Cosan SA

Cosan SA

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+0.10 -55
Industry: Oil & Gas - Refining & Marketing
Listing country: Brazil
Year added: 2022

Founded in 1936, Cosan SA is a diversified conglomerate based in São Paulo, Brazil. The company operates primarily in the energy sector, engaging in the production of ethanol, sugar, and other bioenergy sources. Its business scope extends to fuel distribution, leveraging its joint venture with Shell in Raízen, one of Brazil's key players in the market. Cosan is also active in the natural gas distribution and power generation industries. Additionally, it is involved in the lubricant sector through Raízen's production and distribution of these products. The company's logistics arm is robust, handling the operation of pipelines and transportation facilities for sugar and ethanol, while its infrastructure segment invests in pertinent areas related to energy and logistics. The agricultural business is another cornerstone for Cosan, which includes the cultivation and processing of sugar cane. In terms of branding, Raízen stands out as a significant enterprise in the energy field in Brazil. Comgás is recognized as the foremost distributor of piped natural gas in the country, whereas Moove caters to the lubricant market under the Mobil brand across Brazil, other South American countries, the United States, and Europe. Rumo is notable as Brazil's most prominent independent logistics operator, specializing primarily in railway logistics. While Cosan primarily sells its products and services in Brazil, the company's reach extends internationally, mainly in other South American countries, and with particular emphasis on the lubricants segment in the United States and Europe through its Moove operations. (Powered by AI)

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