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  • Why should KZN invest in a palm oil refinery?
  • “This goes to the heart of pushing for economic transformation and ensuring that all the province’s citizens are active players in the KZN economy,” concluded MEC Duma. Construction of the Wilmar Palm Oil Refinery in Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone has already created more than 1373 jobs.
  • Where are palm oil refineries typically located?
  • Palm oil refineries are typically located close to ports from which the palm oil can be shipped to other destinations. Wilmar, for instance, owns shipping companies such as Yihai Kerry International Trading Co. Ltd which transport palm oil and other related palm oil products around the world.
  • How much does a palm oil refinery plant cost?
  • The cost of palm oil refinery plant is affected by many factors Actually, the exact cost of a palm oil refinery machine would vary from the different requirements and specific situations. Usually, the equipment cost for setting up a palm oil refinery plant ranges from $ 60,000.00 to $ 300,000.00.
  • Will Astron energy re-open its Cape Town refinery?
  • Astron Energy is aiming to re-open its Cape Town refinery, formerly Caltex Chevron Refinery, by the end of this year, says CEO Thabiet Booley. This past week, the liquid fuels company unveiled its new look service stations launching a massive drive to rebrand from Caltex to Astron Energy.
  • Why has Glencore closed a refinery in South Africa?
  • Plants have closed as cleaner fuel specifications loom, though fires and floods have also been a factor. Glencore and local partner Astron Energy "remain committed to spending R6 billion to upgrade the refinery and thereby support an ongoing refining industry in South Africa”, the trader said in response to questions.
  • What happened to BP refinery in Durban?
  • The refinery which has been offline since mid-2020 after a fire is one of the country’s refineries which are not functional as Engen Refinery in Durban, Shell and BP’s Sapref refinery, and Natref refinery owned by Sasol ceased operations.