Tronox, a leading integrated titanium dioxide pigment manufacturer, recently announced a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with NOA Group.
This significant deal secures 497 GWh of renewable energy, sourced from wind and solar plants with a capacity exceeding 200 MW. This clean energy will power Tronox’s mines and smelters in South Africa.
Significant Emissions Reduction and Sustainability Goals
By the end of 2027, Tronox expects this project to be fully operational, reducing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 12% globally.
This achievement marks a significant step towards Tronox’s sustainability goals and demonstrates its commitment to decarbonization.
This announcement follows a trend among South African mining companies transitioning towards renewable energy sources. This shift aims to reduce reliance on the country’s unreliable power grid and contribute to the global energy transition.
The South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and various government initiatives are facilitating this move towards cleaner energy sources, like wind and solar, over coal.
Building on Previous Renewable Energy Success
For Tronox, this new agreement complements the 200 MW solar energy agreement announced in 2022 with SOLA Group. This previous project, fully implemented in April 2024, currently powers Tronox’s operations and contributes significantly to local employment and the economy.
Upon completion of the latest project, renewable energy sources will fulfill approximately 70% of Tronox’s electricity needs in South Africa.
This transition will reduce the company’s in-country emissions by an impressive 54%. South Africa is just one of many countries where Tronox is actively pursuing renewable energy projects to advance its decarbonization roadmap.