Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has invited the public, stakeholders and industry experts to contribute to the development of the policy document on the draft Gas Master Plan (GMP2024).

“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.

“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.

Comments on the draft must be submitted by June 15.

The draft GMP2024 document is accessible here: https://www.energy.gov.za/files/policies/Gas-Master-Plan2024-for-public-comment.pdf.

Written comments may be addressed to the Director-General of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy by email: GMP.Comments@dmre.gov.za.