The Plant
Coega Special Economic Zone & the Port of Ngqura
A fully-serviced SEZ with its own deep-water port, energy security programme and a 15% corporate tax incentive — engineered for capital-intensive export manufacturing.
Why Coega
Infrastructure That Compresses Risk
Established infrastructure
World-class deep-water port, reliable electricity and water treatment already in place across a 9,000+ hectare SEZ.
Energy security
Coega is developing its own renewable energy and battery storage solution for tenants.
Customs Controlled Area
Zone 1 is a CCA, allowing duty-free import of critical machinery.
Reduced logistics costs
Direct access to the export market via the Port of Ngqura — components in, cells out.
Support ecosystem
Synergies with renewable energy and automotive companies already in the zone.
Vermicom Coega Strategy
Five Levers That De-Risk the Build
Priority Access
Secure land and utilities at the Coega SEZ in Port Elizabeth.
Technology Transfer
Signed agreements with US and German partners for advanced cell manufacturing and Gigafactory-in-a-box technology.
Local Inputs
MoU with a South African chemical giant for precursor (pCAM) production.
Circular Economy
Collaboration with a licensed WEEE recycler for black-mass recovery and battery second-life applications.
Academic Collaboration
Joint research with Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and Stellenbosch University (SU) on next-generation battery material.
Site Requirements
Designing for Ramp — 1 GWh to 5 GWh
The plant is sized to commission at utility scale and expand to full capacity within the same precinct.
Site requirement figures to be finalised in the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS).
1 GWh
First phase- Area under roof (sqm)
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5 GWh
Full ramp- Area under roof (sqm)
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Location
Port of Ngqura Precinct, Coega SEZ
Coega Industrial Development Zone, Zone 1 precinct, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape.
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Project Roadmap
2026–2029: From Feasibility to Full Production
Hover or tap a phase to inspect its date range and scope.
Feasibility Study & Fundraising
2026–2026Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for a 1–5 GWh facility.