Project name: Extraction of bio-diesel from jatropha curcas
Promoter: Note Progressive farmers ltd
Project description: The project aims at extracting seed oil from jatropha curcas, an indigenous plant to Uganda which thrives in arid regions and requires modest water and nutrients while its oil yield is relatively high. Experts put annual yield per hectare at up to 8 tonnes of seed which can contain over 30% oil. The promoter aims to grow 1,500 acres of jatropha plant with corresponding oil capacity of 1.8 million litres per annum. There are plans to get supplements from out growers.
Estimated cost of investment : US$250,000
The extracted seed oil has medicinal, mechanical and fertilizer applications.
Reasons to invest in Uganda.
For many investors, Uganda is an attractive investment destination for the following
reasons;
• Its strategic location as the gateway to the great lakes region guarantees access to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern African States (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC) with a combined market of over 400 million consumers.
• A fully liberalized and stable economic environment.
• Excellent natural resources for agricultural production, mining and for tourism
• Low cost labour
To get more information on this project contact the Uganda Investment Agency.
Key contact: Issa Mukasa
Director, Investment Promotion Division
Email: imukasa@ugandainvest.com
Website: www.ugandainvest.com
