For decades, South Africas infrastructure debate has centred on electricity generation, grid capacity and universal access. Yet power generation alone cannot drive growth. The true test of a modern energy economy lies in how effectively it connects people, goods and energy across regions says Aluwani Museisi ,Country Chair of Shell Downstream South Africa.
To unlock inclusive and sustainable development, South Africa must look beyond the grid to the transport and energy corridors that move commerce and connect industrial centres, ports and communities. These corridors are more than logistics routes they are energy lifelines critical to trade and energy security.
A well-designed corridor integrates mobility, logistics and energy infrastructure. Imagine multi-modal transport nodes with refuelling and charging hubs offering petrol, diesel, LNG, hydrogen and EV charging supported by resilient fuel storage and digital logistics systems that enable real-time coordination across supply chains. Such integration creates opportunities for local manufacturing, job creation and cleaner transport solutions, positioning South Africa as a regional energy and logistics hub.