Five companies or consortia are in the running to develop a complex of liquid bulk terminals as part of the South Dunes Precinct of the Port of Richards Bay, South Africa.

The ZAR19 billion contract, for a 25-year concession that covers the funding, design, development, construction, operation, maintenance and transfer of the liquid bulk terminals.

The short list of preferred bidders includes KZN Oils, Linsen Nambi, Protank Bidvest/Mnambithi Consortium and KNGM Engineering,  reports Bizcommunity.

The terminals will be designed to hold a range of petrochemicals such as diesel, petroleum, jet fuel, marine fuels, biofuel, hydrogen, liquefied petroleum gas, pure butane, pure propane, base oils and bitumen.

The project is part of the Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) master plan for its ports in KwaZulu-Natal and aligns with its commitment to attracting more private-sector involvement to improve port operations around the country. It has also invited private investment in a bulk liquid terminal complex at the Port of Cape Town.

‘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,’ says Richards Bay port manager Dennis Mqadi.

13 May 2025
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