South Africa: Gas Amendment Bill 2013 Available for Public Comments

press release

Natural gas was formally legislated for the first time through the Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001) by the then Department of Minerals and Energy. In response to changes in the gas industry landscape and foreseeable future changes, the Department of Energy embarked on a process of amending the Gas Act.

Orderly development of natural gas is critical in ensuring security of energy supply, with natural gas featuring prominently in our energy mix, for economic growth and competitiveness. Unless the current loopholes and omissions in the Gas Act are addressed, the country runs the risk of an underdeveloped natural gas sector throughout the value chain and the consequent failure to ensure security of energy supply.

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