After turning the first sod earlier this year (See: Bye, Bye Tank Farm), both Transnet Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Ngqura and Oil Tanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings (OTGC) are currently on track with the 24-month development period to commission the new liquid bulk Tank Farm in the port at the end of 2020. With environmental compliance and the enhancement of the Nelson Mandela Bay economy as top priorities, various contracts have been awarded already – approximately 80% to local suppliers … [Read more...] about Min Dae as Port of Ngqura Tank Farm is on track
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Dear PE – you have asked and pleaded for it and now it is finally happening
In the image above - Port of Nqura Port Manager, Tandi Lebakeng and Mkhuseli Faku from Calulo Investments Pty (Ltd) turn the first sod and plant a tree to mark this seminal occasion. Dear PE - you have asked and pleaded for it and now it is finally happening. The sod turning on the Liquid Bulk Terminal in Coega went ahead yesterday, 21 February 2019. NO MORE TANK FARM FROM THE END OF 2020 - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the … [Read more...] about Dear PE – you have asked and pleaded for it and now it is finally happening
Bye, Bye Tank Farm
"It is Really Happening Alan...." These are the words that Port of Port Elizabeth Port Manager, Rajesh Dana greeted me with this afternoon at the sod turning in the Coega Industrial Development Zone for the new Liquid Bulk Terminal site to replace the present, 'past it's sell by date', facility in the Port of Port Elizabeth. Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo (Pty) Ltd (OTGC) - represented by Mkhuseli Faku - and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) - represented by the Port of Nqura Port Manager, … [Read more...] about Bye, Bye Tank Farm
Plans in Place to Prevent PE Running out of Fuel
Transnet National Ports Authority has given its full assurance that contingency plans are in place to avoid disruptions to fuel supplies during a scheduled five-week shutdown of the tanker berth in the Port Elizabeth harbour from Monday, 18 February until Monday, 25 March 2019. The berth outage will enable repairs to be carried out on the corroded steel structures supporting the berth’s access walkway. Port Manager at the Port of Port Elizabeth, Rajesh Dana, said: “TNPA made the decision to … [Read more...] about Plans in Place to Prevent PE Running out of Fuel
Hoorah: First Steps to decommissioning Port of Port Elizabeth Tank Farm
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) appointed Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings to plan, fund, construct, maintain and operate a new liquid bulk handling facility at the Port of Ngqura. This Build, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) agreement was concluded in December 2016, after an open tender process. To mark the occasion, a ceremonial signing will take place in Port Elizabeth this evening. Richard Vallihu, Chief Executive of TNPA, said: “This milestone signals progress in our plans to free … [Read more...] about Hoorah: First Steps to decommissioning Port of Port Elizabeth Tank Farm
One step closer to Tank Farm being relocated to Nqura
In a statement released by Transnet on 12 December 2016 the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) announced the conclusion of an agreement with Oiltanking Gridrod Calulo (Pty) Ltd (OTGC) who will; "plan, fund, construct, own, maintain and operate a new liquid bulk facility at the Port of Nqura." According to the release; "This will enable the Port to play a vital role in ensuring the security of South Africa's fuel supply, by creating a new petroleum trading hub for Southern Africa once … [Read more...] about One step closer to Tank Farm being relocated to Nqura
And Shell Swerve again – with a venue change
I have just received this note notifying of a change of venue for the public meeting called by Shell South Africa and dealing with Shells' application for postponement of compliance with the minimum emission standards for the Shell Port Elizabeth Terminal: Dear Stakeholder Please note that the venue for the public meeting on the 16.05.2014 has changed to the NNMU Conference Centre, building 235, North Campus, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth. The … [Read more...] about And Shell Swerve again – with a venue change
Swerving Shell
The tank farm in the Port Elizabeth harbour is managed by Shell. The National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEM: AQA) (No. 39, 2004) amendment published in the Government Gazette no. 36161 on 15 February 2013 now requires Shell to tighten up their environmental controls - i.e. spend money on ensuring the continued good health of all citizens within close proximity of the harbour! The act does allow for Shell to ask for permission to extend the time to compliance. This … [Read more...] about Swerving Shell
Your chance to stop Shell trampling on your rights
The deadline for objections to Shell South Africa extending their compliance with their Air Emissions Licence at the Port Elizabeth harbour's Tank Farm is on 27 April 2014. Paul Martin has laid out his concerns on the ABYC web site here. Sign the petition below to send Shell a strong message that PE Citizens will not continue to sanction the pollution of our harbour, beaches and air with an aging facility that is long overdue to be moved from the PE Harbour and freeing up valuable land … [Read more...] about Your chance to stop Shell trampling on your rights
Meet the Transnet Executive – MyPE Wishes Them Luck
Transport parastatal Transnet on Wednesday announced the members of its executive committee. "It is my belief that the reconfigured Executive Committee will contribute significantly to ensuring that the company plays a key role in making South Africa's New Growth Path a reality, and that Transnet plays its rightful role as the custodian of South Africa's rail, ports and pipeline infrastructure," group chief executive Brian Molefe said. The announcement follows nearly two years of … [Read more...] about Meet the Transnet Executive – MyPE Wishes Them Luck
