South Africa to Build World's First Urban Waste-to-Green Methanol Plant
South Africa's first green methanol plant, utilizing urban waste, is set to begin operations in 2029. The project, supported by a $4 million grant from Climate Investor Three and an additional equity investment potential of $26 million, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and establish a clean fuel infrastructure from Gauteng to Durban.
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The green methanol plant in South Africa is projected to process 90,000 tons of urban waste annually, using 50MW of solar energy to power a 10MW electrolyzer for green hydrogen production. Expected to produce approximately 14,300 tons of green methanol per year, the plant will help reduce CO2 emissions by about 118,950 tons annually.
This project aligns with South Africa's hydrogen strategy and climate goals, targeting carbon neutrality by 2050. It also aims to create a green methanol corridor to support future export demands, positioning the country as a hub for green fuel production in the international market.
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