Construction is underway for what is being recognised as the world’s largest single‑phase pulp mill project, a landmark development that is poised to transform global pulp production and regional industry dynamics. The mill part of the Arauco Sucuriú Project is planned with an annual capacity of 3.5 million tonnes of pulp, surpassing existing facilities and marking a significant world record in single‑phase pulp production.
Located in Inocência, in the central Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the facility is expected to begin operations in late 2027. When completed, it will outsize current leaders in pulp production capacity, including Suzano’s recently expanded facilities, by a wide margin.
The construction of this record‑breaking mill involves sophisticated engineering, state‑of‑the‑art automation and sustainable design principles. Arauco one of the world’s leading forestry and pulp companies is spearheading the project with support from global suppliers and financing partners that helped secure multi‑billion‑dollar funding for the development.
Officials and industry analysts highlight substantial economic benefits for the region, including new employment opportunities, improved logistics infrastructure and investment in clean energy and social programs. The project underscores Brazil’s growing role in the global forest products market and reflects ongoing trends toward larger, more efficient industrial facilities. As the Sucuriú mill takes shape, it stands as a symbol of industrial innovation and scale, setting a new benchmark in pulp production capacity and reinforcing Brazil’s stature in the world’s supply chain for forest‑based products.
