The Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) marks construction commencement of the world's largest biogas plant from citrus effluents, which is located in Bebedouro, São Paulo, Brazil. Covering an area of 195,000 square meters, the unit will be able to process 400 m³/h in effluents, create more than 50,000 Nm³ of biogas, and reduce CO₂ emissions at the local level by over 20%.
With this innovative technology from LDC, 100% reuse of treated water will be ensured while replacing fossil fuels. In the first half of 2026, the plant is expected to be in operation.
It is a measure through which LDC strengthens the commitment to decarbonize the supply chain and undertake sustainable development. The pilot project has already shown that that target was exceeded by 15 percent.
As one of the largest citrus juice processors and exporters, LDC goes on investing in green solutions for increasing efficiency and sustainability in the operations while minimizing environmental impacts and optimizing natural resource use.
Urca Group
The largest biomethane plant in Latin America is Gás Verde, a member of the Urca Group, in Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro. In this way, Brazil progresses toward becoming an increasingly important global player in the green economy.
The Seropédica plant refines biogas to produce biomethane, a fuel similar to natural gas derived from petroleum but with 80% lower emissions.
