Deal #1607 Version 54510 Version 92139
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2004, current] 15000.0 ha
  • [2004, current] 15000 ha
Intention of investment
  • [current] Biomass for biofuels, Food crops, Renewable energy unspecified
  • [current] Biomass for biofuels
Comment on intention of investment
The purpose of Galp Buzi was to develop a project in Mozambique that focused on biofuels. Their plan included: Constructing a biofuel refinery in the town of Búzi, Sofala Province, Mozambique Cultivating oilseeds on a large area of land (estimates suggest 25,000 hectares) Processing the seeds into biodiesel Exporting some of the biofuel produced to portugal.
Crops area/yield/export
  • Jatropha, Sugar Cane [current]
  • Jatropha [current]
Comment on crops
There are indications that the first batch of biodiesel was planned for export around 2013-2014, but it's difficult to say definitively if the project reached that stage.
Overall comment
There is no information suggesting Galp Buzi produced sugar. Their focus seemed to be on biofuels, specifically biodiesel derived from oilseeds.
Fully updated
No
Yes

Data source #CEx79sBT

Url
Comment on data source
Mozahub- First lot of biodiesel produced by Galp Buziin Mozambique due to be exported in 2013/2014
Mozahub- First lot of biodiesel produced by Galp Buziin Mozambique due to be exported in 2013/2014 URL link not found-http://www.mozahub.com/en/mozambique-news/1251-primeiro-lote-de-biodiesel-produzido-pela-galp-buzi-em-mocambique-sera-exportado-em-20132014

Data source #LUy9DEGZ

Url
Comment on data source
ODI Biofuels- Scoping report on biofuels projects in five developing countries, Anna Locke and Giles Henley
ODI Biofuels- Scoping report on biofuels projects in five developing countries, Anna Locke and Giles Henley URL link does not lead to the report-http://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/odi-assets/publications-opinion-files/8394.pdf