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South Africa's LPG Market
Analysis of Opportunities in the Industrial and Commercial Sectors
22-Jul-2016
Africa
Market Research
MBBB-01-00-00-00
EG01662-AF-MR_18835
South Africa is a middle-income, emerging market with abundant natural resources. Mining, mineral processing, and manufacturing are the main sectors driving industrial growth in the country. Globally, South Africa has one of the largest coal reserves; its use is limited to power generation and heating applications in industrial processes. The country has no major gas reserves, with its LPG demand being met through production at local refineries and imports. LPG is employed in certain processes across the industrial sector in South Africa. Its use and uptake have been largely constrained due to inadequate supply, lack of storage and transportation facilities, and relatively higher costs when compared to other energy sources, such as coal, natural gas, and heavy fuel oil. In future, LPG demand in South Africa will be driven by the domestic and small commercial sector as the government looks to diversify the country’s energy mix, steering away from electricity. Rising electricity costs will prove to be a major driver for domestic and commercial consumers switching to LPG in South Africa.
Key Findings
Key Findings (continued)
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Scope of the Study
South Africa—Country Overview
South Africa Energy—Economic Outlook
South Africa—Sector-wise GDP Contribution and Growth
Primary Energy Supply
Primary Energy Consumption by Sector
Primary Energy Consumption by Fuel Type
ESKOM—Installed Capacity and Peak Demand
ESKOM—Electricity Output by Fuel Type
Industrial Energy Consumption
Energy Consumption by Industry Type
Energy Consumption by Fuel Type
Energy Consumption by End Use
LPG—Commercial Sector
South Africa—Energy Sector Overview
LPG in South Africa—An Introduction
LPG Supply Chain
LPG Production, Import, and Export
LPG Consumption
LPG Consumption by Region
LPG Pricing
LPG Pricing (continued)
Maximum Retail Price of LPG—Zonal Basis
LPG Price Breakdown
Switchover to LPG
LPG Service in South Africa
Key Market Participants in the LPG Space
Opportunity Analysis
Opportunity Analysis—Concept of Anchor Tenant
Anchor Tenants—Potential Hotspots in South Africa
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Strategic Recommendations
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviations
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