ExxonMobil and Vopak Sign a MoU for a South Africa’s LNG Feasibility Study
01.04.2021 By Greta Talmaci - NEWS

January 04, 2021 [Oil Review Africa] – ExxonMobil and Vopak plan to evaluate the infrastructure critical for South Africa needed to take advantage of the benefits that LNG can bring to the country, including providing a reliable, cost-effective fuel source, as well as an option for reducing emissions. These benefits can be achieved by repurposing older coal power plants, converting peaking power plants and securing supply for South Africa’s industrial sector.

“ExxonMobil is excited to work with Vopak to evaluate innovative approaches to bring competitive LNG projects to South Africa,” said ExxonMobil LNG Market Development President Irtiza Sayyed. “As a gas industry leader with strategic access to LNG supplies around the world, ExxonMobil is well-positioned to supply cleaner, reliable energy to power South Africa in the future.”

Kees van Seventer, president, Vopak LNG, said, “Our collaboration with ExxonMobil will allow us to leverage our global expertise and experience to develop resilient and efficient LNG infrastructure for South Africa.”

Vopak and ExxonMobil have successfully worked together for several decades across the energy sector. The future projects that would come from this study are set to help ensure the security of South Africa’s gas supply and may have the potential to help improve air quality in South Africa.

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