CEF, incorporated in terms of Central Energy Fund Act, is mandated by South African Government to engage in the acquisition, exploration, generation, marketing and distribution of any energy form and engage in research relating to the energy sector. CEF (Pty) Ltd. is involved in the search for appropriate energy solutions to meet the future 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.