As a South African-based manufacturing business in the industrial gas sector, O₂Africa was invited to contribute to a featured article on Gasworld.com. Luke Jamieson, Director of O₂Africa, shared insights on the impact of load shedding on industries and the potential benefits of LNG in stabilizing South Africa’s power supply.

With power outages lasting up to 12 hours a day in extreme cases, businesses reliant on continuous energy are forced to depend on costly backup generators or halt production. While O₂Africa operates with minimal power dependence, many of our clients and suppliers aren’t as fortunate. The new LNG import terminal, expected to add 6,000MW to the grid, could help reduce blackouts and create a more stable energy landscape. However, rising electricity costs remain a significant concern for businesses across South Africa.