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Deal #2352 Version #57848

Sudan
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2014-06-19
Last full update
2024-04-12

Land area

Intended size
66 773 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2004, current] 66773.0 ha

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Biomass for biofuels, Food crops, Non-food agricultural commodities, Renewable energy unspecified

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2004, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2012, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
The White Nile Sugar Co was set up in 2004 but the plant's opening was delayed for several years, which Khartoum blamed on U.S. sanctions.

Contract farming

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