FUELING
THE FUTURE
The oil and gas industry continues to drive progress and innovation, powering economies and shaping the global energy landscape. Through cutting-edge technology and strategic advancements, it meets the growing energy demands of the modern world.
EMPOWERING
A SUSTAINABLE TOMMORROW
The industry is evolving to embrace cleaner and more sustainable energy practices. Initiatives such as carbon capture and storage, renewable energy integration, and emissions reduction strategies are shaping a greener future.
Driving Sustainability
Digital tools like artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data analytics are revolutionizing operations in the oil and gas sector. From predictive maintenance to real-time monitoring, these technologies are optimizing processes and reducing costs.
Harnessing Digital Transformation
UPSTREAM
Refers to the initial stage in the oil and gas industry, encompassing the exploration, drilling, and extraction of raw hydrocarbons from underground or underwater reservoirs.
MIDSTREAM
Involves the transportation, storage, and wholesale marketing of oil and gas, serving as the intermediary between extraction (upstream) and refining or sales (downstream).
DOWNSTREAM
Pertains to the refining of crude oil, processing of natural gas, and distribution of finished products like gasoline, diesel, and petrochemicals to end-users and markets.
OVERVIEW
The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) is an energy company established in 2022 that is committed to inspire a new approach to the energy sector within South Africa and the rest of Africa. As global forces continuously increase in importance and impact on local markets, SANPC was established to build capacity and resilience in the energy sector.
Vision
To establish itself as a leading entity in Southern Africa’s petroleum & gas sector by ensuring energy security, driving technological innovation, developing and enabling essential infrastructure, fostering strategic partnerships, and promoting social and economic development
Mission
To oversee the strategic planning, coordination, and governance of the country’s petroleum & gas resources, thereby contributing to national development and economic growth
Values
Commitment to sustainable operations Leveraging South Africa’s gas reserves to build a resilient energy infrastructure Supporting economic transformation within South Africa and the broader Southern African region
OUR BUSINESS
For SANPC to become a Southern Africa’s energy champion and secure energy security and facilitate the development and operation of critical infrastructure, its core business in the energy value chain will be anchored on the following operational pillars.
Upstream Free Carry
Manage the State’s upstream exploration, production rights and pursue free carry model through the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act and various forms of legally and commercially acceptable modalities to safeguard national energy interests.
Midstream
Manage and control the State’s participation and interests, including the country’s share of petroleum received in kind as provided for in the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act
Storage
Manage the State’s strategic crude oil stockpile and commercialize crude oil storage facilities.
Downstream
Providing for the acquisition, generation, manufacture, marketing or distribution of any form of energy
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