Tupy and MWM sign contract with Primato for production of renewable fuel and clean electricity

Agreement, which marks Tupy’s entry into the Energy & Decarbonization sector, also includes the vehicle transformation of the cooperative’s fleet

Tupy and MWM have entered into a partnership with the agricultural cooperative, Primato, to build a biogas plant in Ouro Verde do Oeste (PR), which will produce clean energy through the use of pig waste, and renewable fuel, with the generation of biofuel. This is the first agreement established after the combination between the two Companies, concluded in November 2022, which had as one of the main objectives the promotion of viable solutions for decarbonization.

The project starts with 13 properties, but there is potential to reach all members, who will be able to maintain their activities with the help of a clean energy source, resulting in less environmental impact and reduction in operating costs.

“Through this partnership with Primato, it will be possible to develop a complete solution for the use of waste from the production process on the farm, so that both small and large rural producers can neutralize the emission of Greenhouse Gases [GHG] generated by their activities, obtaining, at the same time, a reduction in operating costs and an increase in productivity,” says Fernando Cestari de Rizzo, CEO of Tupy.

According to José Eduardo Luzzi, CEO of MWM, the biogas production chain will begin with the collection of organic waste on rural properties.“ After being transported to the plant environment, they will be treated and, with the aid of biodigesters and the filtering and monitoring system, transformed into clean, high-quality energy to power the biomethane-powered generators produced by MWM.”

The agreement also foresees that MWM will make the vehicle transformation of the current fleet of diesel engines for gas. This is because the waste, which will be transformed into renewable fuel, can be applied both to move Primato trucks and to subsidize the electricity consumption of members.

“The same truck that takes feed for livestock will be supplied with the biomethane produced at the plant. This innovation will provide producers with extra income, in addition to contributing to the environment and meeting the benefits of the circular economy, promoting more sustainable food production, ”explains Léo Sabadin, president of Primato.

Still within this system, there is the generation of biofertilizers, which replace mineral fertilizers. And by doing so, they reduce the cost of and dependence on imported products for producers and also contribute to reducing the carbon footprint.

The design of the project is the result of the investment of Tupy and MWM in Research & Development. “In order for us to develop technologies like these, we need to invest in knowledge generation. In addition to partnerships with Brazilian universities, fostering national science, we have researchers in the areas of biology, zootechnics and agronomy in our team,” says Cristian, the director of MWM responsible for the project.

About MWM

MWM, a manufacturer of motors and generators, has a plant in São Paulo (SP) and a parts distribution center located in Jundiaí (SP). Completing 70 years in 2023, it operates in various markets such as the United States, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, among other countries. The company’s products serve the vehicle, agricultural, industrial, power generation and maritime segments. MWM also operates in the power generation segment, with diesel generator sets ranging from 10 to 1,250 kVA at 50 and 60Hz and with natural gas generators, ranging from 80 to 477 kVA at 50 and 60Hz. Today, the Company exports to more than 45 countries.

About Primato

Founded in 1997, Primato Cooperativa Agroindustrial operates in the pig, chicken, tilapia, beef cattle, milk, corn and soybean sectors in Toledo (PR) and region, also covering the locations of Santa Catarina (SC) and Mato Grosso do Sul (MS). With its growth, it started to manufacture feed for these agricultural sectors, currently having about 9,500 members. The cooperative expanded its portfolio and today operates in the following branches: supermarket, restaurant, pharmacy, grain receipt and fuel station.

About TUPY 

A Brazilian multinational company that designs and manufactures cast iron structural components with highly complex geometry and metallurgy. These engineering solutions are applied to the transportation, infrastructure, agribusiness, and energy generation sectors, contributing to the quality of life of people, promoting access to health, basic sanitation, drinking water, and the production and distribution of food worldwide. The production is concentrated in the Brazilian factories located in Betim (MG), São Paulo (SP) and Joinville (SC), and abroad, in the cities of Aveiro, in Portugal, and Saltillo, and Ramos Arizpe, in Mexico. The Company also has commercial offices in Brazil, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, and the U.S. www.tupy.com.br

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