South Africa is finally on the brink of developing its first LNG import terminals, just as it closes in on a substantial increase in domestic gas production. A combination of imported and domestic gas could address the country’s chronic power shortages and still heavy dependence on coal. [Gas in Transition, Volume 3, Issue 12]
Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe says the lack of grid capacity is the biggest challenge the government faces in its attempts to deal with the energy crisis.