NATIONAL ENERGY ACT, 34 OF 2008: DRAFT REGULATIONS ON THE MANDATORY PROVISION OF ENERGY DATA
Notice Title: National Energy Act, 34 of 2008 (“NEA”): Draft Regulations on the Mandatory Provision of Energy Data
Government Notice: GN 3876 in GG 54470 on 10 April 2026
Commencing date: Comments to be submitted on or before 9 June 2026
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, in terms of section 19(1) of the NEA published the Draft Regulations on the Mandatory Provision of Energy Data (“draft regulations”) for public comment.
The objectives of the draft Regulations are to-
- enable the Department to collect, collate and publish quality energy data and information in an effective and efficient manner; and
- provide for the type, manner and form of energy data and information that must be provided by any data provider.
Data providers are classified according to different categories from Category A to Category H.
Once the Draft Regulations commences, it will repeal the current Regulations on the Mandatory Provision of Energy Data, GNR 142 of 24 February 2012.
Members of the public are invited to submit comments on or before 9 June 2026. For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here: National Energy Act: Draft Regulations on the Mandatory Provinsion of Energy Data: Comments invited
For more information or assistance please contact Gert van der Waal at gert@shangoni.co.za.
