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Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: 5 preferred bidders for TNPA $928mln liquid bulk and green fuel terminals
Five companies have been named as preferred bidders or the development of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct of the Port of Richards Bay for a 25-year concession period. Five companies have been named as preferred bidders or the development of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct of the Port of Richards Bay for a 25-year concession period The development, worth approximately R17bn, is integral to expanding the port's liquid bulk handling capacity while advancing South Africa's energy transition. 5 preferred bidders Following a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on 6 December 2023 under the Section 56 process of the National Ports Act (No. 12 of 2005), TNPA has awarded preferred bidder status to five companies to develop five liquid bulk terminals. The successful preferred bidders are: - KZN Oils (Pty) Ltd - Linsen Nambi (Pty) Ltd - Protank (Pty) Ltd - Bidvest/Mnambithi Consortium - KNGM Engineering (Pty) Ltd. The project will entail funding, design, development, construction, operation, maintenance and transfer of the liquid bulk terminals for a 25-year concession period. The sites will be designed to handle various petrochemical products that are critical for the economy of the country, including but not limited to diesel, petroleum, jet fuel, marine fuels, biofuel, hydrogen, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), pure butane, pure propane, base oils and bitumen. TNPA's masterplan for KZN This forms part of TNPA's masterplan for its KZN ports, aligned with the broader Transnet Segment Strategy. In making the announcement, the Richards Bay Port manager captain, Dennis Mqadi, emphasises the significance of this milestone. 'The award of preferred bidders for the South Dunes Precinct development is a major milestone in strengthening the Port of Richards Bay's position as a premier liquid bulk and green fuel hub. 'Securing long-term investment in critical infrastructure ensures the port remains globally competitive while contributing to South Africa's energy security objectives.' Private sector investment The South Dunes Precinct development aligns with TNPA's commitment to attract private-sector investment, modernising terminal infrastructure and ensuring long-term sustainability. By enhancing the port's terminal capacity, the development will enable economic growth, job creation, and allow opportunities for new entrants to participate in terminal operations. Negotiations to conclude the Terminal Operator Agreements will now commence accordingly. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
IOL News
08-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Transnet selects bidders for R17bn liquid bulk and green fuel terminals at Richards Bay
The initiative forms part of TNPA's comprehensive masterplan for KwaZulu-Natal ports, which is in line with the broader Transnet Segment Strategy. Image: Supplied/Transnet Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has named five companies as preferred bidders for the development of liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct of the Port of Richards Bay. With the project valuing approximately R17 billion, this venture marks a substantial expansion of the port's liquid bulk handling capacity, while also propelling the nation towards a more sustainable energy future. Following a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on 6 December 2023, TNPA on Thursday said it has awarded preferred bidder status to KZN Oils, Linsen Nambi, Protank, Bidvest/Mnambithi Consortium, and KNGM Engineering. This ambitious project encompasses funding, design, development, construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual transfer of liquid bulk terminals over a 25-year concession period. Terminal designs will enable the handling of a range of essential petrochemical products, including diesel, petroleum, jet fuel, marine fuels, biofuel, hydrogen, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), pure butane, pure propane, base oils, and bitumen. The initiative forms part of TNPA's comprehensive masterplan for KwaZulu-Natal ports, which is in line with the broader Transnet Segment Strategy. Captain Dennis Mqadi, Richards Bay port manager, expressed his optimism about the port's future. 'The award of preferred bidders for the South Dunes Precinct development is a major milestone in strengthening the Port of Richards Bay's position as a premier liquid bulk and green fuel hub,' Mqadi said. 'By securing long-term investment in critical infrastructure, we are ensuring the port remains globally competitive while contributing to South Africa's energy security objectives.'
