How will the Côte d’Ivoire biorefinery project work?
This project will feed our biorefineries with sustainable feedstock, while at the same time integrating Côte d¡¯Ivoire in the value chain of biofuels, generating a positive impact on the families of local farmers with whom we collaborate through long-term agreements.
Who produces palm oil in Côte d’Ivoire?
PALMCI is a subsidiary of the Côte d¡¯Ivoire agribusiness group SIFCA. It is the main producer of crude palm oil in the region. The company was set up in 1997 and produces over 280,000 tons of crude palm oil a year, i.e. 70% of Côte d¡¯Ivoire¡¯s production.
Who produces the most palm oil in Ivory Coast?
But, as in Nigeria and Ghana, it is the smallholders in Ivory Coast, like Desire-Jacques Porquet, who produce most of the country’s palm oil. "Palm oil is important because it supports two million people [in Ivory Coast]," Mr Porquet says as he turns off the smooth, tarred highway and drives deep into the bush along a winding, dusty track.
What is Palmci doing in Côte d’Ivoire?
It is also offering new outlets to 28,000 outgrowers and is contributing to the region¡¯s self-sufficiency in palm oil. PALMCI is a subsidiary of the Côte d¡¯Ivoire agribusiness group SIFCA. It is the main producer of crude palm oil in the region.