Deal #2352

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

Land area

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2004, current] 66773 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2023-05-21, current] 63031 ha
Comment on land area
Polygon indicates area in operation of 63031 ha

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2004, current] Biomass for biofuels, Fodder, Food crops, Renewable energy unspecified (66773 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
The investment produces sugar, fodder for animal feed, renewable energy unspecified (power plants) and biomas for biofuel

Negotiation status

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

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2012] In operation (production)
  • [2020, 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
Comment on contract farming
No additional information available on the outgrower scheme.