Enersur's new plant in Paraguay reaches 60% and creates jobs
IMIGUAY · Updated on 11/4/2026 · 5 min read
With a US$ 150 million investment in Canindeyú, Enersur's new plant reaches 60% progress and boosts biofuel production in Paraguay.
Industrial expansion in Paraguay gains another encouraging chapter with the progress of construction on the new Enersur S.A. factory, located in the department of Canindeyú. With an estimated investment of US$ 150 million, the project has already reached 60% physical progress and promises to boost the local economy, opening new opportunities and strengthening the biofuel sector in the country, according to information released by the newspaper ABC Color.
Growth and new opportunities
The project was designed to transform large volumes of Paraguayan corn into ethanol and other high-value industrial derivatives. According to Fernando Talavera, the company's commercial manager, the initiative aims to meet the growing domestic demand for ethanol and add value to national agricultural production.
- Robust investment of US$ 150 million in the Canindeyú region.
- Forecast for operational tests and the start of commercial production starting in August 2027.
- Combined nominal capacity of 720,000 liters of ethanol daily with the new unit.
- Integrated biorefinery model that will produce DDGS distiller's grains, corn oil, and carbon dioxide.
The current phase involves assembling heavy equipment and advanced industrial installations, relying on international technological partnerships. For those looking for job opportunities and professional growth in Paraguay's industrial and sugar-energy sector, the moment is quite promising with the arrival of this large structure.
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