• wilmar s oil refinery project to kick off
  • wilmar s oil refinery project to kick off
  • wilmar s oil refinery project to kick off
  • wilmar s oil refinery project to kick off
  • Who is Wilmar group?
  • Wilmar Group has more than 400 soyabean crushing plants worldwide, and extensive technical and commercial understanding of the commercial crushing of various oil seeds, including palm and lauric oils, the refining and fractionation of edible oils, the production of oleo-chemicals, specialty fats, palm biodiesel, and consumer pack oils.
  • What raw materials does Wilmar use?
  • To complement its use of imported crude palm oil, Wilmar will source at least 20% of its raw materials locally, specifically sunflower oil.
  • What will a palm oil refinery do?
  • The refinery will also be commissioned to refine crude palm oil into various products and to package the products for sale to retail customers. The completed plant will have a 500 t/ day refinery, a 500 t/day fractionator and a 6 800 m2 warehouse.
  • Why is Wilmar integrating local enterprises into its supply chain?
  • Eight local enterprises have been integrated into Wilmar’s supply chain, thereby benefiting in sectors such as agro-processing, chemicals and logistics. “This engagement not only supports Wilmar’s operations, but also encourages local enterprise development and industrial diversification,” he said.
  • Why is MEC Siboniso Duma interested in Wilmar palm oil?
  • “MEC Siboniso Duma is encouraged by the fact that the construction of Wilmar Palm Oil, originally from Singapore, is nearing completion. About R1.5bn has been invested to produce margarine and other edible oils,” Ellenson said.
  • Why is Wilmar investing in South Africa?
  • Duma praised Wilmar for investing in South Africa, and said the region and the province aimed to complement the company and create a conducive environment for business. “We are supporting Wilmar thoroughly and holistically, but our people want to be involved in the value chains and the company is duty-bound to complement local businesses.