What Oleoplan does

Oleoplan S.A. Oleos Vegetais Planalto is a privately held Brazilian agribusiness and biofuel group founded in 1979 and headquartered in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. The company operates as a fully integrated soybean processor and biodiesel producer, owning five industrial units strategically located across Brazil's principal agricultural regions — Veranópolis/RS (2007), Iraquara/BA (2012, operated as Oleoplan Nordeste), Tomé-Açu/PA (2022), Cacoal/RO (2022), and Lucas do Rio Verde/MT (2025) — with combined authorized installed biodiesel capacity of 4,563 m³/day (1.67 billion liters/year) and 10.6% national market share, making it the largest single biodiesel producer in Brazil.

The company's core technology stack comprises soybean crushing and grain origination, biodiesel production from soybean oil and animal fats, and the commercialization of soybean complex byproducts (soybean meal, lecithin, crude glycerin, refined glycerin via double distillation to ≥99.5% glycerol, and soybean hulls). Each industrial unit houses an INMETRO CGCRE-accredited laboratory under ISO/IEC 17025 for batch quality testing. The group also operates an 18-20 branch grain origination network (>500,000 tons storage) in Rio Grande do Sul, a waterway terminal at Canoas/RS for export shipments, and two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Palmaplan (oil palm cultivation in Roraima, 2008) and Enerplan (wind energy generation complexes Faísa/CE and Pontal/RS, capable of meeting electricity demand for 750,000 people). A proprietary B100 fleet of 5 Scania trucks demonstrates end-use viability of the company's biodiesel.

Revenue is generated by selling biodiesel into Brazil's regulated fuel blending market under mandatory B15 mandates (in the process of increasing under the 2024 'Fuel of the Future' law), selling soybean meal and hulls (GMP+ certified) into animal nutrition markets, selling lecithin (Halal certified) and glycerin to food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industrial buyers domestically and internationally, and selling fertilizers and agrochemicals to soybean producers through its branch network under cash, installment, or barter-for-soybean terms. The company sources from a network of 30,000+ Pronaf-enrolled family farmers under the Social Biofuel Seal, operates as a bonded issuer (5th through 7th debenture issuances), and accesses additional working capital through Brazilian debt capital markets.

Name

Oleoplan

Legal name

Oleoplan S.A. Oleos Vegetais Planalto

Website

https://oleoplan.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Oleoplan is a Brazilian soybean processor and biodiesel producer operating five industrial units across Brazil with 10.6% national market share, supplying fuel blenders, industrial manufacturers, and a 30,000+ family farmer supplier network with biodiesel and soybean-derived byproducts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biodiesel and Soybean Derivatives

NAICS

Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiesel (FAME) Production (EUAAAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vegetable Oil Crushing & Refining (Soy, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Corn, Cottonseed) (AFAKAEAA), Biofuel Distribution & Fuel Marketing (Wholesale/Retail) (EUAAAHAI), Industrial Oil & Wax Crop Farming (Castor, Jojoba, Oil Palm for industrial uses) (AFAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Biodiesel production
• Soybean crushing
• Renewable fuels
• Agricultural commodities
• Specialty soybean derivatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto Alegre

