About us

Coega Biomass Centre is South Africa’s leading biomass pellet producer, committed to building a sustainable and impactful supply chain for biomass products.

We believe in practical, impact-driven solutions that benefit communities; businesses; and ultimately - the planet.

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Our factory is ideally located to serve the export and local industry

Situated in Coega’s IDZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa, our facility is ideally located to serve the export and local industry.

Using invasive tree species (Eucalyptus, Acacia and Pines) along with sawmill residues, we provide industries with wood pellets – a sustainable, low-carbon fuel alternative.

The facility has a capacity to produce up to 120,000 tons per annum of high-quality white wood pellets. To ensure the quality and reliability of our products our facility installed industry leading equipment from Germany, Sweden and Canada.

This includes brands such a Kahl, Bruks, Grecon, and Bandit. We have an in-house lab to continuously test the key parameters of our products and utilize accredited third-party labs (TLR based in Rotterdam) to ensure we produce pellets to meet ISO-17225 quality standards.  

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  • To create a better world by driving a fair energy transition through sustainable biomass.

    Our purpose

  • To unlock access to sustainable, locally produced bioenergy that powers industries, regenerates land, and strengthens water and energy security for a more resilient future.

    Our mission

  • A world where clean energy is affordable and accessible— and delivers benefits — for everyone.

    Our vision

  • • Care – We Look After People and Nature • Build – We Create Better Futures • Commit – We Do What’s Right

    Our values

Media features

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Building a young but ambitious bioeconomy: South Africa and the Netherlands join forces

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First shipment of product from Coega Biomass Centre to Europe

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Shortlisted for the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards 2025

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Our certifications

Coega Biomass Centre is committed to sustainable and responsible biomass production. Our operations are certified by internationally recognized standards that ensure environmental, social, and economic sustainability in the biomass supply chain.

  • SBP Certification (Nº: SBP-06-79)

This certification from the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) verifies that our biomass products meet rigorous sustainability criteria, enabling traceability and responsible sourcing in the global biomass market.

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  • Sustainable Biomass Program Policy for Coega Biomass Centre

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  • FSC Certification (CERTIFICATION CODE: CU-FM/COC-888853)

Our certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guarantees that our biomass is sourced from responsibly managed forests, promoting biodiversity, ecosystem health, and social benefits for local communities.

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  • FSC Chain of Custody Certification (CERTIFICATION CODE: CU-COC-890614)

Our FSC Chain of Custody certification ensures that our biomass products are tracked and verified throughout every stage of the supply chain—from forest to final delivery—providing full transparency and assurance that they originate from responsibly managed sources.

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  • Coega Biomass Centre Due Diligence System Summary

Our Due Diligence System ensures that all biomass entering the Coega Biomass Centre supply chain is legally harvested, sustainably sourced, and compliant with national and international regulations. This system supports our commitment to environmental responsibility, traceability, and ethical sourcing.

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