In May 2025 the High Court declared that the National Energy Regulator has no authority to require licences under the Gas Act of 2001 for upstream gas production activities authorised under a valid production right issued in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002.
The applicant sought clarity on whether it
On 28 March 2025, the Minister of Electricity and Energy (Minister) issued a significant determination under section 34(1)(b) of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (ITP Determination) addressing the urgent need for an improved electricity supply infrastructure in South Africa. The determination lays the foundation to ensure the security of South Africa’s energy supply by introducing