Sappi Southern Africa biomass plant

Overview:

• The Sappi Southern Africa biomass plant project involves the ZAR1 billion construction of a 25MW biomass-to-power plant located at Sappi's Ngodwana mill. 
• Sappi Southern Africa acts as the project company and sponsor in relation to the financing required for construction and operation of the facility. 
• It is one of the first biomass facilities to be built in South Africa to contribute also to the renewable energy mix, which makes it both geographically and commercially important.
• The project is expected to be completed in 2018.

Anna Kozakova - Journalist