Question NW1615 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

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11 June 2021 - NW1615

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Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

1) Whether his department and/or the National Energy Regulator of South Africa received any licence applications from DNG Energy for its proposed Khensani Gas to Power Plant in Komatipoort; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the current status of such application; 2) Whether any public participation has taken place regarding the proposed Khensani Gas to Power Plant to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1821E

Reply:

  1. No, the Department is not responsible for the licensing of power generation, that is the function of Nersa. Nersa was consulted and they have confirmed that they have not received any licence application from DNG Energy for its proposed Khensani Gas to Power Plant in Komatipoort.
  2. See (a) above.

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