# Transnet private sector infrastructure development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/transnet-private-sector-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-09-27T17:52:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Transnet is pursuing private sector participation to develop energy and mineral export infrastructure in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. In mid-September, the Transnet National Ports Authority issued a request for proposals to attract private capital for a small- to medium-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the Port of East London. The project involves a 25-year concession to design, finance, build, operate, and maintain the facility, after which ownership transfers to the authority. This follows a previous agreement for a regasification facility at the Port of Ngqura. By late September, Transnet SOC Ltd expanded its private sector initiatives by issuing a Request for Qualification for the Ngqura Manganese Export Corridor (NMEC). This project seeks a strategic partner for a 25-year initiative to upgrade rail infrastructure from Hotazel to the Eastern Cape and construct a new manganese export terminal at the Port of Ngqura. The project, estimated to cost between 30 billion and 44 billion rand, aims to increase manganese rail exports by a forecasted 20% and reduce reliance on road transport. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Transnet seeks partner for Ngqura manganese export corridor Transnet is seeking a private partner for a 25-year, up to 44 billion rand project to upgrade South Africa’s Ngqura manganese export corridor and build a new terminal, aiming to boost rail exports by 20%. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/transnet-seeks-partner-for-ngqura-manganese-export-corridor ### 2026-09-17: Transnet seeks private investor for East London LNG terminal Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking a private operator for a 25-year concession to develop an LNG terminal at the Port of East London to bolster the Eastern Cape's energy infrastructure. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/transnet-seeks-private-investor-for-east-london-lng-terminal --- Cite as: Transnet private sector infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/transnet-private-sector-infrastructure-development