Brazil: Votorantim Cimentos says that it is ‘increasing sustainability, production and competitiveness’ under its US$955m investment plan for 2024 to 2028. The producer signed a power purchase agreement with Auren Energia for renewable electricity from the Cajuína I wind farm complex in Lajes, Rio Grande do Norte and will become a partner in part of the complex, with supply starting in March 2026, subject to the fulfilment of customary conditions. As a result, more than 90% of electricity consumed by Votorantim Cimentos in Brazil will come from renewable sources.
The producer is also expanding the Edealina cement plant with a new grinding line that will double capacity to 2Mt/yr. The new mill arrived in January 2026 and operations are expected to start in April 2026. It is also investing in the modernisation of the kiln at its Xambioá plant and the restart of mills at its Esteio and Laranjeiras sites. The Nobres plant will receive a new grinding mill, increasing capacity to 1.2Mt/yr, with completion scheduled for August 2026. Across Brazil, the producer said that these expansions and upgrades will increase operational production volume by 3.7Mt/yr. Of the US$955m plan announced in January 2024, approximately US$458m had been approved, was underway or completed by the third quarter of 2025.
CEO Osvaldo Ayres said “All these projects are aligned with our strategy, boost our competitiveness and expand our reach in the Brazilian market. In the year in which it celebrates its 90th anniversary, Votorantim Cimentos remains firm in the execution of its strategic mandate, offering building materials and sustainable solutions to our customers, while supporting the development and growth of our country.”
