Kambic Industrial Partners has announced plans to develop the $1.3 billion Amaaba Bio-Refinery Complex, which is set to become Africa’s first industrial-scale bamboo biomass refinery and the world’s largest biofuel facility based on bamboo, reports GhanaWeb.
The project, being developed in collaboration with Honeywell and Chempolis, will use Ghana’s vast bamboo resources to produce advanced biofuels and green chemicals. These include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, green naphtha, bioethanol, furfural, lignin and acetic acid.
Kambic CEO John Kaku Mason called the initiative “a major turning point for Ghana and for Africa as a whole.” He said the refinery shows the continent’s ability to take a lead in clean energy innovation. “By turning locally grown bamboo into high-quality sustainable fuels and green chemicals, we are creating jobs, building new industries, and placing Ghana at the forefront of global green innovation,” he said.
The company also underscored the importance of its international partnerships. Honeywell will provide advanced expertise in refining and sustainable fuel production systems, while Chempolis will supply its FormicoR biorefining technology, which enables highly efficient processing of bamboo biomass.
Kambic said the collaboration will help ensure the facility meets top global environmental and operational standards and supports long-term sustainability.
