Name of the Project
Liquid bulk handling facility project.

Location
The project is located in the Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Client
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).

Project Description
Phase 1 of the liquid bulk facility will provide about 150 000 m³ of storage capacity for refined petroleum products and will replace the tanks currently in use in the Port of Port Elizabeth, which will be decommissioned and the land redeveloped. 

This is in line with Port Elizabeth’s plans to clean up the terminal facilities and develop the commercial and tourism sectors.

Future phases will provide for an additional 550 000 m3 of storage capacity and handling.

The new modern facility will service the oil majors, new entrants into the South African oil industry and international traders – all supporting the local shipping industry.

Jobs to Be Created
The liquid bulk facility is expected to create socioeconomic benefits and will boost the Eastern Cape economy. Besides generating local jobs during the construction phase of the project, the facility will provide permanent positions in the long term. It will promote skills development in the construction industry and empower local broad-based black economic-empowerment businesses. The region will benefit from additional tax income and the local businesses from increased revenues.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The concept engineering design and topographical and geotechnical survey has been completed, and construction is due to start in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Commissioning of the facility is scheduled for the third quarter of 2019.

Latest Developments
The TNPA has appointed Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings to plan, fund, build, maintain and operate the new liquid bulk handling facility at the Port of Ngqura, following an open tender process.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings (build, own, operate, transfer contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
TNPA, tel + 27 11 351 9001 or fax +27 11 351 9023.
Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings CEO Dirk Exalto, tel +27 21 401 5162 or email dirk.exalto@oiltanking.com.