

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