Business

Unraveling coal liquefaction

Friday, February 27, 2015
Mokgatle
Mokgatle

With the local demand for petroleum products currently standing at 1.2 billion litres per annum, the newly established Botswana Oil is musing on setting up a scalable plant that will produce enough petroleum products through the conversion of coal into liquid fuels, also known as coal liquefaction. BusinessWeek Correspondent ISAAC PINIELO talks to the company CEO Willie Mokgatle to find out more about the project.

BusinessWeek: You recently indicated plans to start the conversion of coal into liquid fuels. When will this project commence?

Mokgatle: The project is still at conception stage. A business case of the project is yet to be developed, therefore it is still too early for us to be talking specifics. Following a pre-feasibility study, we will initiate media contact to brief the public on the way forward.

You may also like this

BSE swims against economic downturn tide

Mbongeni Mguni |
20 December 2024
At the helm: Bolokwe PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Lucara names record diamond ‘Motswedi’

Tiny Mooki |
20 December 2024
Winner: Nduna walked away with P100,000 for his efforts PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Economy drifts into choppy waters... again

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy |
23 December 2024
Supporting growth: The non-mining sector’s growth in the second quarter was helped by stable electricity supply. As diamonds attempt a recovery, non-mining activities need supportive utilities to play their part in resuscitating the economy PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI
Latest Stories
Eventful year: Besides Tebogo’s Olympic victory, Botswana experienced a shift of political power in 2024

The year in numbers

Lewanika Timothy | 20 Dec 2024

2024: The year Khama came home, went to the Kgotla

Innocent Selatlhwa | 20 Dec 2024

The unprecedented fall of the BDP

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 Dec 2024

BCP 2024’s opposition of choice

Spira Tlhankane | 20 Dec 2024

A chat with Motube, the retired longest-serving police spokesperson

Pini Bothoko | 20 Dec 2024

Constant and inevitable

Dr Fahim Chand | 20 Dec 2024

Stay safe this holiday season

Mmegi Editor | 20 Dec 2024

Boko Haram’s cattle rustling strategy

Solly Rakgomo | 20 Dec 2024
Read Print Edition
front page 1
Editor's Comment
Stay safe this holiday season

However, amidst the happiness, it is crucial to remember that the holidays can also bring unforeseen challenges. From increased traffic and travel hazards to heightened risks of accidents and social unrest, the festive period demands heightened awareness and responsible behaviour.Traffic congestion and accidents are a common occurrence during the holidays. With increased travel, roads become busier, leading to a higher risk of collisions. Alcohol...

Mmegi Editor | 20 December 2024
Selefu
MONDAY ONLINE 25
Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up
Explore Subscribe to Mmegi Online
Receive latest and breaking news via email
About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Latest News
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Full Picture
Featured Video
Classified
© 2020 - Dikgang Publishing Company. All Rights Reserved.