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Arauco advances Sucuriú project and industry leadership

Overview

The Chilean forestry group Arauco continues to expand its industrial footprint and receive regional recognition. Executive Cristián Infante was named ‘CEO of the Year 2026 in Latin America’ by Fastmarkets at the Forest Products Latin America Conference in São Paulo, acknowledging the company’s strategic leadership and financial performance regarding the Sucuriú project. In Chile, Arauco was also identified by the 13th Merco Talento ranking as a leader in talent attraction and retention within the forestry sector. Construction of the US$ 4.6 billion (approximately R$ 25 billion) Sucuriú cellulose project in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul, has reached significant milestones. While previous reports indicated 70% completion, recent data from April 30, 2026, noted an overall advancement of 62.1% with more than 12,000 workers on-site. Scheduled for delivery by late 2027, the facility is expected to be the world’s largest single-line cellulose factory, with a projected annual production of 3.5 million tons of cellulose. The project has already mobilized over 14,000 workers during various construction phases and received two awards from the Brazilian Technical Association of Cellulose and Paper (ABTCP) in 2026 for its use of thermal drones for primate monitoring and its ‘Reliability Nexus’ digital maintenance project. Logistical infrastructure development is advancing, with the overall railway project reaching 50.8% progress. In Inocência, Arauco has begun installing support beams for a 270-meter-long railway bridge over the São Mateus stream. The bridge, which is 70% complete, involves the installation of 18 support beams weighing 92 tons each. This structure will eventually support the bridge deck, ballast, sleepers, and rails to facilitate cellulose transport. Other logistical preparations include the receipt of Randon-manufactured equipment, such as 721 Sider FLT railway wagons and 350 tritrem sets.

Entities

Inocência · Projeto Sucuriú · Arauco · Randon · Fastmarkets

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil expands cellulose industry with major projects

    Major cellulose industry expansions are occurring in Brazil, including Arauco’s R$ 25 billion factory in Mato Grosso do Sul and CMPC’s new R$ 1.5 billion export terminal in Rio Grande.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Arauco begins beam installation for railway bridge in Inocência

    Arauco has started installing 92-ton support beams for a 270-meter railway bridge in Inocência, Brazil, to facilitate future cellulose transport for the Sucuriú Project.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Arauco's Projeto Sucuriú reaches 70% completion in Brazil

    Arauco’s Projeto Sucuriú in Brazil, the world’s largest cellulose factory, is 70% complete with an expected 2027 delivery and has received industry awards for innovation and sustainability.

  4. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Arauco advances Sucuriú Project logistics in Brazil

    Arauco is advancing its US$ 4.6 billion Sucuriú Project in Brazil by receiving new logistics equipment and launching a free driver training program to support its upcoming cellulose factory.

  5. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Arauco begins receiving logistics equipment for Projeto Sucuriú

    Arauco has started receiving the first batches of Randon-manufactured wagons and tritrem sets for its Projeto Sucuriú in Mato Grosso do Sul, aimed at transporting cellulose and wood.

  6. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Arauco leads Latin American forestry industry developments

    Arauco executive Cristián Infante was named CEO of the Year 2026 in Latin America, while Arauco and CMPC lead Chile's forestry talent rankings. Regional industry events are also set for Brazil.

Sources

24hnewsms.com.br · arapuanews.com.br · argentinaforestal.com · bandab.com.br · bemparana.com.br · capitalnews.com.br · cnpl.org.br · diarioconcepcion.cl · eaemaq.com.br · economis.com.ar · jornaldiadia.com.br · mspost.com.br · ndmais.com.br · radiocacula.com.br · tiemposur.com.ar · transportemoderno.com.br · tvu.cl

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