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Biodiesel Production and Sales: Oleoplan's core revenue driver: producing and selling biodiesel, a renewable and biodegradable fuel blended into fossil diesel. Since 2008, Brazilian law mandates mandatory biodiesel blending. With authorized installed production capacity of 4,563 m³/day (1.67 billion liters/year) across five plants, the company holds 10.6% of Brazil's biodiesel market share.
2. Soybean Meal (Farelo de Soja): Ground soybean produced as a byproduct of oil extraction, sold primarily as high-protein animal feed for poultry, pigs, and cattle. GMP+ certified, representing a significant byproduct revenue stream from soybean crushing operations.
3. Soybean Lecithin: Natural emulsifier from soybean oil processing, sold to food (biscuits, chocolates, ice cream, breads, candies, margarine), pharmaceutical, cosmetics, paint, and rubber industries. Certified Halal compliant, sold domestically and internationally.
4. Glycerin (Glicerina): Byproduct of biodiesel production (80% glycerol content), sold primarily to chemical and animal nutrition industries. Most of the volume is exported to international markets. Refined glycerin (≥99.5% glycerol) is also produced via double distillation for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
5. Soybean Hull (Casca de Soja): Hull remaining after soybean oil extraction, sold as animal feed for ruminants, free of allergenic substances and chemical additives.
6. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals: Oleoplan sells fertilizers and agrochemicals to soybean producers and suppliers through its branch network in Rio Grande do Sul. Payment options include cash, installment plans, or barter (exchange for soybeans at harvest), helping farmers manage input cost volatility.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oleoplan produces biodiesel from soybean oil (and animal fats) at five industrial plants across Brazil, with authorized capacity of 4,563 m³/day and ~10.6% of Brazil's biodiesel market share. It also crushes soybeans to supply soybean meal (GMP+ animal feed), lecithin (Halal-certified emulsifier), glycerin and refined glycerin (chemical/pharma/food grade), and soybean hull (ruminant feed). The group complements these with fertilizers and agrochemicals sold through its grain branches and renewable electricity via subsidiary Enerplan's wind complexes.

Product overview

Oleoplan is a Brazilian company with over 46 years of experience in soybean processing and biodiesel production. The company operates a diversified portfolio consisting of five industrial units for biodiesel production and soybean crushing located in Veranópolis (RS), Iraquara (BA), Tomé-Açu (PA), Cacoal (RO), and Lucas do Rio Verde (MT). The product portfolio centers on biodiesel as the core offering, supported by the soybean complex products (soybean meal, lecithin, glycerin, refined glycerin, and soybean hull) derived from the oil extraction process. Additionally, fertilizers and agricultural chemicals are offered as complementary products to soybean producers and suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oleoplan Nordeste: Regional subsidiary focused on soybean processing and biodiesel production in Northeast Brazil, located in Iraquara/BA.
• Palmaplan
• Enerplan

Products and services

• Biodiesel Renewable and biodegradable fuel produced from vegetable oils (primarily soybean oil) and animal fats. Sold to fuel distributors and blenders for mandatory blending with petroleum diesel across Brazil under B15 and future higher blend mandates.
• Soybean Meal (Farelo de Soja) Ground soybeans produced as a byproduct of oil extraction, sold primarily as high-protein animal feed for poultry, swine, and cattle. GMP+ certified for quality throughout the production process.
• Soybean Lecithin (Lecitina de Soja) Natural emulsifier obtained from soybean oil extraction, sold to the food industry (biscuits, chocolates, ice cream, breads, candies, margarine), and to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, paint, and rubber industries. Halal certified.
• Glycerin (Glicerina) Byproduct of biodiesel production traded with 80% glycerol content, sold primarily to chemical and animal nutrition industries. Most volume is exported to international markets.
• Refined Glycerin (Glicerina Refinada) High-purity refined glycerin (≥99.5% glycerol) obtained through double distillation of crude glycerin of plant and animal origin. Used as an ingredient in chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
• Soybean Hull (Casca de Soja) Soybean hull remaining after soybean oil extraction, sold as animal feed for ruminants. Free of allergenic substances and chemical additives.
• Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals (Fertilizantes e Defensivos Agrícolas) Fertilizers and agrochemicals sold directly to soybean producers and suppliers through Oleoplan's grain branch network in Rio Grande do Sul. Payment options include cash, installments, or barter (exchange for soybeans at harvest).

