Projects
The South African Energy Transition
The overall aim of the project is to undertake analysis and engage in stakeholder and media engagements to contribute to the public discourse on the energy transition in South Africa. This will further support policy and regulatory decisions that accelerate this process. ...
Expert economist in litigation: large industrial electricity users vs Madibeng Municipality
Grové Steyn was appointed as an expert witness by the complainants. Meridian prepared a number of expert reports, filed as part of the litigation, that analyse the Madibeng industrial electricity tariffs and the appropriate method for tariff regulation by NERSA. During the process Meridian cooperated closely with the legal team in the matter. ...
Expert Economist in arbitration case on gas pricing
Under instruction from our client's attorneys we investigated the pricing mechanism utilised by the gas supplier for the claim period and assessed whether it complied with the provisions of the regulatory framework during this period. We further quantified the extent to which the client had been overcharged for gas by calculating the correct price in respect of the GAs Supply Agreement and comparing to the actual price charged. ...
Tariff Estimate for a petroleum loading facility
Our client was contemplating building their own crude oil loading facility, due to capacity and logistical constraints on the existing facility. They required an understanding of the tariff that NERSA would be likely to approve for use of the facility, if they built it. ...
Prepare submission to NERSA tariff hearing
Our client is a shareholder in the ROMPCO pipeline that brings natural gas from Mozambique to South Africa. Our client required presentation materials to support their submission at the public hearing for a tariff on a new portion of the pipeline. ...
Review of the SA electricity regulation regime in South Africa
Grové was commissioned to produce a report on the development of the electricity regulation regime in South Africa. ...
The relationship between electricity sector regulation, electricity prices and inflation
Grové was appointed to undertake a study and prepare an economic report on the relationship between electricity prices and general price inflation in the economy. ...
Review of Eskom’s 2004 tariff application
Grové was approached by the NER to put together a team of advisors to assist in a review of the Eskom tariff application. The role included project managing the entire review process, including the meetings with all stakeholders, and presenting the final recommendations to the NER Board. ...
Review of Eskom’s 2005 tariff application
Grové was approached by the NER to put together a team of advisors to assist the NER to undertake the review of the Eskom tariff application. The role included project managing the entire review process, including the meetings with all stakeholders, and preparing the for the presentation of the final recommendations to the NER Board. ...
Incentive-based regulation for electricity transmission and distribution
Grové was appointed to lead a consortium of advisors investigating the implications of such a regime by means of financial modelling. ...