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ENERGAS MOVES INTO A NEW , LARGER FACILITY
To meet the growing industry demand for own-power generation solutions , Energas has moved to a new , larger facility in the industrial hub of Jet Park , Johannesburg .
Energas ’ core focus is to supply engineered solutions and equipment in sub-Saharan Africa and is also the distributor of various HVAC brands including Viessmann to the local market .
Product Manager Laetitia Jansen van Vuuren says that the new facility is much bigger than the previous one , and offers more workshop and office space .
Commenting on the reasons behind the move , Van Vuuren says load shedding and increasing electricity tariffs are pressuring the industry to look at alternative energy sources that are more reliable and cost-effective . Energas , she says , has been a leading supplier of high-end and specialised equipment to the natural gas industries in southern Africa and is stepping up to meet the industry ’ s need for gas-to-power solutions .
“ We are positioned to offer cost saving solutions to the industry , given our ability to combine power generation with heat recovery and gas heating systems ,” she says . “ We , therefore , moved to a new , larger facility to meet this growing industry demand . The new facility provides enough workshop space for large-scale projects . It also offers ample space for an expected increase in personnel to improve quality , delivery and performance . Providing innovative
Energas turnkey solutions and services to our customers is a key value that ensures Energas meets its business objectives .”
Van Vuuren adds that piped gas from Mozambique was previously the only source of natural gas to South Africa , which placed a cap on natural gas ’ growth potential in South Africa . “ A major disadvantage was that only industries positioned close to the pipe network could benefit from using gas . However , with Liquid Natural Gas ( LNG ) on the map for South Africa , it opens a lot of opportunities to businesses that are not located close to gas pipelines .
With their new facility , Energas is better positioned to offer engineering solutions to the growing gas market in South Africa ,” concludes Van Vuuren . RACA
Energas ’ new offices in Jet Park , Johannesburg .
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