Zilor Group

Total capacity of implemented projects
up to 10 MW
Countries of projects presence
1
Zilor Group is a Brazilian company that specializes in the development of renewable projects in the biomass and waste sectors, as well as in the production of biofuels. The company was founded in 1949 and has since then become a leading player in the Brazilian renewable energy market.
The company's main focus is on the use of sugarcane as a raw material for the production of biofuels and other renewable products. Zilor Group operates several sugarcane mills in the state of Sao Paulo, which produce ethanol, sugar, and other byproducts. The company also has a significant presence in the biomass and waste sectors, where it develops projects that generate renewable energy from agricultural residues, urban waste, and other organic materials.
In the biomass sector, Zilor Group operates several cogeneration plants that produce electricity and steam from sugarcane bagasse and other agricultural residues. These plants have a combined capacity of over 200 MW, and they supply renewable energy to the Brazilian grid as well as to the company's own operations.
In the waste sector, Zilor Group has developed several projects that use urban waste as a raw material for the production of biogas and other renewable products. The company operates a landfill gas project in the city of Americana, which captures methane emissions from a landfill and converts them into electricity. Zilor Group also operates a biogas plant in the city of Pirassununga, which processes organic waste from the food industry and produces biogas for use in the company's own operations.
Zilor Group's commitment to sustainability goes beyond its renewable projects. The company has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint and promote social responsibility. For example, Zilor Group has implemented a program to reduce water consumption in its operations, and it has also implemented a program to promote the use of renewable energy in its supply chain.
In addition to its renewable projects, Zilor Group also has a significant presence in the production of biofuels. The company operates several ethanol plants in the state of Sao Paulo, which produce fuel for the Brazilian market as well as for export. Zilor Group's ethanol is produced from sugarcane, which is a renewable and sustainable raw material that has a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels.
Zilor Group's biofuels division also produces biodiesel, which is made from vegetable oils and animal fats. The company operates a biodiesel plant in the state of Mato Grosso, which produces fuel from soybean oil and other vegetable oils. Zilor Group's biodiesel is used in the Brazilian market as well as for export.
Overall, Zilor Group is a leading player in the Brazilian renewable energy market, with a strong focus on the use of sugarcane as a raw material for the production of biofuels and other renewable products. The company's operations in the biomass and waste sectors are also significant, with several cogeneration plants and waste-to-energy projects that generate renewable energy from organic materials. Zilor Group's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility is evident in its initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint and promote renewable energy in its supply chain.