South Africa Energy Balance: Gas
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Closing Stocks
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Closing Stocks data was reported at 5.118 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.385 Cub m mn for Nov 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Closing Stocks data is updated monthly, averaging 3.985 Cub m mn from Sep 2012 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 132 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.221 Cub m mn in Oct 2012 and a record low of 0.059 Cub m mn in Nov 2022. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Closing Stocks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Gas. Natural Gas Natural gas is defined as a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, but generally also including ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons in much smaller amounts and some non-combustible gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It includes both non-associated gas and associated gas. Colliery gas, coal seam gas and shale gas are included while manufactured gas and biogas are excluded except when blended with natural gas for final consumption. Natural gas liquids are excluded.; Closing Stocks Closing Stocks refer to the stock level held on the national territory on the last day of the reference month.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.118 Dec 2023 | monthly | Sep 2012 - Dec 2023 |
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Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Electricity and Heat Generation
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Electricity and Heat Generation data was reported at 40.594 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.709 Cub m mn for Nov 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Electricity and Heat Generation data is updated monthly, averaging 31.633 Cub m mn from Sep 2012 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 134 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 107.290 Cub m mn in Apr 2017 and a record low of 0.000 Cub m mn in May 2020. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Electricity and Heat Generation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Gas. Natural Gas Natural gas is defined as a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, but generally also including ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons in much smaller amounts and some non-combustible gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It includes both non-associated gas and associated gas. Colliery gas, coal seam gas and shale gas are included while manufactured gas and biogas are excluded except when blended with natural gas for final consumption. Natural gas liquids are excluded.; Of which: Electricity and Heat Generation This covers the deliveries of natural gas for the generation of electricity and heat in power plants. Both main-activity and autoproducer plants are included.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40.594 Dec 2023 | monthly | Sep 2012 - Dec 2023 |
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Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Gross Inland Deliveries: Calculated
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Gross Inland Deliveries: Calculated data was reported at 358.725 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 356.857 Cub m mn for Nov 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Gross Inland Deliveries: Calculated data is updated monthly, averaging 366.266 Cub m mn from Sep 2012 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 134 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 424.450 Cub m mn in Oct 2017 and a record low of 265.380 Cub m mn in Feb 2013. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Gross Inland Deliveries: Calculated data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Gas. Natural Gas Natural gas is defined as a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, but generally also including ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons in much smaller amounts and some non-combustible gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It includes both non-associated gas and associated gas. Colliery gas, coal seam gas and shale gas are included while manufactured gas and biogas are excluded except when blended with natural gas for final consumption. Natural gas liquids are excluded.; Gross Inland Deliveries (calculated) This is defined as: Production + Receipts from Other Sources + Imports - Exports - Stock Change.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 358.725 Dec 2023 | monthly | Sep 2012 - Dec 2023 |
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Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Gross Inland Deliveries: Observed
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Gross Inland Deliveries: Observed data was reported at 361.644 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 349.633 Cub m mn for Nov 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Gross Inland Deliveries: Observed data is updated monthly, averaging 365.099 Cub m mn from Sep 2012 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 134 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 416.010 Cub m mn in Oct 2017 and a record low of 266.990 Cub m mn in Jan 2013. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Gross Inland Deliveries: Observed data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Gas. Natural Gas Natural gas is defined as a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, but generally also including ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons in much smaller amounts and some non-combustible gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It includes both non-associated gas and associated gas. Colliery gas, coal seam gas and shale gas are included while manufactured gas and biogas are excluded except when blended with natural gas for final consumption. Natural gas liquids are excluded.; Gross Inland Deliveries (observed) This category represents deliveries of marketable gas to the inland market, including gas used by the gas industry for heating and operation of their equipment (i.e. consumption in gas extraction, in the pipeline system and in processing plants). Losses in distribution should also be included. Deliveries to international marine and aviation bunkers should be included.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 361.644 Dec 2023 | monthly | Sep 2012 - Dec 2023 |
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Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Statistical Difference: Calculated
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Statistical Difference: Calculated data was reported at 2.919 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of -7.224 Cub m mn for Nov 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Statistical Difference: Calculated data is updated monthly, averaging -2.495 Cub m mn from Sep 2012 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 134 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.070 Cub m mn in Apr 2016 and a record low of -24.310 Cub m mn in Nov 2014. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Statistical Difference: Calculated data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Gas. Natural Gas Natural gas is defined as a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, but generally also including ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons in much smaller amounts and some non-combustible gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It includes both non-associated gas and associated gas. Colliery gas, coal seam gas and shale gas are included while manufactured gas and biogas are excluded except when blended with natural gas for final consumption. Natural gas liquids are excluded.; Statistical Difference This is the difference between the Calculated and Observed Gross Inland Deliveries.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.919 Dec 2023 | monthly | Sep 2012 - Dec 2023 |
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Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Exports Liquefied Natural Gas
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Exports Liquefied Natural Gas data was reported at 0.000 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Cub m mn for Nov 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Exports Liquefied Natural Gas data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Cub m mn from Aug 2014 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 113 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Cub m mn in Dec 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Exports Liquefied Natural Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Gas. Natural Gas Natural gas is defined as a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, but generally also including ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons in much smaller amounts and some non-combustible gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It includes both non-associated gas and associated gas. Colliery gas, coal seam gas and shale gas are included while manufactured gas and biogas are excluded except when blended with natural gas for final consumption. Natural gas liquids are excluded.; LNG Imports and Exports The import/export of liquefi ed natural gas (LNG) through ocean tankers, to be reported in TJ, million cubic metres or metric tons (always on a re-gasified equivalent basis).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 Dec 2023 | monthly | Aug 2014 - Dec 2023 |
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Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Exports Through Pipeline
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Exports Through Pipeline data was reported at 0.000 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Cub m mn for Nov 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Exports Through Pipeline data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Cub m mn from Aug 2014 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 113 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Cub m mn in Dec 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Exports Through Pipeline data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Gas. Natural Gas Natural gas is defined as a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, but generally also including ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons in much smaller amounts and some non-combustible gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It includes both non-associated gas and associated gas. Colliery gas, coal seam gas and shale gas are included while manufactured gas and biogas are excluded except when blended with natural gas for final consumption. Natural gas liquids are excluded.; Pipeline Imports and Exports The import/export of gaseous natural gas through pipelines, to be reported in TJ and million cubic metres.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 Dec 2023 | monthly | Aug 2014 - Dec 2023 |
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Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Imports Through Pipeline
Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Imports Through Pipeline data was reported at 362.875 Cub m mn in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 355.332 Cub m mn for Nov 2023. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Imports Through Pipeline data is updated monthly, averaging 330.531 Cub m mn from Sep 2012 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 134 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 375.155 Cub m mn in Jul 2020 and a record low of 249.297 Cub m mn in Apr 2020. Energy Balance: Primary: Natural Gas: Total Imports Through Pipeline data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Gas. Natural Gas Natural gas is defined as a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, but generally also including ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons in much smaller amounts and some non-combustible gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It includes both non-associated gas and associated gas. Colliery gas, coal seam gas and shale gas are included while manufactured gas and biogas are excluded except when blended with natural gas for final consumption. Natural gas liquids are excluded.; Pipeline Imports and Exports The import/export of gaseous natural gas through pipelines, to be reported in TJ and million cubic metres.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 362.875 Dec 2023 | monthly | Sep 2012 - Dec 2023 |