Deal #1563

Mozambique
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2024-05-08
Last full update
2024-05-08

Land area

Intended size
50 000 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2010, current] 10000 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [current] 200 ha
Comment on land area
The cultivation area will cover at least 10,000 hectares (24,710 acres), but will expand to 50,000 hectares later.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2010, current] Biomass for biofuels (10000 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Mocamgalp will be responsible for producing biodiesel in the northern Manica province from jatropha curcas plantations.

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
No

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2010, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2010] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2013, current] Project abandoned
Comment on implementation status
In 2013, the Galp Supervisory Board gave its assent to the closure of subsidiaries Moçamgalp and Galpbúzi, set up as part of the biofuel project. Galp Energia is only engaged in offshore oil/gas exploration according to their 2020 annual report, whereas Companhia do Buzi only grows sugar.