1. Uganda Investment Forum
11-12 April 2013, Kampala, Uganda
Project Profiles
PROJECT PROFILES
Sector
Energy
Geographical Location
Wakiso District, Balita, Kiwenda
Responsible Agent(s)
Dr. Emmy Wasirwa
Project Description &
Rationale / Objectives
Project Size
This project has developed an array of technologies to produce clean-burning
cooking gas from agricultural waste materials at a lower cost than current
methods. Converting agricultural residues to cooking gas leads to a significant
reduction in airborne particulates, and thus to improved respiratory health. This
agro-gas does not contribute to deforestation and is more affordable than
conventional wood charcoal. Moreover, local jobs and micro-enterprises will be
created, further increasing incomes and consequently improving health. This
project will train at least 1000 agro-waste, with a goal of achieving a production
rate of 100MT (metric tons). By the end of two years, more than 10,000
families are expected to be using the waste and producers’ incomes will
increase by US$500. Since the process can use a variety of agricultural waste
materials it can adapt to suit diverse local conditions and is thus easily
replicable.
The project has nine staff in total
Proposed Procurement
Process
Materials are locally accessible and we shall use locals to separate the stuff
for making gas
Planned Start Date
The plant is hoped to commence maximum work by 15th April 2013
Project Documentation
The project is well documents and the information can be accessed from out
office
Current Status
So far the site is cleared and awaiting the final plant which shall enable us to
commence the preparation of Cooking gas
So far invested 890,000,000 and now seeking 100,000,000 as working capital
Financing Amount &
Structure Required
Contact Person
Dr. Emmy Wasirwa
0701704397