The conference will bring together companies with a long-term interest in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to discuss topics ranging from supply constraints, to the importance of robust cylinder management and the necessity of adequate primary infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. Muzi Mkhize, chief director of hydrocarbons at South Africa's Department of Energy, will give a keynote address on the role of LPG in tackling South Africa's energy supply challenges.
Delegates will attend from across Africa, representing marketing and distribution companies, traders, importers, cylinder and equipment manufacturers and government and regulatory bodies.
South Africa's Minister of Energy, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, said at last year's Argus Africa LPG that providing sufficient and appropriate sources of energy is a challenge facing the continent. LPG as a reliable source ought to be deployed to deal with this challenge. Africa offers huge potential for growth in LPG use, but there are a number of challenges that are holding back development, including infrastructure, policy and cultural barriers.
"The long-term growth of the entire LPG industry ultimately depends on Africa. There is so much latent demand for LPG, which can and should be tapped. That is why we are so committed to engaging with African LPG stakeholders, to share a vision of a potentially golden age of African LPG demand," said Nick Black vice-president, LPG, at Argus Media.
