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Yes with right reforms and clear foresight, the petroleum industry can make South Africa more prosperious within the African nations. This is because petroleum industry has a lot of potential to be harness though the value chain. And since the industry is so potential, energy usage in the future can increase through gas utilization and the rest.

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Q: How has the petroleum industry contributed to south Africa's development and prosperity and is the industry sustainable and what changes in energy usage do you think might happen in the future?
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