Transnet National Ports Authority TNPA and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa Nersa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU to promote sustainable energy and infrastructure development across the country.
Under the agreement, Nersa and TNPA will collaborate to ensure alignment in the licensing and operation of petroleum facilities, liquefied natural gas LNG facilities, as well as electricity generation, distribution and transmission facilities in line with the Integrated Resources Plan and the SA Renewable Energy Masterplan.
To ensure the effective implementation of the MoU, governance structures will be established through steering committees with workstreams focused on technical, regulatory or strategic aspects.