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About CEF

CEF SOC Ltd. is involved in the search for appropriate energy solutions to meet the energy needs of South Africa, the Southern African Development Community and the sub-Saharan African region, including oil, gas, electrical power, solar energy, low-smoke fuels, biomass, wind and renewable energy sources. CEF also manages the operation and development of the oil and gas assets and operations of the South African government.

CEF is a Schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. The Mandate of CEF is to contribute to the security of energy supply of South Africa and the Region through exploration, acquisition, development, marketing and strategic partnership. It is derived from the CEF Act ( No 38 of 1977) and the Ministerial directives issued thereafter.

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Media Statements

23 February 2023

CEF REFUTES ESKOM’S CEO MISLE...


Johannesburg-The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has noted a misleading media report aired on E-TV News channel on Tuesday night (21 February 2023) at 21:00 and repeated on ENCA’s Check point yesterday, wherein the Eskom’s CEO, Mr Andre de Ruyter is on record during an interview with Ms Annika Larsen saying...

2 February 2023

PetroSA REFUTES CLAIMS THAT IT ...


Johannesburg- This media statement provides a response that clarifies some of the misconceptions in the article titled “Diesel or darkness: PetroSA Charges Eskom unfair prices, extracts upfront payments.” Published on 2nd February 2023 authored by Mariam Isa and Chris Yelland. It is our view that this is a deflection designed to take...

30 January 2023

CEF WELCOMES COMPETITION TRIBUN...


Johannesburg- The Central Energy Fund welcomes the Tribunal’s approval whereby its subsidiary, Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) was given a go-ahead to acquire 60% equity stake in the assets of Avedia Energy which includes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal in Saldanha, Cape Town. Commenting on the approval, SFF CEO, Godfrey...

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CEF Projects

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Extended Continental Shelf Claim Project


South Africa is on the verge of claiming an additional zone to its existing territory...

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Redstone Renewable Project


On the 4TH April 2018, Eskom signed a long awaited power purchase agreement for the...