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodiesel reduces CO2 emissions by millions of tons per year across Brazil's fuel matrix
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of Brazil (National Congress and Federal Executive Branch)coreOthers · 8 October 2024Oleoplan participated in the historic signing of Brazil's 'Fuel of the Future' law on October 8, 2024, in Brasília. This law establishes a new regulatory framework for biofuels, creating national programs for green diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, and increasing the blend of ethanol in gasoline and biodiesel in diesel. The law represents a national strategy for decarbonization and sustainable economic growth that directly benefits Oleoplan's business.
• 30,000+ Family Farmers (Pronaf Suppliers)coreOthersOleoplan partners with over 30,000 family farmers supplying soybeans, castor beans, oil palm, and other crops. Farmers are enrolled in Pronaf and receive technical training and assistance from Oleoplan from planting to harvesting, with a guaranteed purchase of their production. This network forms the agricultural foundation of the company's raw material sourcing under the Social Biofuel Seal.
• SENAI (National Service for Industrial Training) – Novo Hamburgo/RSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOleoplan contracted SENAI in Novo Hamburgo-RS to provide technical and methodological support for monitoring performance indicators of the B100 fleet (5 Scania trucks running 100% on biodiesel). SENAI's role is limited to methodology and technical advisory.
• PalmaplancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalmaplan is a wholly-owned oil palm cultivation project established in 2008 in Rorainópolis, Roraima. While Palmaplan owns its own land, it operates in partnership with local family farmers through continuous technical training and assistance for oil palm cultivation. This partnership supports the diversification of Oleoplan's raw material base beyond soybeans.
• EnerplancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnerplan is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Oleoplan established in 2009 for electricity generation. It operates two wind complexes: Faísa (Trairi, Ceará, inaugurated 2014) and Pontal (Viamão, Rio Grande do Sul, fully operational 2017). Together, these complexes meet electricity demand for 750,000 people, demonstrating Oleoplan's broader commitment to renewable energy beyond biofuels.
• FIEPA (Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Pará)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFIEPA organized the XVI Pará Industry Fair (FIPA), where Oleoplan participated as an exhibitor. The event, themed 'Business and Sustainability in the Amazon', was a platform for Oleoplan to engage ~30,000 visitors, showcase its operations, and participate in the 'Fuel of the Future' technical congress panel alongside energy sector leaders.
• SCS Global ServicesminorOthersSCS Global Services conducted the ISCC EU certification audit for Oleoplan's Veranópolis plant, validating compliance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) requirements for sustainable biofuels. This third-party audit firm provides the international sustainability certification that enables Oleoplan's biodiesel to meet EU market standards.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Granol: Brazilian soybean processor and biodiesel producer with grain origination and crushing infrastructure, directly competing with Oleoplan in the Brazilian biodiesel and soybean-product value chain.
• Caramuru Alimentos: Brazilian soybean and corn processor producing soybean meal, lecithin, glycerin and biodiesel, with multiple plants across Brazil, overlapping with Oleoplan's vertically integrated soy-to-biodiesel offering.
• BSBIOS: Brazilian biodiesel producer with industrial units in Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná, focused on soybean and animal-fat-based biodiesel for Brazil's mandatory blend market, directly comparable in scale and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Amaggi: Brazil's largest private agribusiness, with grain origination, crushing, biodiesel and logistics across multiple regions, providing a benchmark for Brazil's integrated agribusiness peers.
• Bunge: Global agribusiness major with significant soybean crushing and biodiesel production in Brazil, competing both for raw-material sourcing and in the biodiesel-offtake market.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness and processor with Brazilian soybean origination, crushing and biofuel investments, providing broad-market competition in sourcing and biodiesel blending supply.
• ADM: Global agribusiness with Brazilian soybean origination and processing operations, competing in crush-margin economics and renewable feedstock markets relevant to Oleoplan's biodiesel business.
• Louis Dreyfus Company: Global commodity trader and processor with soybean crushing, biodiesel and renewable-diesel exposure in Brazil, comparable to Oleoplan's integrated origination-to-biofuel model.
• Cosan / Raízen: Brazilian energy-and-agriculture major with downstream fuel distribution and renewable-fuel investments, relevant as a buyer-side counterpart for biodiesel offtake into Brazil's fuel-blending system.

Regional players

• Aliança Navegação e Logística (ALIANZA/Fiagril legacy): Midwest Brazilian agricultural input and grain-trading business now part of Oleoplan following the November 2024 acquisition, relevant as a recent peer/transacted comparable for the integrated platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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