More than 7,700 jobs.

We have begun the pre-feasibility study for our second project and have completed the conceptual engineering model as well as the order of magnitude capital estimate. Project Okhusha will produce a different slate of renewable chemicals, utilizing a different feedstock than Project Luhlaza.

We have engaged with local farming communities who will produce the raw materials for the bio-refinery, creating more than 5,500 permanent jobs in the agricultural sector. There will be more than 1,200 permanent jobs created at the biorefinery, and about 5,000 temporary jobs will be created during the construction phase. We have started preliminary discussions with off-take partners from the aerospace, automotive, and retail sectors. Our business model with the farmers embraces the people, planet, profit ideology. We have set aside a portion of profits for education and social development. With our partners, we have developed an agricultural program to help farmers from distressed communities, focusing on training that will help improve crop yields and improve agricultural efficiency.

The bio-refinery will generate power on-site, treat its organic waste, and adhere to zero water and circular economy principles. We are expecting to enter the next phase of engineering towards the end of 2020.