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Natural gas pipeline
Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says diminishing current natural gas reserves in Pande, Mozambique present South Africa with both risk and opportunities.
Ramokgopa says South Africa will no longer be able to import natural gas from Mozambique from next year.
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The African Energy Leadership Centre at Wits Business School is hosting a symposium, in partnership with IGUA-SA, to assess the current situation and investigate potential solutions for the long-term security of South Africa’s natural gas supply. pic.twitter.com/OZFOtlArCc— SABC News (@SABCNews) May 7, 2025
He urged South Africans to work together to avoid the gas shortage.
“South Africa currently imports approximately 160 petajoules of natural gas per annum from Mozambique, representing more than 85% of our total consumption. The largest user consumes around 125 petajoules annually. Creating over 13 030 direct jobs and contributing approximately 5% of GDP. Yet the money gas fields are projected to decline between 2026 and 2028. This anticipated lower gas is a significant threat to our economy and one that demands a coordinated and forward-looking response.”
Experts gather to debate energy future at Gas Symposium
