Riebeeck Plant
AWAKENING THE GIANT - INVESTING TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD
“South Africa’s cement industry is undergoing rapid change, and we are working on building a stronger and more efficient PPC to entrench our leadership position in the industry. Investing in this state-of-the art technology is a key pillar of our “Awaken the Giant” strategy to be able to supply our customers with lower-carbon cement at a more competitive cost, and to deliver value to shareholders”
- Matias Cardarelli, PPC CEOPPC and Sinoma, the leading cement equipment and engineering company in the world, entered into a strategic co-operation agreement in July 2024 to collaborate with each other to identify new projects and opportunities to improve efficiencies at PPC’s operations.
The 1,5 million tons of cement per annum plant, which will replace and increase existing capacity, is planned to be constructed at one of PPC’s current sites. The new plant will be equipped with the latest technology, including a fully dedicated solar generation system, and will enable PPC to supply the lowest-carbon cement in the country. Overall, the technology will result in substantial improvements in energy efficiency, reduced coal consumption and lower emissions per ton of cement produced.
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The new plant will be the most advanced energy and environmentally efficient facility in the country, enabling PPC to supply customers with lower-carbon cement. -
This represents a major step in the sustainability of PPC and will play a key role in achieving the group’s commitment to reduce its carbon emissions and to deliver value to all stakeholders. -
It is anticipated that the construction of the new plant will start in the second quarter of 2025 and will be commissioned by the end of calendar year 2027. -
The existing plants in the Western Cape will continue to operate during the construction and commissioning process, thereby providing funding support and a smooth transition. -
By substituting existing capacity with a more efficient, environmentally friendly and larger plant, PPC is securing its competitiveness in a key market, better positioning PPC for a sustained long-term future. -
The decision to build this new plant represents PPC’s commitment and support of South Africa’s national objective of economic growth and infrastructure development, and demonstrates the continued confidence in the country by the PPC board and management.
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Employment of 500 local people at peak of construction.
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Training opportunities for local unskilled and skilled labour.
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Local enterprise development.
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State of the art cement and clinker manufacturing equipment.
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Thermal and electrical energy efficiency.
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Lower emissions per ton of cement.
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Lower carbon footprint
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Clinker production capacity of 3500 tons per day.
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been approved.
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Cement production capacity of 1.5 million tons per annum.
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34% reduction in coal consumption per ton of clinker.
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15% reduction in electrical power consumption per ton of cement.
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15% reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of clinker.
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Designed for NOx emissions ≤800mg/Nm3
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Designed for SOx emissions ≤400mg/Nm3
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Designed for dust emissions ≤30mg/Nm3
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Kiln designed to process used tyres.
