Cemvita has signed an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalising its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for the production of FermNPK™, a biofertilizer that supports regenerative agriculture.
While the site will produce a biofertilizer that supports regenerative agricultural practices the facility will also be used to produce low-carbon oil derived from crude glycerol, which will serve as feedstock for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
“The signing of this engagement agreement with Cemvita marks a strategic milestone for Rio Grande do Sul and reinforces our leadership in innovation and technology. Invest RS’s role is precisely to enable projects like this, connecting companies with our state and offering technical support and tailored solutions,” said Rafael Prikladnicki, President of Invest RS.
Invest RS provides specialised technical support, institutional coordination, value chain mapping, identification of industrial areas, and assistance in securing economic and tax incentives. The state was chosen strategically due to its robust infrastructure, availability of crude glycerol, and strong track record in low-carbon public policies.
“This is a project that combines development and sustainability, fully aligned with the guidelines of our Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development Plan, and one that strengthens the state's business-friendly environment by making it the choice of this American company,” said Deputy Secretary of Economic Development, Leandro Evaldt.
The plant will be the first in the world to operate at industrial scale using this bioconversion technology. The project represents a major technological leap that positions the state at the forefront of the energy transition, with direct impact on sectors such as aviation, agriculture, and renewable energy.
“Brazil, and especially Rio Grande do Sul, aligns perfectly with Cemvita’s strategic vision,” commented Moji Karimi, CEO of Cemvita. “It offers the infrastructure, regulatory environment, and feedstocks needed to scale up our waste-to-value platform. We’re excited to find public and private partners equally committed to driving a low-carbon transition.”
This will be the first industrial scale plant in the world using this technology, placing Rio Grande do Sul at the forefront of global innovation in circular bioeconomy. The facility represents a technological leap that integrates SAF production with bio-based agricultural inputs, advancing global decarbonisation efforts.