South Africa needs to move towards reducing its reliance on imported energy, as by 2030 global energy demand will have grown by 50 percent, says the country’s minister of Minerals and Energy.
Speaking at South Africa’s first Energy Summit on Tuesday, Buyelwa Sonjica said energy demand is currently outstripping energy supply, and South Africa needs to move to a state of self sufficiency.
Ms Sonjica said in 2000, South Africa used 20.8 billion litres of refined products, increasing usage to 24.4 billion litres in 2006.
The theme of this year’s summit is, “Energy security for sustainable and shared economic growth for all.” The minister said the theme was chosen mainly because the Department of Minerals and Energy is responsible for ensuring security of energy supply in South Africa.
Delivering her keynote address via a recorded message from China at the summit, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said energy is vital to any developing country.
The deputy president also called on the department to intensify its fight against poverty, highlighting that 22 million South Africans needed to be rescued from dire poverty.
The Energy Summit will also include an exhibition, where leading energy companies in South Africa will receive the opportunity to showcase their latest products and services
Speaking at South Africa’s first Energy Summit on Tuesday, Buyelwa Sonjica said energy demand is currently outstripping energy supply, and South Africa needs to move to a state of self sufficiency.
Ms Sonjica said in 2000, South Africa used 20.8 billion litres of refined products, increasing usage to 24.4 billion litres in 2006.
The theme of this year’s summit is, “Energy security for sustainable and shared economic growth for all.” The minister said the theme was chosen mainly because the Department of Minerals and Energy is responsible for ensuring security of energy supply in South Africa.
Delivering her keynote address via a recorded message from China at the summit, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said energy is vital to any developing country.
The deputy president also called on the department to intensify its fight against poverty, highlighting that 22 million South Africans needed to be rescued from dire poverty.
The Energy Summit will also include an exhibition, where leading energy companies in South Africa will receive the opportunity to showcase their latest products and services
Via|Islamic Republic News Agency
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