Exxon to supply LNG to South Africa’s first regas terminal
Exxon Mobil has signed a preliminary LNG supply agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET), South Africa’s planned first LNG import facility, as the US energy major seeks to grow its global LNG supply to more than 40 mtpa by 2030.
Eskom agrees LNG offtake for Richards Bay power project
Eskom has entered an LNG supply agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) to underpin its planned 3,000 MW gas-to-power project in Richards Bay, South Africa. The deal will make Eskom a “foundation customer” at the proposed regas terminal, which will offer open-access LNG imports.
Vopak delays FID on South Africa LNG terminal to 2028
Dutch terminal operator Vopak has delayed its final investment decision (FID) on South Africa’s first LNG import facility until the first quarter of 2028. The decision follows a court order, halting state utility Eskom’s plans for a 3,000 MW LNG-fuelled power plant at Richards Bay.
South Africa declares state of energy disaster as it failed to deliver upgrades, gas power or renewables
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national “state of disaster” over his country's power shortages and said the lack of energy security posed an existential threat to the economy and the social fabric of the country.
