Project Profile

Ubombo Sugar Mill 410 to 500 TCH

Factory Expansion, Co- generation
and Off-crop Refining Project
CLIENT: Illovo Sugar Limited
LOCATION: Big Bend, Swaziland
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FIDIC, Detailed Design & EPCM

Services Provided:
 Engineering and design.
 Project management.
 Contract management.
 Procurement and expediting.
 Construction management.
 Commissioning assistance.

Project Scope:
Bosch Projects were commissioned by Illovo Sugar Limited to
complete a Front End Package (FEP) to provide a capital estimate of
85% accuracy for the expansion of their Ubombo Sugar Factory
situated in Big Bend, Swaziland. This FEP included a Factory
expansion from 410 to 500 TCH in conjunction with increased
cogeneration and off-crop refinery capacity. Bosch Projects were then
appointed by the Client, as the EPCM Consultant for the execution of
the project.

The project scope involved the upgrade of existing processing

equipment, combined with the procurement and installation of a
substantial amount of new major plant such as a 32 Bar(a) - 105 t/hr
steam boiler and ancillary plant, a 25 MW Extraction / Condensing
Turbo Alternator and a new Bosch Projects Chainless cane diffuser.
The Project also allowed the Client to export electrical power into the
national electrical network.

The refinery modifications facilitated operations over 12 off-crop

weeks at 20 tons Refined Sugar Output per hour (RSO) and will
produce approximately 38,000 t of refined sugar during this period.

Features:
Large and complex expansion project with factory upgrades taking
place over two off-crop periods. No disruption to current factory
operations during the season allowed.

High standards of engineering, project management and cost control

required by the Client.

Project Value: ZAR 1.5 billion (US$ 202 million)