agricultural setting up vegetable oil factory in kenya

   
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Where is the first vegetable oil produced in Kenya?

A worker at the Eni oilseed collection and pressing plant (agri-hub) in Makueni, Kenya. Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni, has started production of the first vegetable oil for bio-refineries in Kenya. Through its subsidiary Eni Kenya, the company set up an oilseed collection and pressing plant (agri-hub) in Makueni early this year.

Can vegetable oil be used for biofuel production?

?The vegetable oil is therefore non-edible its intended use is for biofuel production. A worker at the Eni oilseed collection and pressing plant (agri-hub) in Makueni, Kenya. Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni, has started production of the first vegetable oil for bio-refineries in Kenya.

How has Eni contributed to Kenya's growth?

Eni has been contributing to Kenya¡¯s growth since 2013 with offshore exploration activities in the Lamu Basin. The latest shipment demonstrates the testing phase of Kenya¡¯s bid to produce aviation fuel and hydrogenated vegetable oil diesel, and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.

How can Kenya contribute to the decarbonisation process?

In order to contribute to the country's decarbonisation process, in December, 2020 President Uhuru Kenyatta and the CEO of Eni Claudio Descalzi discussed initiatives of circular economy, including the recovery, regeneration and reuse of agricultural and food waste produced in the country.