Quality fuel assured

Thursday during the launch of the National Energy Policy. Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe presided over the launch.
“The media continue to question the quality of our fuel,” said Mr Mbiriri.
“Fuel is tested in the ship, as it docks, when it is stored in various fuel tanks at Beira. It is also tested prior to pumping into the pipeline. It is also tested at Msasa upon arrival.”
Mr Mbiriri said any claims that the fuel was sub-standard were misplaced. He also dismissed reports that some of the fuel was smuggled into the country.
“There is a view that some of the fuel comes from our porous borders. There is no such thing like porous borders on fuel,” he said.
Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma said the National Energy Policy was intended to give investors, consumers and planners a clear sense of direction and confidence in the future of energy use. He said it also sought to attract investment and provide jobs and prosperity for Zimbabweans.
“It strikes the right balance in recognising the roles of Government, utilities, regulator, private investors and industry in delivering sufficient energy for our shared vision,” he said.
The development of the NEP, said Minister Mangoma, was premised on the need to enable Zimbabweans to have full access to modern energy sources by 2040.
The policy defines the immediate, medium and long-term strategies to increase generation capacity in the country.
“Energy is a key enabler of our vision of a US$100 billion economy by 2014,” said the Minister.
“Energy is a key enabler for the creation of jobs which will ensure that this growth is shared by all.”