Deal #1579

Mozambique
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2024-04-18
Last full update
2024-04-18

Land area

Intended size
22 418 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2007] 7418 ha
  • [2008, current] 22418 ha
Comment on land area
7418ha originally in Safala, additional 15,000ha in Gaza granted in 2008

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2008, current] Biomass for biofuels, Food crops, Renewable energy unspecified (22418 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Xinavane utilise bagasse (sugarcane residue) for bioethanol production and a renewable energy source.

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
No

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [1998, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
In 1996, Tongaat Hulett assumed management responsibility for Mafambisse and in 1998 acquired a 75% stake from the Government of Mozambique. This has been increased to 85% in 2008.

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [1998, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Old colonial / state-owned operation. "The Mozambican government's Institute for the Management of State Holdings (IGEPE) is negotiating with various partners to obtain finance to prevent the paralysis of two of the country's sugar mills".