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Deal #1113 Version #51240
Benin
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2016-07-25
Last full update
2024-03-06
Land area
Intended size
5 200 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
- [2003, current] 5200.0 ha
Comment on land area
Another source states size under contract is 4800ha.
Intention of investment
Intention of investment
- [current] Biomass for biofuels, Food crops, Renewable energy unspecified
Nature of the deal
Nature of the deal
Lease
Negotiation status
Negotiation status
- [2003, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
The company is renegotiating the contract to enable them to source cassava from local farmers for ethanol production.
Implementation status
Implementation status
- [current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Previously state-owned enterprise. The factory was run down- Complant agreed to invest in the complex to rehabilitate the complex.
Contract farming
Contract farming
Yes
Not on leased / purchased (out-grower)
Yes
Comment on contract farming
Cassava is sourced from local farmers.