Celebrating Mbalati’s role as a Black South African energy executive reshaping the future of Africa’s power generation.
By DNG Energy Media Team
In a country where road freight dominates the movement of goods, decarbonizing the transport sector is no small task. Aldworth Mbalati, founder and CEO of DNG Energy, is confronting this head-on by championing LNG-powered heavy-duty transport as a cleaner, more cost-efficient alternative to diesel.
🚛 Why Focus on Freight?
South Africa’s logistics industry moves over 80% of freight by road. Unfortunately, it also accounts for a large share of the country’s transport-related emissions. Traditional diesel trucks:
- Emit high levels of CO₂, NOx, and particulate matter
- Are costly to operate over time
- Depend on a volatile fuel market
By contrast, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) offers a clean-burning, stable, and scalable fuel option for trucks and fleet operators.
🔌 Building the Infrastructure for LNG Trucks
Under Mbalati’s leadership, DNG Energy is developing a network of LNG refueling stations across key transport corridors, including:
- Johannesburg to Durban (N3)
- Johannesburg to Cape Town (N1)
- Routes servicing mining and industrial zones
Each station includes:
- Cryogenic storage tanks
- Fast-fill dispensers
- Mobile fueling units for remote deployments
This infrastructure is unlocking the viability of long-haul LNG transport in Southern Africa.
🚚 Pilot Programs with Major Fleets
DNG Energy has launched pilot projects with leading logistics companies and mining contractors. Results show:
- Up to 25% fuel savings
- Over 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions
- Quieter operation and improved engine durability
These pilots are setting the stage for mass LNG fleet conversions in the years ahead.
🌍 Beyond Trucks: A Vision for Clean Mobility
Mbalati’s vision extends beyond logistics. DNG is also exploring:
- LNG for public buses and municipal vehicles
- Hybrid LNG-electric transport solutions
- Carbon credit programs for green fleets
This positions LNG as a critical bridge between current fuel realities and future electrification.
💬 “We Must Clean the Engines of Progress”
“Trucks drive our economy—but they don’t have to pollute it,” Mbalati says. “With LNG, we can fuel growth while cutting carbon. That’s the future we’re building.”
From engine to economy, Aldworth Mbalati is turning South Africa’s trucks into tools of climate-smart commerce—powered by clean, affordable natural gas.
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