US-based BG Titan has launched its e-farms initiative in Uganda, backed to the tune of $650 million.

The BG Titan concept is centred on using a combination of sustainable technologies designed to decarbonise agricultural processes and eliminate waste.

It is the first step in a broader strategy to transform agriculture across East Africa. Following its launch in Uganda, BG Titan plans to expand the e-farms model to neighbouring East African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.

With a total project size exceeding US$650 million, the e-farms project features a comprehensive waste-to-power system, ensuring zero waste is produced throughout the farming cycle.

Organic matter is converted into energy, significantly reducing emissions and creating a sustainable closed-loop system.

One of the core goals of the project is to generate clean energy, with the potential to produce a combined 50-100 MW of renewable energy through a mix of waste-to-power, solar and hydrogen technologies.

“We are proud to introduce the Titan E-Farms concept to Uganda, where it will not only help meet the nation’s agricultural needs but also provide a sustainable energy solution,” said Aymen Boughanmi, CEO, BG Titan Group.

In addition to its environmental impact, Titan e-farms is poised to create over 5 000 direct jobs in farming, technology, and energy production, the company claims. Additionally, it hopes to support tens of thousands indirect job opportunities in logistics, supply chains and related industries.

“By producing renewable energy, creating thousands of jobs, and supporting local communities, we hope to transform the agricultural landscape of East Africa,” Boughanmi added.