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The Industrial Gas Users Association – Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has released its Gas Roadmap for South Africa 2025–2042. In the face of the impending Gas Cliff, the document outlines a strategic pathway to secure gas energy now, and to ensure a sustainable and diversified gas supply for industrial growth and
This report reflects a pivotal year for IGUA-SA as South Africa approaches a critical gas supply cliff. It documents the Association’s intensified advocacy for coordinated policy, investment, and infrastructure to secure industrial energy stability. The report underscores the role of GasHub as an industry-led solution to safeguard jobs and competitiveness,
On 19 March, the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) presented to the parliamentary portfolio committee on electricity and energy regarding plans to address South Africa’s impending gas supply shortfall, expected in 2028. IGUA-SA representatives attended this critical session to understand government’s approach to this looming challenge that threatens our
By Jaco Human, Chief Executive Officer, Industrial Gas Users’ Association of Southern Africa15 January 2025 In August 2023, Sasol’s announcement of the impending cessation of its natural gas supply sent shockwaves through South Africa’s industrial sector. The news underscored the urgent need for decisive action to secure the country’s future
As South Africa faces an energy crisis with the impending exit of Sasol from the gas supply market, the future of natural gas, a critical resource for manufacturing and economic growth, is at a crossroads.
This report captures a critical year of escalation in IGUA-SA’s advocacy as South Africa inches closer to a major gas supply shortfall. It highlights continued efforts to strengthen industry voice, influence infrastructure planning, and ensure that future gas aggregation models prioritise access, affordability, and national energy security.
Media Release – Johannesburg, 11 July 2024 South African industrial users of natural gas are moving forward with the establishment of a gas-aggregator company to provide the basis for large- scale gas-infrastructure investments and transactions. The establishment of this gas aggregator (gas company, or GasCo) will enable South African manufacturing
Sasol, South Africa’s monopoly supplier of large-scale natural gas, announced in August 2023 that the supply of gas to industrial users will be suspended by June 2026. This unilateral decision to cut off the gas supply poses an existential threat to South Africa’s manufacturing base.
The Annual Report 2023 report outlines IGUA-SA’s intensified focus on gas supply security, industry collaboration, and ongoing policy engagement amid rising concern over the country’s gas cliff. Key themes include pipeline capacity challenges, pricing uncertainty, the strategic role of GasCo, and the association’s interventions to safeguard industrial resilience.
The 2022 Executive report outlines IGUA-SA’s efforts to safeguard industrial gas supply amid mounting concerns about the 2026 supply gap. It highlights engagements with stakeholders around infrastructure development, gas aggregation, and energy policy reform. The report also reflects growing industry urgency to secure competitive, long-term gas access while advancing national
Media Release – Johannesburg, 20 December 2021 The Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has lodged a High Court application to set aside the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA’s) decision to approve Sasol Gas’s maximum gas prices for the period March 2014 to June 2023. The
The 2021 report outlines IGUA-SA’s advocacy for fair gas pricing, its engagement on NERSA’s Gas Master Plan, and the need for urgent policy reform to address looming supply constraints and ensure long-term energy security for South African industries. It also highlights members’ growing concerns around infrastructure investment and the future