Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has released the draft Gas Master Plan (GMP2024) policy document for public comment.
“The draft GMP2024 is a policy instrument that seeks to ensure security of gas supply by diversifying supply options from both local and international markets. It outlines the role of natural gas in the context of the energy mix and provides policy direction to the industry in South Africa,” the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said in a statement on Friday.
The draft GMP2024 was published for public comments in the Government Gazette on Friday, April 26.
“The plan considers the complete gas topology ranging from demand, supply, importation, infrastructure, and distribution networks. It recognises the critical role of natural gas in the country’s economy, and anticipates the infrastructure required for the delivery of gas at a point of consumption based on a least-cost model,” the department said.
It has called on members of the public, stakeholders and industry experts to contribute to the development of the policy document by submitting comments by June 15.
Access the draft GMP2024 document here.
Written comments must be sent to the Director-General of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy either by post at Private Bag X 59, Arcadia, 0007; by hand at Travenna Campus, 71 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002; or by email: GMP.Comments@dmre.gov.za
