Immediate measures to ensure energy supply for the country
JOHANNESBURG – Media liaison officer for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Nathi David Shabangu said the National Energy Regulator, will be meeting to conclude on matters of concurrence so it can assist the ministry to respond to the challenges.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy released a statement saying that it is commited to developing adequate generation capacity to meet electricity demand.
“This is an urgent and immediate task to ensure economic growth. As part of efforts to ensure the security of electricity supply for the country, the minister has considered short and medium-term interventions to both the electricity and energy challenges facing the country,” said media liaison officer for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Nathi David Shabangu.
Shabangu said these include, among others:
- Publication of the Request For Information (RFI). The lead time for generation projects under normal circumstances is anything from 36 months onwards. The RFI will enable the department to have a sense of immediate generation options available (three to 12 months) to help fill the short-term gap. This will then enable the Department to design an appropriate intervention in the immediate term.
- Promulgate Section 34 determinations
- IPPs to bring Window 4 capacity on stream earlier
- Drive for the use of LPG gas
Shabangu added that the National Energy Regulator (Nersa), will be meeting to conclude on matters of concurrence so it can assist the ministry to respond to the challenges. “Despite these immediate interventions, the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 is the blueprint that sets a clear path for the security of energy supply and electricity for the country. It dictates that South Africa will continue to pursue a diversified energy mix.”
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