Inpasa Brasil
Inpasa Brasil is Latin America's largest corn ethanol biorefinery, producing ethanol, DDGS animal nutrition, vegetable oil, and renewable energy from corn for industrial buyers including fuel distributors, animal feed producers, biodiesel manufacturers, and international maritime shipping.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersMato Grosso, Brazil
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Inpasa Brasil firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inpasa Brasil
- Legal name
- Grupo Inpasa Brasil
- Website
- https://inpasa.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Inpasa Brasil is Latin America's largest corn ethanol biorefinery, producing ethanol, DDGS animal nutrition, vegetable oil, and renewable energy from corn for industrial buyers including fuel distributors, animal feed producers, biodiesel manufacturers, and international maritime shipping.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Inpasa Brasil industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Corn Ethanol Biofuel Production
- NAICS
- Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing (325193), Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112)
- SIC
- Fats & Oils (2070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Grain & Sugar-Based Ethanol Production (EUAAAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Biofuel Co-products & Byproduct Processing (DDGS, Glycerin, CO2, Lignin) (EUAAAHAJ), Agricultural Residues & Energy Crops Biomass Power (Stover, Bagasse, Pellets) (EUACAIAF), Biodiesel (FAME) Production (EUAAAHAC)
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Where Inpasa Brasil is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mato Grosso
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices9 records
Markets served
Inpasa Brasil business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Corn Ethanol Production and Sales: Core revenue stream from producing and selling corn ethanol fuel. Production capacity of 6.2 billion liters per year across operational units. The company is Brazil's largest corn ethanol producer and the world's second largest ethanol producer.
- DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles): Sale of DDGS as high-value animal nutrition product. Annual production of 3.3 million tonnes. Inpasa is the leading Brazilian exporter of DDGS, serving domestic and international animal feed markets including new routes to China.
- Vegetable Oil: Production of 312,000 tonnes of vegetable oil annually, serving as feedstock for biodiesel industry and other industrial applications.
- Renewable Energy: Generation and sale of 1,513 GWh of renewable energy annually from biomass, contributing to sustainability goals and additional revenue stream.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Inpasa Brasil product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Inpasa Brasil operates integrated corn ethanol biorefineries producing 6.2 billion liters of ethanol per year, alongside co-products including 3.3 million tonnes of DDGS animal nutrition under the FortiPro brand, 312,000 tonnes of vegetable oil for biodiesel feedstock, and 1,513 GWh of renewable energy from biomass. The company supplies fuel distributors, biodiesel producers, animal feed manufacturers, and the international maritime shipping sector, with enzyme-enabled process improvements yielding 10% more ethanol without additional agricultural land use.
Product overview
Inpasa Brasil operates as an integrated biorefinery complex that processes corn and grains into multiple co-products. The core product is ethanol fuel (Etanol), supplemented by Neutral Ethanol (Etanol Neutro) for industrial applications. The company produces animal nutrition products under the FortiPro brand, including DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles) with guaranteed protein content. Additional co-products include vegetable oils for animal feed and biodiesel, sustainable energy from biomass, and adjuvant products (IOP/IOM). The company is Latin America's largest grain biorefinery, operating seven industrial units with 6.2 billion liters per year ethanol capacity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FortiPro: Premium animal nutrition brand producing DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles) with minimum 32% crude protein, high digestibility, and stable nutritional matrix year-round with mycotoxin control. Applicable to ruminants, poultry, swine, horses, goats, sheep, fish, and pets.
Products and services
- Etanol (Ethanol) Clean and renewable high-quality ethanol fuel produced from corn and grain processing at Inpasa's biorefineries; supplied to fuel distributors and the maritime shipping sector for low-carbon fuel applications.
- Etanol Neutro (Neutral Ethanol) Pure ethanol product positioned for industrial and specialized applications requiring neutral characteristics.
- FortiPro Inpasa Premium animal nutrition brand producing DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles) with guaranteed minimum 32% crude protein, high digestibility, and stable nutritional matrix year-round with mycotoxin control. Applicable to ruminants, poultry, swine, horses, goats, sheep, fish, and pets.
- Óleos Vegetais (Vegetable Oils) Vegetable oil produced as a co-product of ethanol manufacturing, serving as an energy source for animal feed and raw material for the biodiesel industry.
- Energia Sustentável (Sustainable Energy) Renewable energy generated from biomass transformation during the ethanol production process; sold to industrial buyers and the grid.
- IOP e IOM Adjuvant products and cereal oils used in various industrial and agricultural applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 43% reduction in emission intensity between 2021-2024
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Inpasa Brasil
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Inpasa Brasil technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Inpasa Brasil partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- José Olympio PereiracoreFormer president of Banco J. Safra and former president of Credit Suisse Brazil. Appointed as first member of Inpasa's newly established Advisory Council to provide strategic recommendations and governance expertise.
- Instituto VenturiminorDevelopment of Polo de Valoração de Resíduos (Waste Valorization Center) in Balsas, MA, focused on circular economy, reverse logistics, and local recycling chain strengthening. Project developed via Lei de Incentivo à Reciclagem (LIR).
- Municipality of BalsasminorMunicipal government partnership supporting the waste valorization center project in Balsas, Maranhão.
