Project description
The OR Tambo SEZ Springs Precinct is a 13-hectare, 45 000m² greenfield development, forming part of the expansion of the OR Tambo SEZ. Located next to a major platinum refinery, the land parcel offers a prime location for Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value addition, including the recycling of platinum.
Enhancing its competitiveness, the precinct will be the home of an integrated energy project, generating 27MW of electricity and heat production from biogas, bio-CNG and natural gas converted by fuel cells and generators. Additionally, 1MW of hydrogen will be produced through photovoltaic solar energy and gas electricity converted by PEM electrolysers. This innovative energy solution will strengthen the industrial efficiency of the Zone, while supporting green manufacturing and sustainable PGM processing.
The project offers a unique investment opportunity in advanced materials, clean energy and industrial innovation, reinforcing South Africa’s role in the global PGM and hydrogen economy.
Details
- Sponsoring department / project promoter: OR Tambo SEZ
- Project partners: Gauteng Provincial Government, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, the City of Ekurhurleni
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Project delivery model: Public funding to unlock the bulk infrastructure development with private sector uptake for top structure development
- Project status: Technical readiness phase; planned for development roll out in the latter part of 2025
- Project start date: October 2025
- Project completion date: October 2027
- Project IRR: 11% – 13%
Project requirements / investor opportunity: Private sector manufacturing investment uptake and top structure infrastructure financing
Contact / Enquire
Interested parties are encouraged to contact the investment facilitation team with a message of introduction, including a brief description of your organization’s business and investment objectives:
