Be8 opens operations in Italy and expands its European expansion strategy.

THE Brazilian biofuel producer Be8 announced expansion of its operations to Italywith the opening a branch in MilanAccording to information released by the company to ReutersThis initiative is part of a strategy to expand its operations in European market of renewable energiesThe new unit should serve as a platform for… biofuel exports and raw materials intended for Europeincluding soybean oil, fats animals, oil kitchen used and other residual inputs used in renewable fuel productionThe company already has operations in Switzerlandbut believes that a presence in a country that is part of European Union This will facilitate the expansion of business within the bloc. According to the president of Be8, Erasmo Carlos BattistellaThis expansion represents another step in the company's strategic plan focused on geographic growth and offering… low-carbon energy solutionsIn addition to commercial activities, The company does not rule out making industrial investments in Italy in the coming years.. Second BattistellaThe decision will depend on the development of… local demand for biofuels and the business environment created after the entry into force of trade agreement between Mercosur and European UnionA Be8 It is also evaluating the implementation of a logistics structure in the European country to function as a hub for connecting and distributing products in the region. Headquartered in Passo Fundo (RS)a Be8 It is one of the biggest. Brazilian biodiesel producers and has industrial units in the states of Paraná, Mato Grosso, Piauí and Toin addition to a branch in ParaguayThe company is also investing in the construction of a wheat ethanol plant node Rio Grande do Sul, scheduled to begin operations next year, reinforcing its diversification strategy in the biofuels segment.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.