Eni and Mozambique agree to produce agro-feedstock for biofuels
Eni and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mozambique have signed an agreement for the cooperation and development of agricultural projects aimed at producing oil seeds and vegetable oils for the production of biofuels.
Under the agreement, Eni and the ministry will assess potential sites and the most appropriate crops for the production of oil seeds and vegetable oils.
They will focus on areas that will not compete with food production and taking into consideration the preservation of forests and natural ecosystems.
Other initiatives include the collection and valorisation of agricultural and agro-processing residues, by-products and co-products, for production of biofeedstock and Natural Climate Solutions (NCS).
The agreement builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019 by Eni and Mozambique for the joint definition of sustainable development and decarbonisation projects to support the country’s National and Local Economic and Social Development Agenda.
Also, it is in line with Eni´s commitments to accelerate the energy transition in fossil fuel producing countries, promoting the integration of the African continent into the biofuel value chain.
This will be done through agribusiness and industrial development initiatives aimed at the production of advanced biofuels, helping the decarbonisation of the transport sector and promoting development opportunities.
Under the agreement, Eni and the ministry will assess potential sites and the most appropriate crops for the production of oil seeds and vegetable oils.
They will focus on areas that will not compete with food production and taking into consideration the preservation of forests and natural ecosystems.
Other initiatives include the collection and valorisation of agricultural and agro-processing residues, by-products and co-products, for production of biofeedstock and Natural Climate Solutions (NCS).
The agreement builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019 by Eni and Mozambique for the joint definition of sustainable development and decarbonisation projects to support the country’s National and Local Economic and Social Development Agenda.
Also, it is in line with Eni´s commitments to accelerate the energy transition in fossil fuel producing countries, promoting the integration of the African continent into the biofuel value chain.
This will be done through agribusiness and industrial development initiatives aimed at the production of advanced biofuels, helping the decarbonisation of the transport sector and promoting development opportunities.
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