SABA Fully Supports RNRF
7 April 2008
The Southern African Biofuels Association (SABA) gives strong support to RNRF Ltd in recent Media Announcements.
“The recent announcement of a major biofuels initiative by your company to produce Biodiesel from Soya in the Eastern Cape must be hailed as a major coup for our nascent industry. Not only does this bold step show to the world and the public and large, that South Africa is ready to make the move towards the production of renewable energies, but that the private sector can take the lead and drive such a process in conjunction with the state and other partners.”
“At SABA we pledge to provide whatever assistance you may require in your efforts.”
“The Southern African Biofuels Association puts it on record that it endorses and fully supports the initiative and announcement made by RNRF.” Andrew Makanete, President, the Southern African Biofuels Association
RNRF Turns Soil at the Construction Site
4 April 2008
The turning of soil at the RNRF site in Coega, Port Elizabeth for the Geotechnical Soil Analysis marks the physical beginning of construction on the R1.5 billion Soybean Processing Faciltiy.
“This is an important step for RNRF and marks the physical commencement of siteworks for construction of the Comany’s operations”
Geoff Mordt, Managing Director of RNRF Ltd
Industry norms mark the Turning of Soil with a silver spade – not at RNRF; the Inaugural Turning of Soil is done with a Backhoe Loader!
Protein Research Foundation gets behind RNRF
17 March 2008
“Your announcement is certainly one of the highlights ever in the history of the production of soybeans in South Africa and I have little doubt that you will see that manifested in hectares planted to soybeans in the coming planting season 2008/2009…”
Letter from PRF Chairman, Mr. GJH Scholtemeijer to RNRF MD, Mr Geoff Mordt
Agricultural Business Chamber welcomes announcement of RNRF Soybean Processing Facility
16 March 2008
“This initiative and investment… is indicative of the excellent opportunities that agriculture and the fledgling South African renewable fuels industry offer.”
Agricultural Business Chamber full media release on RNRF
ASGISA (Eastern Cape) announces development in response to RNRF launch
16th March 2008
“Work has begun to ensure that rural farmers, in particular in the Mzimvubu Development Zone where the vast potential exist, are energised to exploit the new market opportunities that have been presented by investments such as those made by RNRF…”
“It is our objective that within the next seven years the Eastern Cape Province will supply over 800 000 tons of soybeans and there is no better commitment than this to this important investment” Mr Simpiwe Somdyala, the Chief Executive Officer of Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative South Africa (agsiSA) EC.
ASGISA press statement in response to RNRF launch
RNRF Secures Deep Water Port Land at Coega, Port Elizabeth
Jan 2007
The directors of RNRF Ltd are pleased to announce that a lease for an 80-year term has been executed with the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). The land comprises two adjoining 20 hectare sites in the new Industrial Development Zone at Coega in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth. The site includes a servitude from the main shipping wharfs allowing RNRF dedicated supply and receipt of goods directly from/to the industrial sites.
“This delivers valuable deep water port access to RNRF;
a crucial requirement of our business plan going forward”
Geoff Mordt, Managing Director of RNRF Ltd
David Dossor appointed to Board of RNRF
9 March 2008
Mr. Ian Armstrong, Chairman of RNRF Ltd , today announced the appointment of Mr. David Dossor to the RNRF Board of Directors. Mr. Dossor brings international respectability, depth of knowledge in every aspect of sourcing, transporting, storing, sales, marketing and usability of SBM, plus his valuable experience to RNRF and the Group.
“After an extended international search, the Board is please to announce the appointment of Mr. Dossor as a director of the Company. Mr. Dosser is highly respected in the Soybean Meal industry both locally and internationally”
Mr. Armstrong, Chairman of RNRF Ltd
RNRF Signs with Technology Partner and Equipment Supplier Desmet Ballestra
3 March 2008
RNRF has concluded a contract with Desmet Ballestra world leaders in the supply of Oilseed Crushing and Biodiesel Refining Technology. Desmet Ballestra will supply RNRF its state-of -the-art, proprietary plant technology at RNRF’s Coega Operations. The contact includes the supply of a 4000 metric tonne per day Crushing and Oil Extraction plant, and a 750 metric tonne per day Biodiesel and Pharmaceutical Glycerine Refinery. The plant will be a continuously operating facility. Desmet Ballestra will provide the main plant and equipment, and engineering supervision of the installation and commissioning, as well as the operational technology. Completion is scheduled for the second half of 2009.
“This is an exciting development , introducing proven, cutting-edge technology for the first time to the
South African clean energy landscape. To have this first world knowhow and expertise available locally enhances the Nations skills, value and capability for the future”
Geoff Mordt, Managing Director of RNRF Ltd
E+PC Appointed by RNRF
6 March 2008
RNRF Ltd appoints Engineering & Projects Company Ltd (E+PC) to supply preliminary engineering design and project management for the Company’s Agroprocessing development at the RNRF Coega site in Mandela Bay on the eastern seabord of South Africa. The agreement provides RNRF to extend the appointment to an Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) contract. E+PC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aveng (Africa) Ltd and brings to the operations, broad contracting expertise and a wealth of experience for the delivery of large scale projects in Southern Africa.
Gary Farr appointed Agricultural Technical Manager
1 March 2008
RNRF is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Gary Farr (B.Sc Agriculture) to the soybean development and procurement team at Coega. Gary brings with him 27 years of agricultural expertise in Southern Africa, with particular strength in plant breeding, plant health, and optimising fertilizer and agricultural chemical applications.