Siat Gabon

A brief history

As a result of a privatisation exercise implemented by the Government of Gabon in 2003, Siat acquired Agrogabon, Hévégab and the Ranch of Nyanga.

On the 5th of April, 2004, the take-over convention for the above mentioned enterprises was signed. Siat Gabon was created in order to accommodate the assets of these SOE’s.

Siat Gabon today

The rubber activity of the company, located in the northern part of Gabon, consists of the Bitam Estate (2,500 ha mature rubber plantation), the Mitzic Estate (5,500 ha of mature rubber plantation) and the Kango Estate of 2,000 ha rubber plantation. It also includes 2,100 ha of mature outgrower plantations. At Mitzic the company operates a crump rubber factory with a capacity of 1,500 tonnes per month. The entire rubber production of 17,000 tonnes per annum is exported.

The oil palm activity is located around Lambarene and Makouké, and comprises 6,500 ha of mature oil palm plantation, 800 ha of immature palm, a palm oil/palm kernel mill with a capacity of 30 tonnes ffb/hour, a soap factory of 15,000 tonnes/annum and a refinery/fractionation plant of 20,000 tonnes of oil per annum. Production is mainly meant for the domestic market.

The cattle ranch, located in the Province of Nyanga in the southern part of the country, comprises a concession of 100,000 ha. Presently, a herd of 6,000 cattle is meant to be increased to 20,000 over the next ten years. It is envisaged that approximately one third of the ranch area will be converted into an eco-tourism site.

Siat Gabon is managed by Siat Brussels.

Future Prospects and Strategy

Siat Gabon aspires to remain the national leader in the agro-industry.

In the domain of oil palm cultivation, the company will plant an additional 6,000 ha; will replant its existing plantations; and will continue to modernize its existing industrial facilities. The objective of this ambitious investment programme is to be able to fully satisfy the Gabonese demand in palm oil and soap products.

In the domain of its rubber cultivation, Siat Gabon plans to extend its current plantation holding by at least 4,000 ha over the coming years.

Siat Gabon continues to increase its production capacity of high quality fresh meat for the Gabonese market. The company not only produces beef but has diversified into the production of lamb meat.

For further information on our activities in Gabon please visit www.siatgabon.com.