Delta Natural Gas (DNG) Energy has received final authorization from the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to launch liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations at the Port of Coega in the Eastern Cape.
According to DNG Energy Group CEO Aldworth Mbalati, this approval marks a significant milestone for both the company and South Africa, positioning the country as a leading LNG bunkering hub in the southern hemisphere.
The license empowers DNG Energy to meet environmental, legislative, and commercial demands in the South African and international LNG fuel markets. It grants the company rights to operate a floating storage unit (FSU) in Algoa Bay—the first of its kind in Africa—facilitating offshore and onshore logistics, including ship-to-ship transfers for international trading vessels and domestic LNG distribution.
This initiative is expected to have a broad impact, from securing energy supplies for various industries and households to creating jobs and fostering skills development within the country.
“We are optimistic about South Africa’s future and committed to supplying the most affordable gas possible to drive the economy. This is our contribution to the country’s socioeconomic goals in a responsible manner,” Mbalati stated.
With the license in hand, DNG Energy anticipates delivering LNG in South Africa as early as 2021. The next steps involve completing the terminal infrastructure at Algoa Bay and finalizing the acquisition of storage and bunkering equipment.
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