John Thompson manages the 25MW Ngodwana Energy Biomass Plant in Mpumalanga, located at the Sappi Ngodwana Mill. Recognised as the first utility-scale biomass project in South Africa, this flagship facility highlights our leadership in biomass power generation and renewable energy solutions.
The first utility-scale biomass project in South Africa
The plant utilises waste wood chips and biomass fuel to generate electricity for the national grid, supporting sustainable power generation, waste-to-energy solutions and circular economy practices.
Our role includes comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) services, ensuring optimal plant performance, energy efficiency and reliable baseload power generation. This capability reinforces our contribution to decarbonisation, carbon reduction targets and the advancement of clean energy infrastructure in the industrial sector.
Industrial Energy Management Services
We provide comprehensive energy management solutions for industrial plants, focused on improving energy efficiency, reducing energy costs, and enhancing operational performance. Our services include energy audits, real-time energy monitoring, and energy optimisation strategies tailored to heavy industry.
By integrating advanced energy management systems (EMS) and aligning with energy management standards, we enable improved energy performance, regulatory compliance in South Africa and measurable progress toward ESG and sustainability objectives. Our data-driven approach incorporates predictive maintenance, asset optimisation and continuous performance improvement, supporting long-term cost savings and operational resilience.
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