Tereos expands industrial automation technology in Brazil

Tereos, a leading producer of sugar, ethanol, and bioenergy in Brazil, is expanding the use of internally developed technology to enhance the operational efficiency of its industrial automation systems.

Built upon the PI System platform, the tool utilizes industrial data and statistical algorithms to monitor control loops in real time. The technology is currently deployed across five industrial units: Cruz Alta (Olímpia), Mandu (Guaíra), São José (Colina), Tanabi, and Vertente (Guaraci). By March 2027, the company aims to monitor approximately 1,000 process controls, doubling its current coverage.

Since its implementation in April 2026, the tool has significantly improved automation performance. In the period between April and August, the use of automatic mode in monitored controls rose from 83.5% to 95.8%. Additionally, the number of controls operating in automatic mode for less than 80% of the time decreased by 82%, falling from 101 to 18. Process stability also improved, with variables remaining within a 5% margin of target values increasing from 62.7% to 69%.