Africa’s biofuel sector is growing rapidly, driven by innovative companies using local resources to produce sustainable energy solutions. These African-owned enterprises address energy needs while promoting environmental and economic development.
Here are the top 5 Africa-founded biofuel companies leading the way:
— Sunbird Bioenergy (Mozambique): Developer and operator of large-scale renewable fuel and low-carbon power projects, leading Mozambique’s energy transition.
— Green Fuel (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s largest ethanol producer, using sugarcane to produce bioethanol and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
— KOKO Networks (Kenya): Provides bioethanol cooking fuel to urban households, replacing traditional charcoal with clean energy.
— African Biofuel and Renewable Energy Company (ABREC-SABER) (Nigeria): Promotes renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies across Africa, with a focus on biofuels.
— Bio2Watt (South Africa): Converts organic waste into biogas for energy, supporting sustainable power generation and waste management.
These African-owned biofuel companies are driving clean energy growth across the continent. International firms contribute too, but these companies show that African entrepreneurs are leading locally-driven solutions.
Ranking is based on African ownership/founding, operational scale, innovation, and impact. Data was compiled from company websites, industry reports, and media coverage, updated as of August 2025.
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