Deal #1731

Sudan
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2024-08-07
Last full update
2024-08-07

Land area

Intended size
60 702 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [1972, current] 40468 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2014] 35000 ha
  • [2023-10-16, current] 59860 ha
Comment on land area
Land secured from White Nile State Authorities. Another data source said 68 hectares. Polygon indicates area in operation of 59860 ha.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Biomass for biofuels, Fodder, Food crops, Livestock, Non-food agricultural commodities, Biomass for energy generation (forestry), Renewable energy unspecified (60702 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
The investment produces sugar, fodder for animal feed, renewable energy unspecified (power plants) and biomass for biofuel.

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
No

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Lease

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [1972, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
renewable

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [1975, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Kenana started in 1975 by Lonrho on 68000ha. 6800ha to be for biofuel crop production for internal use. The company was established in 1975 and production started in 1984. The company’s objective is the production and marketing of refined sugar and the provision of technical and engineering.

Contract farming

Contract farming
Yes
Not on leased / purchased (out-grower)
Yes