Archive: Gas Master Plan
Compressed natural gas (CNG) is promoted as a cleaner fuel alternative, but also comes with risks to the climate and health.
While the world plans for a future without gas, an upsurge in new gas projects in South Africa is likely a “costly mistake”.
Analysts agree that natural gas is too risky for South Africa, and it is not needed for the energy transition from coal to clean.
The mission of the Department of Energy is to “regulate and transform the sector for the provision of secure, sustainable and affordable energy”.
Despite South Africa’s abundant renewable resources, the government is also planning to increase gas in the country’s energy mix. The plan includes extracting shale gas.