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TIPS sets out to create a South Africa-focused Just Transition Transaction Framework
21st August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Independent, nonprofit economic research institution Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) has launched research on a proposed Just Transition Transaction Framework. During a webinar on... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Brics energy ministers agree to cooperate to improve access, reduce emissions
18th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Energy Ministers and officials from the Brics bloc met in Sandton on Friday to discuss potential areas of collaboration for improving access to secure and affordable energy, while transitioning to... 


A lack of investment in coal mining globally has raised concerns for coal supply going forward. This, coupled with high demand, could result in supply constraints and high prices
Coal crucial for alleviating poverty and loadshedding
17th August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the negative impacts that coal-fired power stations have on the environment and local populations, localized energy solutions developer NET Energy owner Mike Blenkinsop has stressed that... 


Transmission lines
Urgent electricity bill - key to solving SA's power crisis - delayed by admin bungle
16th August 2023 By: News24Wire

An urgent piece of legislation that is key to overcoming SA's energy crisis has yet to be introduced into Parliament, it emerged on Wednesday, raising the fear that it will not be passed this year.... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu
Coal still has role to play despite naysayers, Menar MD tells conference
15th August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Resources investment company Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu has emphasised that South Africa is on the precipice of a significant industrial revolution. Fuelling this revolution, however, will require a... 


The Atlantis OCGT plant
With R9.2bn spent since April, govt insists Eskom is not exceeding diesel budget
13th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Government reports that Eskom has spent R9.2-billion on diesel since the start of the State-owned utility’s financial year on April 1, which it claims to be marginally below an initial budget for... 


Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
Eskom unbundling, ERA promulgation will demonstrate electricity reform ‘political will’
11th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay believes an expedited promulgation of the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill together with the unbundling of Eskom will send a clear signal... 


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Koeberg, battery storage and Eskom's unbundling make headlines
11th August 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest developments with regard to the Koeberg nuclear power station, a big battery storage programme and the unbundling of Eskom. 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
One-year progress report says rooftop installations have doubled since start of Energy Action Plan
31st July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Despite ongoing loadshedding, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to highlight some of the implementation progress under the Energy Action Plan (EAP), which marked its first anniversary in late... 


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Another turbulent week for electricity in S Africa
28th July 2023

It’s been another turbulent week on the electricity front, with ongoing high levels of loadshedding, the launch of a law suit against Eskom’s grid queuing rules and false and confusing statements... 


A gas-fuelled stove
Investment of $8bn a year needed to ensure universal clean cooking by 2030
26th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Universal clean cooking access could be reached worldwide by 2030 with yearly investment of $8-billion, and clean cooking is a cornerstone of global efforts to improve energy access, gender equity,... 


Eskom reports fire at Grootvlei plant, no injuries
23rd July 2023 By: Reuters

Power utility Eskom reported a fire at its Grootvlei power station on Saturday due to a leak in the fuel oil supply or return pipeline. There were no injuries. "The fire was contained and... 


Items worth more than R1bn recovered in Eskom-related fraud and theft investigations
21st July 2023 By: News24Wire

Forty-two firearms, 83 loads of coal, and 33 trucks were among items to the tune of more than R1-billion that were recovered during Eskom-related fraud and theft investigations since April last... 


EU electricity demand expected to reach two-decade low
19th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has said the European Union (EU) is likely to experience a decline in electricity demand to the lowest level in two decades. However, the expansion of... 


An Eskom power station
Stage 4 loadshedding returns on Wednesday after eight generating units break down
19th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Two days after announcing an improvement to the system after several generating units returned to service at the weekend, Eskom has now announced that Stage 4 load shedding will return on Wednesday... 


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Eskom cancels R11bn deals in South Africa crackdown
19th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Eskom cancelled coal-supply agreements and construction contracts valued at R11-billion, as the South African authorities crack down on crime at the State-owned utility, President Cyril Ramaphosa... 


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Fitch maintains South Africa's ratings, says an ANC election loss won't mean new economic policies
18th July 2023 By: News24Wire

On Monday, Fitch again maintained its "BB-" credit rating on South Africa – despite now expecting no economic growth this year. The US credit rating agency kept its "stable" outlook on South... 


Former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer
Jan Oberholzer to leave Eskom in shock development
18th July 2023 By: News24Wire

In a surprise announcement, Eskom said that the utility and its former COO Jan Oberholzer would "part ways by mutual agreement". Last month, Eskom confirmed that it had signed a two-year contract... 


Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies research fellow Sandy Lowitt
Opinion: Does this count as a just transition investment?
17th July 2023

In this article, Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies research fellow Sandy Lowitt writes about the limited discussions that have been held about how just energy transition financing will be... 


The rebrand is part of Astron Energy’s 100th service station as part of the company’s project to rebrand its network from Caltex to Astron Energy
Astron Energy rebrands one-hundredth site in South Africa
17th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Petroleum products supplier Astron Energy has marked the rebrand of its one-hundreth service station in South Africa as part of the company’s mammoth project to rebrand its network from Caltex to... 


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Loadshedding worsens, govt mulls concessions at coal-fired power stations
14th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the return of Stage 6 loadshedding against the backdrop of South Africa marking one year since the launch of the Energy Action Plan to tackle... 


Eskom's Tutuka power station
Brace for a weekend of Stage 6 loadshedding
13th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Stage 6 loadshedding will continue to be implemented over the weekend in order to replenish emergency reserves, Eskom said in a statement on Thursday.  "The increase in the demand for electricity... 


Eskom power station
Eskom Generation mulling concession models as it seeks to improve coal plant performance
13th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom’s generation business is currently weighing various concession models as the utility assesses ways to improve the performance of its breakdown-prone coal-fired power stations in a context of... 


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Rapid action needed if African countries are to meet SDG7
12th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

For Africa to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) target of ensuring everyone can access affordable, dependable, sustainable and modern energy, there needs to be rapid implementation... 


Electricity infrastructure
Stage 6 loadshedding returns
12th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Less than a week after Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said he was confident that Eskom had enough generating capacity to withstand the cold weather, the power utility announced the... 


The Tutuka power station
Stages 2 and 4 load shedding to continue until further notice
10th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Eskom on Monday announced that Stage 2 and 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until further notice. This was due to increased demand, it said. 


Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsh Ramokgopa
As cold front hits, Ramokgopa expects loadshedding intensity to remain in check as attention turns to reducing frequency of cuts
9th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the first part of the Energy Action Plan’s (EAP’s) two-part goal of reducing the intensity of loadshedding has been largely achieved as the plan... 


Solar panels in front of Komati's cooling towers
Eskom to launch solar, battery tenders in 2024 as part of Komati ‘repowering’
7th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reports that concessional funding of $497-million secured for the repowering and repurposing of the Komati coal power station, in Mpumalanga, is expected to become effective at the end of... 


Kusile Power Station
Civil society groups appeal Kusile's pollution exemption
6th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Civil society groups have lodged their appeal against a decision granting Eskom a temporary exemption to bypass pollution controls at Kusile. The exemption allows Eskom to run Kusile without flue... 


Eskom's Kusile power station
Eskom’s approved plan to bypass pollution rules hit by appeal
6th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Environmental activists have appealed against a South African government decision to allow Eskom Holdings to bypass equipment used to reduce sulphur dioxide pollution while it repairs one of its... 


renewable energy technologies
UN seeks to help developing countries access more funds for renewables investment
5th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

The world’s least developed countries rely on external sources for almost three-quarters of their energy investment but may pay up to seven times more than developed countries to access... 


The Tutuka power station
Eskom to implement Stages 1 and 3 loadshedding on Wednesday and Thursday
4th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom will implement Stage 1 loadshedding from 05:00 to 16:00 and Stage 3 loadshedding from 16:00 to midnight on Wednesday and Thursday. Stage 3 loadshedding will also be implemented... 


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Eskom debt plan can reduce South Africa risks, Moody’s says
29th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s plan to provide its struggling power utility debt relief and potentially write off municipalities’ arrears to Eskom Holdings will ultimately improve liquidity and cut funding risks... 


The Majuba power station
Thieves threaten World Bank-funded South African coal rail project
28th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

A World Bank Group-funded effort to increase train access to a power plant in South Africa’s coal-rich region has started to significantly backslide as criminals target the country’s rail system.... 


Electricity demand and Eskom's forecast of how electricity demand during winter 2023 will deviate from its winter base case
Weather and winter tariff on large users helping to moderate electricity demand
26th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom is expecting demand for the rest of South Africa’s winter months to remain below levels initially assumed when the utility finalised its base case for the high-demand season (see graphic... 


The Kusile power station
Eskom welcomes DFFE's decision to grant postponement of Kusile minimum emission standards
26th June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE's) National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted State-owned power utility Eskom a postponement to meet minimum emission... 


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