Our Pioneering Story, Building a Greener Future
Harnessing Zimbabwe's Potential
At Green Fuel, we're pioneering a greener future for Zimbabwe through sustainable biofuel production. Since 2011, we've been harnessing the country's agricultural potential to create a dependable source of high-quality, competitively priced renewable fuel, driving economic growth and community development.
Our Story
Empowering Sustainability, One Step at a Time
The Vision
Our story began with a vision to harness Zimbabwe's agricultural potential to create an environmentally sustainable future. Zimbabwe has a long history of viable sugar cane production in the Lowveld, and ethanol from sugar cane has been used as a fuel extender for over 40 years.
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Discover how Green Fuel is revolutionizing Zimbabwe's energy landscape with a pioneering approach to biofuel production. From creating jobs and empowering rural communities to generating clean energy and driving economic growth, this video takes you on a journey to explore the company's innovative spirit and commitment to sustainability.
A Mechanical Marvel
Driven by the desire to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to national development, Green Fuel’s plant was established in 2011 and its first ethanol was manufactured that year, making us a pioneering force in biofuel production in Southern Africa. We embarked on a journey to establish an integrated operation, from sugarcane cultivation to ethanol production and power generation, with a deep commitment to environmental responsibility and community empowerment. Along the way, we've navigated challenges, fostered innovation, and built strong partnerships, always striving to create a greener, more prosperous Zimbabwe.
Our Founder
Transforming Lives, Empowering Communities
Billy Rautenbach
Green Fuel Founder
Born in what was then Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1959, Billy Rautenbach is a passionate and driven entrepreneur with extensive experience in the transport, mining and now agricultural and biofuel industries.
His dedicated and often non-conformist approach to his business ventures has guaranteed their consistent growth and ultimate success and his commitment to sustainable, local development has resulted in the creation of thousands of local jobs as well as millions of dollars being ploughed back into the communities surrounding his various projects.
Billy branched out into the biofuel industry in 2009, creating Green Fuel (Pvt) Ltd, a joint venture with the Zimbabwean Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA). The ethanol-producing company has continued to go from strength to strength, employing over 3000 Zimbabweans and injecting millions of dollars into local development and agricultural and entrepreneurial projects for the local community.