Name of the Project
Chlor-alkali plant project.
Location
Midvaal area of Gauteng, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Afro-Zonke.
Other stakeholders include Nuberg Engineering, the Gauteng Growth Development Agency, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), InvestSA and the Development Finance Institution.
Project Description
Afro-Zonke plans to build a state-of-the-art chlor-alkali plant with a production capacity of 50 000 dry metric tons a year, and will focus on the production of essential products such as caustic soda, chlorine, industrial hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, calcium chloride and food-grade carbon dioxide.
The plant will significantly reduce South Africa’s dependence on caustic lye imports.
The project requires a stable power supply of 15 MW of guaranteed power without interruption to ensure that the operation runs smoothly.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
R2.1-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2025, and beneficiary operation in the first quarter of 2026.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
dtic director: media relations, tel +27 12 394 1643 or email BLukhele@thedtic.gov.za or Mediarelations@thedtic.gov.za.