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Just Energy Transition Guarantee – South Africa

07 November 2022

Proposing MP
Sutton Coldfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses a new guarantee facility for South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) proposed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Action Requested

A departmental minute has been laid before Parliament detailing a £1 billion guarantee to support South Africa’s JETP. The announcement is expected at COP27 in November 2022, subject to parliamentary approval within 14 sitting days.

Key Facts

  • $1bn guarantee facility will support South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership.
  • Investment plan covers renewable energy, hydrogen, electric vehicles, and coal mining region projects.
  • Approval by FCDO Ministers and HM Treasury has been secured.
  • Announced at COP27 between 6-18 November 2022.
  • Parliamentary notification process must be completed within 14 sitting days.
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