Electricity Diversification - Direct Selection - Coal

In fulfilling the electricity needs plan through 2009 the Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources has issued Regulation No. 44 of 2006 on the expediting of electricity energy sources from oil fuels to coal. To ensure that this diversification occurs as planned there needs to be a mechanism in place for the direct selection of coal providers and to ensure that there is a degree of price stability the Minister also set maximum standard prices for electricity provision.

Although there is to be direct selection this system should not be construed as being open to abuse or any corrupt selection practices as there is still a requirement to make announcements of the intent to procure goods in a national newspaper and all prospective suppliers will be required to fulfill pre-qualification standards.