Cleaning South Africa’s Coal Supply Chain

Abstract

Coal is of strategic importance to South African economy as a feedstock for the generation of electricity, production of liquid-fuels, and heat production in heavy industries. Hence, there is need to pursue sustainable, and clean coal mining in order to reduce carbon emissions, while exploiting the existing abundant reserves. The study objective was to establish the means of reducing carbon emissions in the coal supply chain. A qualitative research methodology was adopted and the data collected was analyzed for themes via content process. The study outcome indicated that use of alternative sources of energy, and clean coal technologies were the ultimate solutions.