Deal #1113

Land area

Intended size

5 200 ha

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)

[2003, current] 5200 ha

Size in operation (production)

4935 ha
[2012-12, current] 5846 ha

Comment on land area

Another source states size under contract is 4800ha. It is understood that the 4800ha is the planned planted area and the remainder for infrastructure. Shapefile indicates area in operation of 5846ha in 2012. Contract area is smaller than operational area. we are trying to reconcile the difference.

Intention of investment

[2003, current] Biomass for biofuels, Biomass for energy generation (agriculture), Food crops (5200 ha)

Comment on intention of investment

The land was developed for biofuel production, food crops and renewable energy. Produces sugar, ethanol

Nature of the deal

Lease

Comment on nature of the deal

Lease is for 99 years

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

In operation (production)
[2020, 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. Still operational in 2020.

Contract farming

Yes

On leased / purchased

No

Not on leased / purchased (out-grower)

Yes

Comment on contract farming

Cassava is sourced from local farmers.