NuPort
Circular Energy System for Clean Logistics in KwaZulu-Natal
NuPort is a modular system that converts local food waste into clean fuels and green chemicals for port and logistics operations. Designed for rapid deployment, it enables low-emission transport, reduces landfill, and provides reliable, decentralised energy.
NuFood
Food Waste to Energy
NuCarbon deploys a novel, proprietary waste-to-fuel technology platform that enables the direct conversion of municipal food waste into BioEthanol, BioDiesel, and green chemicals at a decentralized, modular scale. This integrated circular infrastructure combines waste management, fuel production, carbon capture and utilization, and digital tracking
Our Technology Journey
TRL 5, and counting
We have successfully moved from lab-scale trials (TRL 4) to an operational pilot facility in Verulam, KZN. The system has demonstrated technical feasibility and circular waste-to-fuel capability. Our B10 biodiesel is SANS 342 compliant, meaning it can be implemented now, without worry to void vehicle warranties.
Our goal is to get to TRL 6-7 by June 2027 to prove local production at an industrial scale.
Our Funding Journey
Series A.2
NuCarbon is currently in its Series A.2 funding round with a target of R20 million. This funding is dedicated to upgrading safety systems, enhancing process efficiency, and expanding production capacity to achieve sustainable long-term results.
Forecasted Margins
>40% Gross Margin based on forecasted EBITDA
We've performed thousands of simulations using a techno-economic model on a 150 tonne/day small-scale industrial plant. The major economic parameters of our processes were sampled, including the costs of feedstock and transport, raw materials, and the prices of our products. This demonstrates the economic resilience of our solution, and its capability to weather out wild swings in the commodities markets.
Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships with Local Organisations
We've partnered with The Innovation Hub (SOC), UVU Africa (formerly UVU Bio), the Durban Chemical Cluster and eThekwini Municipality to accelerate the growth of our business.
Official discussions are underway with food waste producers in eThekwini and KwaDukuza for future supplies of up to 200 tonnes/day, and with off-takers who need our green fuels and chemicals.