The petroleum sector remains a cornerstone of South Africa’s energy landscape — underpinning transport, industry, agriculture and construction. While global shifts to cleaner energy are underway, petroleum products (such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, LPG, fuel oil and bitumen) still dominate.
Glass plays a vital but often overlooked role in South Africa’s economy—from building materials and automotive glazing to bottles and packaging. In a country facing manufacturing headwinds and import competition, the glass industry offers both challenges and opportunities.
South Africa has historically relied heavily on coal for electricity generation and industrial energy, while domestic natural gas production has been limited.