A major new LPG terminal is planned for Durban harbor. Transnet National Ports Authority signed a twenty-five-year deal with a partnership of WASAA Gases and the Central Energy Fund to build the R1.4 billion facility. The project, backed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa, aims to add fifty thousand cubic meters of storage capacity by late 2027.
This infrastructure is a direct response to South Africa's rising demand for liquefied petroleum gas amid declining domestic production. It is designed to improve import capacity and distribution reliability for households and industries. Officials expect the construction and operation phases to generate significant local employment in KwaZulu-Natal.
The terminal represents a strategic investment in national energy security through a public-private partnership model. It supports the broader shift toward cleaner-burning fuels while mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities. The development underscores Durban's ongoing role as a critical energy logistics hub for the region.
This infrastructure is a direct response to South Africa's rising demand for liquefied petroleum gas amid declining domestic production. It is designed to improve import capacity and distribution reliability for households and industries. Officials expect the construction and operation phases to generate significant local employment in KwaZulu-Natal.
The terminal represents a strategic investment in national energy security through a public-private partnership model. It supports the broader shift toward cleaner-burning fuels while mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities. The development underscores Durban's ongoing role as a critical energy logistics hub for the region.
