The South African air pollution control market is going through a dynamic
phase of change as the impact of new legislation starts to have impact. The
market is projected to continue growing, despite the current economic
hardships faced by emission generating industries.



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    New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.environmental.frost.com),
South African Air Pollution Control Market, finds that the market was worth
US$2,729.5 million in 2008 and is estimated to reach US$3,665.5 million in
2015. The following market sectors are covered in this study: energy and
power, chemicals and petrochemicals, steel and metals, pulp and paper and
cement and brick manufacturing.



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    "The recent tightening of legislation has been a major driver behind
growth in this market," notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Derrick
Chikanga. "The Air Quality Act, which was passed into law in 2005, addresses
all the short-comings that existed during the previous Atmospheric Pollution
Prevention Act."



    The new Air Quality Act focuses on ambient control rather than emissions
control. As a result, the act presents new challenges to industries, as it
imposes far stricter regulations and heftier penalties for non-compliant
companies than ever before. Currently, non-compliance by emission generators
is still a major obstacle for the development of this market.



    "Previously, most emission generators considered emissions control as a
'nice-to-have' technology rather than an essential requirement," explains
Chikanga. "As such, fume abatement technology is viewed as a grudge purchase,
a capital cost not adding to the bottom line."



    Despite numerous challenges present as a result of non-compliance by some
industrial segments, the market still presents numerous opportunities for
growth. The energy and power sector, being the largest emissions generator,
is currently undertaking an expansion initiative.



    South Africa's national electricity utility, Eskom, has embarked on an
expansion drive to increase generation capacity and ensure a reliable supply
of electricity to the country. Expansion in operations is likely to be
accompanied by increased green house gas (GHG) emissions.



    To capitalise on growth opportunities, equipment suppliers will need to
provide low-cost but reliable technology types to this market.



    "Both the power generation and petrochemical industries are expected to
generate large volumes of emissions as they embark on their expansion drive,"
comments Chikanga. "The strict enforcement of legislation guarantees the need
for responsible and holistic air pollution control mechanisms by these
industries."



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Patrick Cairns, Corporate Communications - Africa, Frost & Sullivan,  +27-18-464-2402, patrick.cairns@frost.com