DNG - CHAMPIONING THE LNG VALUE CHAIN Q: P LEASE GIVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE BACKGROUND OF DNG
The availability of large volumes of LNG through DNG’s activities at Coega will therefore mean that South
A: DNG is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and
Africa has security of supply to feed gas-fired power
supply company that was established in 2013 by South
stations with a reliable source. In addition, LNG plays
African entrepreneur, Aldworth Mbalati. We are present
an important role in stabilising the electricity grid that
in four African countries: South Africa, Mozambique,
will be largely supplied by
Ghana and Nigeria. Our reason for existence is bringing
renewables as envisaged in
about an energy revolution through the provision of
the Integrated Resources
LNG. We are investing in smart LNG infrastructure to
Plan (IRP 2019). The
ensure that we contribute to the revival of Africa’s
building of new gas-
economy by ensuring availability of stable, affordable
fired power plants, and
and sustainable power.
conversion of existing diesel-fired turbines to
Q: WHAT SERVICES DO YOU SUPPLY?
using LNG, will bring
A: We have an LNG bunkering licence, which allows us to
about new skills and
supply LNG to international ships that pass through South
opportunities for jobs
Africa’s Algoa Bay, and we are finalising authorisation
in the gas power
to be able to supply the local South African market with
market.
LNG. We have operations that traverse the whole LNG supply chain from importing, distribution to beneficiation of large quantities of LNG. Our services will include bunkering, feeding LNG to marine, road and rail transport, commercial and industrial operations, gasto-power plants, ordinary homes and manufacturing cryogenic, and gas equipment for our operations and other clients in the industry. Q: H OW WILL LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS IMPACT ON THE ENERGY MIX IN SOUTH AFRICA – AND WHAT BENEFITS DOES IT PROVIDE? A: LNG is used as a cleaner and affordable fuel for transportation, commercial and industrial operations as well as powering homes and gas-to-power projects. LNG has less carbon than other fossil fuels so it will fast-track the move to a decarbonised energy industry that achieves just transition.
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