South Africa's Port of Ngqura is set to become a major petroleum hub as construction kicks off on a state-of-the-art liquid bulk terminal, replacing aging facilities at Port Elizabeth, reports Johannesburg's Engineering News.
Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo (OTGC) and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) broke ground on the new tank farm, which will store and handle petroleum, diesel, jet fuel, paraffin, and LPG. The facility is designed to meet South Africa's growing energy needs.
The terminal will feature 200,000 square metres of initial bulk storage, scalable to 790,000 square metres, and will accommodate vessels up to 100,000 DWT. It includes jetty pipelines, vapour recovery, firefighting systems, and real-time stock tracking.
TNPA is providing port infrastructure, including Berth B100 upgrades, a new access road, and pipeline links. Phase 1 is complete, and Phase 2 connects the tank farm to the berth.
The project is expected to create 500 local construction jobs and 50 permanent operational roles. Contractors will be sourced locally to boost skills development.
Once operational, Ngqura's deeper draught will allow larger vessels and higher throughput than Port Elizabeth, supporting oil majors, new market entrants, and international traders.
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