There are discussions to upgrade the Milnerton storage facilities at a cost of R276 million. When will these be concluded? There are two pipelines for this facility - one is in disrepair, while Chevron holds the rights to the other. For optimal use, and to increase the commercial viability of the Milnerton storage facility, the second pipeline must be upgraded. I am confident that Chevron would partner with the department to make this a reality.
If we want to reduce our risk of exposure to exogenous shocks, we must diversify this facility's infrastructure to be compatible with different kinds of fuel.
Agb Minister, Suid-Afrika het 'n omvattende strategie nodig om ons energieverpligtinge na te kom. Die staat en die privaat sektor moet die taak gekordineerd aanpak. Dit is 'n taak wat die DA deeglik onderskryf in sy 8% groeiplan; 'n plan wat ons glo tot die voordeel van Suid-Afrika sal werk. Ek dank u. [Applous.] (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.) [Hon Minister, South Africa requires a comprehensive strategy in order to fulfil our energy commitments. The state and the private sector should tackle this task in a co-ordinated manner. This is a task which the DA thoroughly endorses in its growth plan of 8%; a plan which we believe will benefit South Africa. I thank you.] [Applause.]]