Gas Supply Chain

Early in 2025 Botala signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading Southern African gas distributor NOVO Energy (Pty) Ltd.

This strategic partnership aims to develop a regional gas supply chain to address regional shortages, including South Africa’s anticipate 2027 “gas cliff”, by utilising Botala’s CBM resources in Botswana and NOVO’s established infrastructure and distribution network in South Africa. The MoU outlines the potential for expanding LNG production to meet growing demand and develop additional gas markets in Southern Africa.

Under the terms of the MoU, NOVO will become a key off-taker and distributor of LNG from Botala’s Serowe CBM Project and related LNG production facilities. Botala will benefit from NOVO’s established gas infrastructure and proven capabilities in gas distribution which should enable rapid deployment of LNG solutions in markets with limited gas infrastructure.

Key terms of the Mou can be found here.