More clarity around South Africa’s gas IPP programme

The imminent launch of the gas independent power producer (IPP) procurement programme has sparked fresh discussions about the mechanics of the process. A request for proposals (RfP) is expected in April or May and it seems that, until then, many developers’ questions will remain unanswered. While there is enthusiasm for the programme, there are numerous complexities to be resolved, and issues about how the plants will be coordinated with Eskom may push long-ignored policy decisions back into the spotlight.