South Africa urged to define the role of gas in its economy, future energy mix

South Africa should focus its efforts on defining the role of gas in its economy over the next ten years and then implement projects on that basis as a stepping stone that will provide greater clarity on the role of gas in the economy up to 2050, energy sector advocacy organisation, Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay says. “To project what our energy mix will look like in 2050 requires a crystal ball. As the Energy Council, we have said that we should focus on the next ten years. Once we get through this and, as part of the energy transition, we will be well positioned for 2050,” he said during the ‘Gas: Unpacking the gas projects, policies and infrastructure needed to avoid the supply crunch’ webinar hosted by Creamer Media on April 9.