He talks of how Maragra is less efficient than other sugar producers in the region.

BBC: Mozambique's sugar faces a new threat

Senior officers said the merger was not about saving money but would provide a more efficient service and make the most of expertise across the region.

BBC: Crashed car

Indeed, they say high energy prices are encouraging the closure in Europe of energy-intensive plants for example, those manufacturing steel or aluminum in favor of imports from outside the region from manufacturing facilities that sometimes are less energy-efficient.

WSJ: Energy Costs Move Up Europe's Agenda