South Africa Gives Urgent Priority to Gas to Tackle Energy Needs

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The use of natural gas for electricity generation is a priority for South Africa as the country seeks to address present-day power shortages and rising energy needs, said Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson.

"I have to bring the gas program online as soon as possible," Joemat-Pettersson said on Monday at a press conference near Pretoria.