Eni and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Mozambique (MADER) today signed an agreement for the cooperation and development of agricultural projects in Mozambique, aimed at the production of oilseeds and vegetable oils to be used as agro-biofeedstock for the production of biofuels.
Under the agreement, Eni and MADER will evaluate the potential sites and crops most suitable for the production of oilseeds and vegetable oils, focusing on areas not in competition with food production and at the same time safeguarding forests and natural ecosystems. The initiatives include the collection and valorisation of agricultural and process residues, including both by-products and co-products, for the production of biofuels and Natural Climate Solutions (NCS).
The agreement is based on the memorandum of understanding signed in 2019 by Eni and the government of Mozambique for the joint definition of sustainable development and decarbonisation projects in support of the country's national and local economic and social development agenda. Furthermore, 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 through agri-food and industrial development initiatives aimed at the production of advanced biofuels, contributing the decarbonisation of the transport sector and promoting development opportunities.