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Work Package 1: Strategic Environmental Assessment for the proposed Boegoebaai Port and Special Economic Zone
(CSIR, 2025-12) Schreiner, Gregory O; Mqokeli, Babalwa R; Snyman-Van der Walt, Luanita; Lochner, Paul A; Tsedu, Rinae; Schreiner, Gregory O; Mqokeli, Babalwa R; Snyman-Van der Walt, Luanita; Lochner, Paul A; Tsedu, Rinae
Green hydrogen (GH2), and its derivative Powerto-X (PtX) products, such as green ammonia and green methanol, could decarbonise the South African energy economy, generate new revenues, create jobs and skills, and facilitate a Just Energy Transition1. As part of South Africa’s ambition to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and become a player in the emerging GH2 market, a substantial programme of greenfield infrastructure and development has been proposed in the Northern Cape consisting of three main components: 1. A new breakwater port2 and port precinct 1 km north-west of the landmark called the Buchu or Boegoeberg Twins (hereinafter referred to as “Boegoebaai”). 2. A mixed-use Special Economic Zone3 (SEZ) located adjacent to the proposed Boegoebaai port. 3. A network of regional renewable energy generation facilities (wind and solar PV), electrical grid infrastructure, roads, pipelines and other GH2 support infrastructure.