Inpasa achieves global certification and leads production of ethanol for sustainable aviation fuel in Brazil
A Inpasa, the largest producer of grain ethanol in Latin America, received the international ISCC Corsia certification, recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), on May 23, 2025. This certification allows the company to supply ethanol and Technical Corn Oil (TCO) as raw materials for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), consolidating its position in the global biofuels market.
Certification expands Inpasa’s operations in the SAF sector
Initially granted to the Dourados (MS) unit, the ISCC Corsia certification now covers all Inpasa plants in Brazil. With this, the company is able to supply ethanol and TCO, a strategic byproduct in the production of SAF through technological routes such as Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) and HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids). Inpasa’s TCO production capacity is approximately 846 thousand kilos per day, totaling around 305 thousand tons per year.
According to Christopher Davies Junior, Inpasa’s sustainability director, said:
The certification marks a new level of international credibility.
“We are anticipating trends, investing in technologies and contributing to a cleaner energy matrix for Brazil and the world.”
Expansion and investments strengthen market leadership
Inpasa began operations in Brazil in 2019, after operating in Paraguay since 2008. The company currently has five plants in operation in the country and plans to open a new biorefinery in Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA) in 2026. In 2024, the company achieved gross revenue of R$14,9 billion and invested approximately R$4,9 billion in expanding its production capacity. The Sinop (MT) plant stands out as the largest corn ethanol production unit in the world, processing more than 4,6 million tons of the cereal and producing 2,1 billion liters of ethanol annually. With a daily production of approximately 16 million liters of ethanol, Inpasa accounts for approximately 17% of the national production of this biofuel, according to data from the National Union of Corn Ethanol (UNEM) and the Society of Agribusiness Consulting (SCA Brasil).
Sustainability and innovation drive growth
Inpasa uses second-harvest raw materials, such as corn and sorghum, without affecting food production or land use. In 2024, it processed around 8,3 million tons of corn, producing 3,7 billion liters of ethanol. Since the beginning of operations in Brazil, it has avoided the emission of 15 million tons of CO₂, compared to fossil fuels. The company’s units are certified by RenovaBio and, in 2024, generated 1,3 million decarbonization credits (CBIOs).
Renewable energy matrix and environmental commitment
All Inpasa units are self-sufficient, as they use renewable energy from various biomasses, which guarantees energy efficiency and sustainability. Furthermore, the company injects excess energy into the National Interconnected System (SIN), directly contributing to the national supply of clean electricity. In 2024, for example, the company generated 1.420 GWh, enough to supply 134 homes for an entire year. In addition, the company already has more than 23 solar panels in operation, both in Sinop (MT) and, similarly, in Dourados (MS). Finally, with certifications such as the GHG Protocol gold seal and ISCC Corsia, Inpasa reinforces its environmental and global commitment.
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