GIFTAN REFINING & PETROCHEMICALS
Powering Southern Africa’s Next Generation of Energy & Industry
Giftan Refining & Petrochemicals is developing a proposed 300,000 barrels-per-day integrated refining and petrochemical complex in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
Designed as a new-generation industrial platform, the project brings together deep-conversion refining, petrochemicals, fertiliser production, power generation, water infrastructure and marine export facilities within a single integrated value chain.
The project is being developed in response to the growing need for greater energy security, industrial capacity and reliable access to essential fuels, petrochemical products and fertilisers across Southern Africa.
By combining multiple production streams and supporting infrastructure, Giftan aims to strengthen regional supply capabilities, reduce reliance on imported products and create a platform capable of serving both domestic and international markets.
From crude oil to fuels, polymers and fertilisers, Giftan is developing an integrated industrial complex designed to support South Africa’s energy resilience, industrial development and broader Southern African economic growth.
THE PROJECT
Giftan Refining & Petrochemicals is developing a proposed 300,000 barrels-per-day integrated refining and petrochemical complex in Richards Bay.
The project is designed around a diversified product slate rather than a fuels-only refinery, combining:
- 300,000 BPD crude refining
- Deep-conversion hydroprocessing
- LPG and propylene recovery
- 300,000 tpa PDH
- 350,000 tpa polypropylene
- 600,000 tpa ammonia
- 1 million tpa urea
- Integrated hydrogen/syngas production
- 600 MW power generation
- Desalination and industrial water systems
- Large-scale crude and product storage
- Marine import/export infrastructure
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Diesel
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: 48% target yield
Petrol
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: 20% target yield
Jet fuel
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: ≤15% target yield
LPG
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: 7%
Bitumen
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: 20,000 BPD planning case
Polypropylene
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: 350,000 tpa
Ammonia
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: 600,000 tpa
Urea
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: 1,000,000 tpa
Petroleum Coke
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: ≤2% target
Sulphur
Indicative Phase 1 Capacity: Integrated recovery
INFRASTRUCTURE
Designed as an integrated industrial platform
- 600 MW CCGT power plant
- 40–50 MLD seawater desalination
- 20–30 million barrel storage potential
- VLCC-capable crude receiving/export infrastructure
- Internal refinery pipelines
- Product distribution network
- Rail, road and marine interfaces
- Hydrogen, nitrogen, steam and cooling-water systems
INVESTMENT & PARTNERSHIP
Giftan is pursuing a strategic joint-venture structure to advance the project through FEED, financing, construction and operations.
Proposed ownership framework:
- 35% — Giftan SPV / Founder
- 20% — Central Energy Fund
- 45% — Strategic Private Partner
The strategic partner is envisaged as providing technical expertise, project development capability, financing strength and/or operating experience.
Partnership opportunities:
Strategic Investor | EPC Partner | Technology Partner | Offtake Partner | Crude Supplier | LNG/Gas Supplier | Financial Partner
COMMERCIAL STRATEGY
Giftan intends to secure diversified long-term commercial arrangements covering:
Crude supply -
Saudi and Angolan crude grades under a diversified procurement strategy.
Gas/LNG supply -
Long-term natural-gas/LNG arrangements supporting hydrogen and fertilizer production.
Product offtake -
Fuel marketers, wholesalers, trading companies, aviation fuel suppliers, petrochemical converters, fertilizer distributors and regional/export customers.
Market strategy -
South Africa first, followed by SADC/African and international export markets.
A New Industrial Energy Platform for South Africa
Giftan Refining & Petrochemicals aims to combine energy security, import substitution, petrochemical manufacturing and regional exports within a single integrated industrial complex.
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DETAILS
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