Minister Radebe yesterday Speech by Minster Jeff Radebe on...

Minister Radebe yesterday

Speech by Minster Jeff Radebe on energy in the Southern African regions. Gas: It is important to note that the imported Liquefied Natural Gas as well as natural gas to power programmes are still a very high priority. As we have indicated before we are not only looking at gas to power but gas as part of the energy mix in South Africa. Southern Africa has huge natural gas reserves in Tanzania, Mozambique and within South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana having gas in the form of coalbed methane. Furthermore, South Africa has potential shale gas. Both the SADC Energy Minister and water and Sanitation Ministers will hold a one day workshop on regional gas development. This, we hope is the beginning of a decisive trajectory that provides sufficient focus on the utilization of gas in the region. I am also planning to visit Mozambique very soon to engage with our neighbour as to the possibilities of a regional approach for the development of the natural resources in our respective countries, as well as to ensure a close co-ordination and relationship with our neighbouring countries. It is important to note that a gas strategy will also be available with the release of the IRP and for consultation with the market during July/August of 2018.

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