September 17, 2026 [Hydrocarbon Processing]- South Africa’s Phelan Green eSAF project at Saldanha Bay has reached final investment decision (FID), becoming the first of six projects in the country’s initial green hydrogen development wave to reach this stage. The project has secured an offtake agreement, committed $100 million in equity and ordered major equipment. Construction is expected to begin in Q1 2027, with first exports targeted for Q1 2029. Phase 1 is designed to produce about 35,000 t/y of eSAF, within the broader R47 billion ($2.9 billion) Phelan Green Hydrogen Project. Johnson Matthey and Honeywell are providing key technologies.