Richards Bay port to play role in Transnetâs natural gas strategy By Given Majola Share THE PORT of Richards Bay has been identified as one of three ports to support Transnetâs natural gas strategy, which seeks to provide storage and import facilities for South Africaâs growing natural gas sector. In the short-to-medium term, the port will support the liquefied natural gas (LNG) power generation facilities and in the longer-term, LNG import facilities. Portia Derby, the chief executive of state-owned rail, port and pipeline company Transnet, led a stakeholder engagement session on Friday where she shared the plan for the port of Richards Bay with the local government, business community and traditional leadership within Umhlathuze and the surrounding areas.