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Gas 2025
Analysis and forecasts to 2030 Global gas markets are set to undergo major changes by the end of the decade, with the coming wave of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity set to profoundly transform market dynamics. The unprecedented scaling up of LNG supply is expected to improve gas supply security and make natural gas more affordable – including in emerging, price-sensitive import markets. However, to account for these shifts, LNG producers and suppliers may need to adapt their medium-term strategies.The Gas 2025 medium-term report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) examines this coming transformation and its…
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Investment in transport infrastructure
The South African government has announced plans to invest USD 6.5 billion (R120 billion) for transport infrastructure, including rail rehabilitation, port efficiency upgrades and road network maintenance.
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Tariff inflexion on crystalline silicone photovoltaic modules or solar panels
The South African Revenue Service increased import duties on crystalline silicone photovoltaic modules or solar panels from certain trade partners from 0 to 10%.
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2026 Domestic electric and hydrogen vehicle producer support
The South African government is earmarking funding to provide tax reductions to domestic producers of electric and hydrogen vehicles from 2026, in line with New Energy Vehicles White Paper approved by the Cabinet in 2023.
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Government spending in municipal energy efficiency projects
The South African government is allocating resources to municipalities to perform energy-efficient upgrades in municipal infrastructure.
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2024 Renewable energy projects
The South African government is earmarking specific funds to better integrate of renewable energy production into the country's energy supply, through dedicated planning and coordination projects.
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SANS 10400XA National Building Regulation (SANS)
The South African National Standard (SANS) 10400-XA is an instrument made by government to regulate energy use and encourage energy efficiency in building. For this purpose the government sets a set of requirements for the retrofitting of existing buildings and for the design of new buildings.
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Vision, Strategic Direction and Framework for Climate Policy
…for renewable energy. - The transport sector has also been identified as another key "business unusual" growth sector and policies and measures are to be put in place to meet ambitious and mandatory national targets for the reduction of GHG emissions from this sector. - The government is to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy and society, with all policy and other decisions that may have an impact on South Africas greenhouse gas emissions taking this commitment into account. Theme 4: Preparing for the future. - Increasing support for new and ambitious research and development targets being set, especially in the…
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How governments can best support consumers during this energy crisis
How governments can best support consumers during this energy crisis The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a major shock to global energy markets, with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggering the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets and significantly impacting supplies of natural gas and a range of energy-related commodities.As concerns over supply security have grown, prices have risen across several parts of the energy system, increasing pressure on household budgets, public finances and economic activity more broadly. In response, many governments have announced emergency measures to protect consumers from…
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Ukraine
Ukraine is a key country for European and global energy security. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed it to fundamentally reshape its past dependence on energy imports from Russia.
As the invasion continues, Ukraine is focused on tracking large-scale energy supply disruptions and actively working to recover power and heating for civilians. It is also putting together an ambitious recovery and reconstruction plan, with a strong focus on energy security. In the medium-term, Ukraine’s energy strategy remains focused on European integration, while it aims to an energy system that is ready for a Net Zero future…- Overview
- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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