Name of the Project
Agni Steel SA expansion project.
Location
Zone 6 of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.
Client
Agni Steel SA.
Project Description
The project is being completed in three phases.
Phase 1 consisted of the installation of a set of induction furnaces for reclaiming scrap metal. The induction furnaces have the capacity to produce 90 000 t/y of mild steel billets.
Phase 2, includes the addition of two furnaces. The furnaces will perform the same function, running alternately with one being used for smelting while the other is prepared for the smelting process.
The additional furnaces will double production to 180 000 t/y of steel billets.
A ladle-refining furnace will also be installed.
Once all phases are completed, Agni Steel SA will use its modernised rolling mill to convert the steel billets produced into reinforced steel for local and regional export.
Potential Job Creation
The project will create 150 jobs.
Value
An estimated R100-million is being invested in the project.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Agni Steel has received authorisation for its phase 2 and 3 expansion plans from the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs & Tourism.
The authorisation sets out environmentally safe conditions, to which Agni Steel SA will need to comply while undertaking its expansion, which is in accordance with the objectives of the Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Coega SEZ corporate communications and stakeholder manager Simlindele Manqina, tel +27 41 403 0487 or email media@coega.co.zaorsimlindele.manqina@coega.co.za.