- Mondi’s paper mill in Merebank, South Africa, achieves a significant increase in energy self-sufficiency with the installation of a new turbine, positioning the mill to potentially achieve full energy self-sufficiency in the future
- The project reduces reliance on external power supply, lowers costs and enhances long-term operational stability of the mill
- In addition, two flood-proofing projects were completed to mitigate risks from natural disasters ensuring business continuity for the benefit of customers
KwaZulu-Natal, October 2025 – Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has achieved a major sustainability milestone at its Merebank mill in Durban, South Africa, with the installation of a new turbine in the site’s power plant. The mill is now able to generate 60% of its electricity, significantly reducing reliance on grid-supplied power and improving operational efficiency.
“This project is a game-changer for the mill. “By generating power on site, we reduce our dependency on external electricity supply, reduce costs and take a step towards energy independence, climate resilience and long-term operational stability. Once the cooling tower upgrade is completed, the new turbine will produce more electricity than the mill consumes – a significant milestone in our journey towards self-sufficiency.” – Donovan Naidoo, Operations Director at Mondi Merebank.
In addition to increasing energy self-sufficiency, the new turbine project will also reduce the mill’s carbon footprint.
Alongside this energy investment, the mill has completed two flood-proofing projects to mitigate risks from natural disasters. The projects include the installation of flood gates and the deployment of inflatable flood barriers, allowing for the rapid creation of water-catchment dams. Together, these measures help protect the mill’s operations and nearby communities from extreme weather events, helping ensure business continuity.
The turbine generator project and flood-proofing projects contribute to the Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030) sustainability commitments.
Further information
- More info about Mondi: https://www.mondigroup.com/
About Mondi
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by producing products that are sustainable by design. We employ 22,000 people in more than 30 countries and operate an integrated business with expertise spanning the entire value chain, enabling us to offer our customers a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy, with our ambitious commitments to 2030 focused on circular driven solutions, created by empowered people, taking action on climate.
In 2024, Mondi had revenues of €7.4 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.0 billion. Mondi is listed on the London Stock Exchange in the ESCC category (MNDI), where the Group is a FTSE100 constituent. It also has a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP).