About us
Coega Biomass Centre is South Africa’s leading biomass pellet producer, committed to sustainable energy, environmental restoration, and local economic development. Our work transforms one of the country’s biggest ecological challenges—alien invasive plants (AIPs)—into a renewable energy source, reducing carbon emissions while restoring biodiversity and conserving water.
We believe in practical, impact-driven solutions that benefit both businesses and the environment. By repurposing invasive plant species into high-quality, certified biomass pellets, we provide industries with a cleaner, cost-effective alternative to coal and heavy fuel oil (HFO). At the same time, we contribute to biodiversity restoration, job creation, and sustainable land management, ensuring that our operations create lasting value for communities and nature alike.
Production facility
Our state-of-the-art biomass pellet facility is the largest of its kind in South Africa, designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable, low-carbon energy. Strategically located just 7 km from Coega Harbour, the facility is ideally positioned for both local supply and global export.
With an annual production capacity scalable up to 120,000 tonnes, the facility operates with strict environmental and quality controls, ensuring that every pellet meets international standards. Our feedstock is sourced from nearby invasive plant removal projects, minimizing transport emissions while maximizing sustainability.
Equipped with over 25,000 tonnes of storage capacity, we ensure a reliable, consistent supply to support industrial and commercial energy needs. Our logistics network is designed for efficient distribution via road, rail, and sea, making it easy for businesses to integrate biomass energy into their operations.
Our technology
Biomass undergoes various processing steps at the plant. This includes chipping, drying, milling, pelletizing, cooling, sorting, and storage. The facility has high quality equipment installed by leading wood processing technology providers. This enables Coega Biomass Facility to produce pellets at Industrial Class 1 & 2 quality according to ISO 17225-2 quality norms.
Our partners
The Coega Biomass Centre is a company of South African sustainable development firm iLive and Dutch sustainable consultant and project developer Partners for Innovation. Doers supports us with capital, competence, and capacity to maximize our potential.
We are strongly committed to provide a clear and transparent mechanism for addressing any concerns of our clients. Please read our complaints procedure.