TNPA, Nersa move to streamline regulatory frameworks for energy projects at ports
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in a bid to improve alignment on the regulatory frameworks needed for the licensing and operation of petroleum, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electricity infrastructure and facilities at the ports.
“To ensure the effective implementation of the MoU, governance structures will be established through steering committees with workstreams, each with a specific focus on either technical, regulatory, or strategic aspects,” the entities said in a joint statement.
The agreement follows their participation in a Fuels Industry Risk Assessment, which highlighted key logistics constraints related to port infrastructure that needed to be urgently addressed to support security of supply.
It also comes while the TNPA is progressing with preparations for three bulk LNG terminals at the ports of Richards Bay, Ngqura and Saldanha, with the aim of having the terminal in Richards Bay operational by 2028.
In addition, the State-owned entity is advancing plans for small-scale LNG at the other ports, alongside a new liquid fuels tank farm at the Port of Ngqura and the development of renewable-energy projects across all eight commercial ports.
The ten-year agreement, the joint statement reads, aims to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework and promote investment in the national port system.
Acting TNPA CEO Phyllis Difeto says the MoU aligns with its strategic plan of ensuring security of supply and unlocking global opportunities, while Nersa full-time regulator member Muzi Mkhize argues that cooperation is crucial for ensuring sufficient import capacity to meet future liquid fuels and LNG demand.
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