By Ejekwu Chidiebere
Energy Window International (Media) gathers that Eni has successfully launched its first export of vegetable oil from Côte d’Ivoire, produced from rubber tree residues, in line Eni says, with its decarbonization strategy and the sustainable development of local agricultural supply chains.
The rubber tree the Company says is widely cultivated in Côte d’Ivoire, and the industrial valorization of its by-products represents a concrete example of the circular economy, with positive impacts on farming communities in terms of income generation and economic diversification.
Starting in 2023, Eni says it became the first in the world to launch the industrial-scale transformation of rubber tree seeds into vegetable oil, with production certified according to the ISCC-EU standard Eni said “The vegetable oil is then sent to Enilive biorefineries for the production of advanced biofuels, which contribute to the decarbonization of transport.”
Eni said the launch of vegetable oil exports from Côte d’Ivoire further confirms its commitment to implementing new business models with strong attention to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
The Company says it has been present in Côte d’Ivoire since 2015, with its operations in hydrocarbon exploration and production and carries out innovative initiatives to integrate the country into the sustainable mobility value chain. The company in addition said it is developing projects in training, education, health, and economic diversification, investing in sustainable growth which is also aligns with the goals of the National Development plans.