Location (Bothaville)

Bothaville is an agricultural town in the northern Free State, about two hours’ drive from either Johannesburg or Bloemfontein.

The town was founded as a ‘church town’ in 1891 on a portion of the Gladdedrift farm, which was owned by Theunis Louis Botha and after whom the town was named. It received municipal status in 1914, and has since been amalgamated into the Napa Local Municipality.

Situated in the centre of the ‘maize triangle’, Bothaville is surrounded by maize farms. Local agriculture also includes sorghum, wheat, sunflower, peanuts, and livestock farming. The town hosts the annual NAMPO agricultural expo, which is among the largest in the southern hemisphere.

Given its agricultural surroundings, Bothaville offers an advantage for our bioethanol plant’s location. Its proximity to inland refineries further underscores its significance, facilitating efficient production-to-distribution channels. Consequently, Bothaville’s combination of agricultural richness and logistical convenience positions it as a strategic choice for bioethanol production.