Charcoal production facility, South Africa
Name of the Project
Charcoal production facility.
Location
Swartland municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Toronto Group.
Project Description
The project will enhance the flow of water in riparian zones.
It entails the construction of a first-of-a-kind, 3 040 m2 carbon-neutral charcoal manufacturing plant to produce 10 000 t/y of export-grade charcoal from biomass feedstock sourced from invasive alien vegetation, such as Blue Gum (Eucalyptus) and Black Wattle (Acacia).
Products will include lump wood charcoal, biochar as a by-product, and activated carbon.
The feedstock will mainly be harvested under the auspices of the Working for Water Programme.
All products will be exported.
Potential Job Creation
The facility will create about 150 direct and 75 indirect job opportunities through the value chain.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to take about eight months to complete, with first production expected during the first quarter of 2021.
Latest Developments
The project was launched on August 18.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Lesedi Nuclear Services (engineering, procurement and construction representative to design, manage, commission and fully integrate the production facility).
Contact Details for Project Information
Toronto Group, tel +27 21 525 1536 or email info@torontogroup.biz.
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