4th
largest coal exporter in the world
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This analysis includes a comprehensive South Africa energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2021 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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Highlights
4th
largest coal exporter in the world
26%
wind and solar in power capacity in 2030
3rd
highest CO2 intensity to GDP (in PPP)
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) supervises the energy sector, with the objective of providing secure, sustainable, and affordable energy. It is also responsible for the promotion and regulation of minerals and mining.
Energy Supply
Gas:
Natural gas production is marginal (around 1.1 bcm in 2021). The offshore gas reserves located in Mossel Bay (Bredasdorp Basin) were put into production in 2007 in order to supply the GTL plant of Mossel Bay (plant commissioned in 1992 as the world's first GTL refinery).
Energy Prices
Electricity:
Municipalities are in charge of setting electricity prices. They are based on the "National Retail Tariff Guideline", published by NERSA in 2004, and on the "Municipal Electricity Tariff Guidelines", which are published each year. There is a reduced tariff for the poorest part of the population ("poverty tariff").
Energy Consumption
Total energy consumption per capita peaked in 2008 at 2.9 toe per capita and then progressively decreased to 2.3 toe in 2021 (nearly 4 times the average energy consumption per capita in sub-Saharan Africa). Electricity consumption per capita peaked at 4 500 kWh in 2007 before decreasing to 3 284 kWh in 2021 (around 10 times the sub-Saharan average).
Issues & Prospects
Gas:
The government seeks to diversify its energy supply mix away from coal and to resort to more gas to meet its energy consumption needs, in particular for power generation. New investments in gas infrastructure are, therefore, considered to allow more gas imports and the development of domestic shale gas resources could begin in the short term.
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The South Africa energy market data since 1990 and up to 2021 is included in the Excel file accompanying the South Africa country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The South Africa country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
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Projections Data (Excel Sheet)
The South Africa country dashboards are complemented with country forecasts from EnerFuture (excel file) with scenario comparison.
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