Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

[Read] The South African government has initiated the Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) market sounding exercise, or request for information (RFI), a crucial step in transforming the nation's energy and infrastructure sectors, https://bit.ly/4iw01YS.

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe (MP) to launch the underground section of Ikoti Coal Mine, https://bit.ly/3ZzrDVA.

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, comments on the financial results and audit outcomes of the Necsa, https://bit.ly/49CqFeV.

𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced the fuel prices adjustment for December 2024. Details of the adjustment are accessible at the link, https://bit.ly/3AZGcIR.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has released the following 𝐦𝐢𝐝-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 on the status of applications for mining rights, prospecting rights, and mining permits, https://bit.ly/418ruty.

The ministry of Electricity and Energy will be hosting an engagement session with targeted stakeholders on the development of the 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣 2023, #EnergyActionPlan.

Transforming the Future of the Petroleum Industry The mission and vision of transforming the energy and mining sectors constantly see the Department go far, wide and remote to meet with industry players, potential players, and petroleum products industrialists. Zanel Chauke, Deputy Director at Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Petroleum Licencing Analyst, explains the key elements of inclusive growth. Adding new players from the Historical Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs) group through the promotion of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) is a mechanism for creating equitable equity. BBBEE legislation is the framework for enhancing opportunities for The HDSAs group. The minimum equity ownership of 25% for the HDSAs group establishes industry diversification and enables meaningful participation of HDSAs in the sector. Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMME) in petroleum create a competitive and dynamic market. With growth comes job creation and skills development. The Department job creation system starts at the construction of the petroleum facility. The general requirement is to hire HDSAs in the construction phase. These are workers and construction companies. Eventually, everything ensures security. The Department offer four types of petroleum licences, namely retail, site, wholesale and manufacturing licences.  1.    Manufacturing Licence: This licence is required for entities involved in producing petroleum products. It authorizes the holder to operate a manufacturing facility for refining crude oil or producing petroleum products. 2.    Wholesale Licence: is essential for entities that want to purchase petroleum products in bulk and distribute or sell them to other businesses, not directly to the public. It allows wholesalers to engage in bulk trading within the industry. 3.    Site Licence: is necessary for the development and operation of a fuel retail site. This licence primarily authorises. The establishment of a location where petroleum products can be sold to the public. 4.    Retail Licence: This is intended for businesses that want to sell petroleum products directly to consumers at a licenced site. It allows retailers to offer fuel and other petroleum-based products to the end-user or public at retail sites. The application licences range from R500.00- R10 000.00 with an annual renewal fee of R500.00 for retail and wholesale licences respectively. In addressing the financial and skills challenges of running a successful petroleum business. The Department works in collaboration with other state institutions mandated to fund businesses and offer business support. One such institution is the National Empowerment Fund.

Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will deliver an opening address at the AEC African Energy Week themed "𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁".

𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: The Department has announced a fuel price adjustment, effective Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. Details available at: bit.ly/3UA2mYu.

EEPBIP at SANEDI Conference 2024   Our Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings and Infrastructure Programme (EEPBIP) team recently participated in the 2nd annual SANEDI Conference!  As a joint initiative between Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Sanedi.org, GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini, and NBI, EEPBIP is driving energy efficiency in the public sector as part of South Africa’s energy transformation journey. The team’s presentation and exhibition showcased the programme's impact, highlighting: 1. Capacity building and project readiness for Energy Performance Contracting. 2. Ensuring public buildings achieve efficiency in lighting, heating, cooling, and wastewater treatment. The Conference brought together industry leaders to discuss South Africa's Just Energy Transition to carbon neutrality, advocating for an inclusive, affordable, and ethical approach. Key points from the discussion include:   - Energy is a human right - Energy access for all - An inclusive, affordable, and ethical energy transition   To learn more about how the EEPBIP programme is contributing to a sustainable future, please visit the website: www.eepbip.org.za   #EEPBIP #GreenEconomy #EnergyEfficiency #JustEnergyTransition #DMRE #GIZ #SANEDI #NBI