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Coal export terminal, South Africa

18th January 2013

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Coal export terminal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Client
Transnet.

Project Description
Transnet is investigating an open-access coal terminal at Richards Bay to break the export stranglehold of major miners and create capacity for new market entrants.

The proposed terminal would be capable of exporting 14-million tons a year, which could be expanded to 32-million tons and stockpile four to eight grades of coal.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The facility could begin exporting by mid-2020, if approved by the Transnet board.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Transnet, tel +27 11 308 3000, fax +27 11 308 2638 or email enquiries@transnet.net.

 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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