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About IGUA-SA

Igniting Growth Through Gas

Industrial Users United Around a Shared Energy Vision

IGUA-SA is a formal non-profit  association representing large industrial users of gas in Southern Africa. We are focused on gas energy in all its forms, including hydrocarbon gases transported by pipeline. These include natural gas, artificial gas, hydrogen rich gas, methane rich gas, synthetic gas, coal bed methane gas, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, re-gasified liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or any combination of these.

As a collective voice for industry, we work to protect and promote the long term availability of secure, sustainable, and competitively priced gas to power the sectors that drive the region’s economy. IGUA-SA brings technical and economic expertise to the table and aims to be a respected, non-partisan organisation committed to a sustainable gas energy future. Formally constituted in 2018, it is a voluntary, non-profit body made up of the gas energy users who keep Southern Africa’s industrial engine running.

Context of Gas in South Africa

The growth of South Africa’s gas industry presents a key opportunity for long term investment, job creation, and greater efficiency in mining, manufacturing, and energy. Gas has the potential to improve the competitiveness of these sectors while supporting a cleaner energy mix. However, the industry faces serious challenges. Policy uncertainty, limited infrastructure, and the looming end of major supply contracts in 2026 have created instability in the market. Without urgent intervention, South Africa risks underutilising its gas potential or losing valuable resources to export markets. Large industrial gas users recognise this risk and are actively working to shift toward cleaner, more efficient energy sources. For many businesses, gas plays a critical role in reducing operational risk, supporting long term investment, and ensuring energy resilience in a rapidly evolving environment.

IGUA-SA Perspective

IGUA-SA members have the view that:

A healthy and effective gas energy industry is essential to the long term economic growth and social well-being of all South Africans.

A healthy and effective gas energy industry is essential to the long term economic growth and social well-being of all South Africans.

A healthy and effective gas energy industry is essential to the long term economic growth and social well-being of all South Africans.

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Activities and Focus Areas

Policy and Technical Services

We engage with government and regulators on policy, legislation, and pricing to ensure industry representation.

Engagement and Representation

We attend forums, task teams, and events on behalf of members, ensuring their interests are voiced consistently.

Special Project Management Services

We commission legal, technical, or economic work to support decisions on infrastructure, supply, or legislation.

Economic and commercial factors

We monitor global and local trends, pricing, and risks to inform benchmarking and strategy.

Internal & External Liaison

The Association Secretariat manages incoming enquiries, filters communication, and ensures it reaches the relevant parties efficiently.

Supply Side Engagement

We facilitate dialogue between users, current suppliers, and new entrants to help secure South Africa’s gas future.

Communication

Keep members informed through relevant channels, including newsletters, reports, alerts, media updates, and branded communication materials.

Secretariat Function

We provide governance, compliance, project management, and operational support in line with our constitution.