- Instituto SLCminorPartner supporting the Polo de Valoração de Resíduos project in Balsas, contributing to social and environmental impact initiatives.
- Universidade Estadual do MaranhãominorAcademic partnership for the waste valorization project in Balsas, providing research and development support.
- Universidade Federal do MaranhãominorAcademic partnership for the waste valorization project in Balsas, contributing academic expertise and research capabilities.
- Universidade de BrasíliaminorProvided architectural design expertise for the waste valorization center project executive design.
- FutureBrandminorGlobal branding consultancy engaged for development of FortiPro brand name, logo, visual identity, and brand positioning as premium animal nutrition product.
- Instituto Brasil SolidáriominorOSCIP with 25 years of impact in public education. Inpasa provided R$8 million financial support to strengthen IBS's educational methodologies and territorial expansion to 800+ municipalities and 9 Latin American countries.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Inpasa Brasil competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Raízen: Brazil's largest sugarcane ethanol producer and a joint venture between Cosan and Shell. Most direct comparable as the leading ethanol producer in Brazil, though sugarcane-based rather than corn-based, competing for the same domestic blending mandate and export opportunities.
- FS Bioenergia: Brazilian corn ethanol producer jointly owned by Fiagril and Summit Agricultural Group. Directly comparable as another corn ethanol operator in Mato Grosso, competing for the same feedstock base and ethanol offtake, though smaller in scale than Inpasa.
- BP Bunge Bioenergia: One of Brazil's largest ethanol producers (sugarcane-based), formed as a joint venture between BP and Bunge. Directly comparable as a large-scale Brazilian biofuel producer supplying the same ethanol blending mandate and competing in the renewable fuels market.
- Green Plains Inc. US-based corn ethanol producer with significant DDGS output. Directly comparable as a publicly-traded corn ethanol and animal nutrition co-products platform facing similar feedstock volatility, co-product economics, and renewable fuel margin dynamics.
- Usina Coruripe: Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer operating across multiple states. Comparable as a Brazilian ethanol producer competing in the same domestic ethanol market and blending mandate framework, though focused on sugarcane rather than corn feedstock.
Broad incumbents
- Tereos: French-headquartered sugar and ethanol producer with major Brazilian operations. Comparable as a global ethanol and bioenergy incumbent, though primarily sugarcane-based; competes with Inpasa for export markets and downstream customers in food and animal nutrition.
- POET: World's largest corn ethanol producer (US-based, ~3 billion gallons/year). Comparable as a corn ethanol leader with similar feedstock and co-product economics (DDGS), though operates in a different regulatory environment and serves distinct end markets.
- Cargill: Global agricultural commodities giant with corn processing, animal nutrition, and ethanol-related activities. Comparable as a massive grain processor producing DDGS and corn-based products for animal feed markets; competes with Inpasa in agricultural commodity supply chains and protein meal markets.
Others
- Vibra Energia: Brazil's largest fuel distribution company (R$35.5B enterprise), in which Inpasa holds a 10% stake alongside Dynamo. Adjacent comparator as Inpasa's strategic downstream distribution partner; not a direct competitor but central to Inpasa's go-to-market strategy for fuel-grade ethanol.
Emerging players
- Amaggi: Brazil's largest privately-held agricultural producer (soybeans, corn, cotton) and the party that walked away from a R$6.9B joint venture with Inpasa. Comparable as a major Brazilian corn producer and now independent corn ethanol entrant; represents both a competing ethanol player and Inpasa's former JV partner.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Inpasa Brasil social profiles
Digital presenceInpasa Brasil compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Inpasa Brasil financial estimates
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Inpasa Brasil leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Inpasa Brasil funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Inpasa Brasil M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Inpasa Brasil
What does Inpasa Brasil do?
Inpasa Brasil operates integrated corn ethanol biorefineries producing 6.2 billion liters of ethanol per year, alongside co-products including 3.3 million tonnes of DDGS animal nutrition under the FortiPro brand, 312,000 tonnes of vegetable oil for biodiesel feedstock, and 1,513 GWh of renewable energy from biomass. The company supplies fuel distributors, biodiesel producers, animal feed manufacturers, and the international maritime shipping sector, with enzyme-enabled process improvements yielding 10% more ethanol without additional agricultural land use.
Is Inpasa Brasil a public or private company?
Inpasa Brasil is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Inpasa Brasil founded?
Inpasa Brasil was founded in 2006. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Inpasa Brasil based?
Inpasa Brasil is headquartered in Mato Grosso, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Inpasa Brasil make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Corn Ethanol Production and Sales are the primary driver. The others are DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles), vegetable Oil and renewable Energy.
Who are Inpasa Brasil's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Raízen, FS Bioenergia, BP Bunge Bioenergia, Green Plains Inc. and Usina Coruripe. Broad incumbents are Tereos, POET and Cargill. Vibra Energia is listed as an others. Amaggi is listed as an emerging player.
Does Inpasa Brasil have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inpasa Brasil.
What industry is Inpasa Brasil in?
Inpasa Brasil's product category is Corn Ethanol Biofuel Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAAHAA, Grain & Sugar-Based Ethanol Production, with a secondary code of EUAAAHAJ, Biofuel Co-products & Byproduct Processing (DDGS, Glycerin, CO2, Lignin). Its NAICS code is 325193 and its SIC code is 2070.