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Sugar industry to make the most of yield recovery

By: Robyn Wilkinson 21st July 2017 As KwaZulu-Natal’s sugar cane growers start to recover from the effects of the drought, the South African Canegrowers’ Association (SA Canegrowers) is urging the industry to remain resilient and look for opportunities to diversify their operations. →

Quebec govt to invest C$2.13m in Canadian Metals’ silica mine

By: Henry Lazenby 12th July 2017 The Quebec provincial government has given its investment vehicle Ressources Québec approval to invest C$2.13-million in junior project developer Canadian Metals, completing the company’s C$9.2-million global financing plan to implement its Langis high-grade silica project. The government... →

Kiel gas engine cogeneration plant project, Germany

By: Sheila Barradas 7th July 2017 The power station will supply the City of Kiel with electricity and district heating. →

South Africa needs to find middle ground for electricity conundrum – former EIUG chair

29th June 2017 If South Africa wants to prevent its deindustrialisation and find middle ground between the sustainability of State-owned Eskom and the affordability of electricity, a few “holy cows will have to be slaughtered”, former Energy Intensive User Group (EIUG) of Southern Africa chairperson Piet van... →

IRP draft hinders cogeneration opportunities

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 9th June 2017 An unintended consequence of the recently published draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for energy is that because it excludes cogeneration as a viable technology, cogenerators will be unable to participate in the energy market without Ministerial consent, says Paper Manufacturers Association of... →

Warning issued that nuclear ruling may pose risk to legality of IPP programmes

By: Terence Creamer 11th May 2017 The recent nuclear ruling, which set aside the Ministerial determinations designed to facilitate the procurement of nuclear power stations, may also carry risks for the legality of the various independent power producer (IPP) procurement programmes, which are proceeding on the basis of... →

LNG-focused energy firm pursuing ‘diversified’ African investment pipeline

By: Terence Creamer 26th April 2017 Black-empowered energy company African Energy Partners (AEP), which plans to list as a special purpose acquisition company on the JSE’s AltX board on June 1, to raise up to R500-million to pursue liquefied natural gas (LNG) prospects in Africa, reports that its investment pipeline includes a... →

LNG-focused energy aspirant plans June listing on AltX

By: Terence Creamer 25th April 2017 A black-empowered energy company, with a specific focus on liquefied natural gas (LNG), intends listing as a special purpose acquisition company on the JSE’s AltX board in June. African Energy Partners Limited (AEP) will seek to raise up to R500-million to help fund its first “viable... →

Cogeneration valuable to S Africa’s energy mix

By: Robyn Wilkinson 21st April 2017 With cleaner energy technology rapidly advancing and industries increasingly aiming to stabilise their power supply through off-grid generation alternatives, energy solutions provider Vuselela Energy director Jacques Malan is confident that cogeneration systems can offer a valuable power... →

Saudi Arabia embarks on utility-scale renewable energy projects

By: Megan van Wyngaardt 18th April 2017 Saudi Arabia is seeking bids for its first utility-scale renewable energy projects, following the launch of the round one request for proposal (RFP) stage by the country’s Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Khalid Al Falih. The RFP is now live on a 300 MW solar photovoltaic (PV)... →

Biomass solution brings new energy to degraded land

By: Dylan Slater 31st March 2017 A case study into an opportunity for renewable energy development in conjunction with community upliftment, has led to a proposal for biomass production and a 2 MW bio-energy power plant to be built in the Merafong local municipality, west of Johannesburg. →

First continuous hydrothermal liquefaction production plant launched at NWU

By: David Oliveira 17th March 2017 South Africa’s first continuous hydrothermal liquefaction plant was launched at North-West University (NWU) earlier this month, which will result in the production of bio-oils, bio-char, biochemicals and biogas. The plant is one of the outputs of the Department of Science and Technology- and the... →

Lack of reliable power supply hinders Africa’s growth – trade commission

By: Nadine James 17th March 2017 Despite an uptick in planned power-generation projects, it is still fair to say that Africa lacks reliable power supply, which has prevented the continent’s economies from developing in line with their potential, says Austrian Trade Commission Advantage Austria. “The effects of the lack of... →

Aeroderivative gas turbines seen offering stable accompaniment to renewables

By: David Oliveira 27th January 2017 Aeroderivative gas turbine technology could provide an economical and efficient alternative to wind, solar and tidal power generation, particularly as these technologies depend on unpredictable weather. Global engineering firm Siemens sub-Saharan Africa power and gas executive VP Andreas Pistauer... →

Public consultations for IRP, IEP get under way as DoE attracts criticism over timelines, pricing basis

By: Natasha Odendaal 7th December 2016 Planned nationwide public consultations got under way in Boksburg on Wednesday for the Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) long-awaited draft Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) and updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), drawing some industry criticism regarding timelines and an outdated pricing structure.... →

Navoi combined-cycle cogeneration plant project, Uzbekistan

By: Sheila Barradas 11th November 2016 The project aims to build a high-efficiency plant with the capacity to supply 450 MW of power. →

Ferrochrome price in sharp rise

By: Martin Creamer 26th September 2016 The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the fourth quarter of 2016 has been settled at 110c a pound, 12.2% up on the 98c-a-pound price of the third quarter. Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe Resources said last month that it expected to benefit from renewed positive ferrochrome... →

Ipsa delists from Aim

By: Natasha Odendaal 16th September 2016 After failing to conclude an acquisition or acquisitions constituting a reverse takeover within the allotted Aim-dictated six-month deadline, embattled independent power group Ipsa on Friday reported that its Aim-quoted shares would be delisted. The JSE-listed group in February concluded the sale... →

IPP programme beneficial for South Africa

By: Anine Kilian 17th August 2016 Given the environmental and economic benefits of South Africa’s independent power producer (IPP) programme, its continuation and growth will best serve South Africa’s energy needs, says energy solutions provider Energy Partners head of business development Andre Agenbag. Commenting on State-owned... →

Integrated LNG import and natural gas facilities poised to meet energy demand

By: Robyn Wilkinson 8th July 2016 Consulting, engineering, procurement and construction services provider Black & Veatch liquefied natural gas (LNG) technologies VP Shawn Hoffart and power generation technologies VP and director Alap Shah will discuss the benefits of maximising the synergies of combined LNG import and natural... →

Sugar cane production declines by more than 16.3% y/y

By: Samantha Herbst 15th June 2016 As a result of the ongoing countrywide drought, South African cane production declined during the 2015/16 season by more than 16.3% to 14.81-million tons, following an 11.4% reduction recorded in the previous season. “The decrease will impact on the sustainability of the rural economy in both... →

Biofuels tested for boiler efficiency

By: Sebastian Whyle 3rd June 2016 Owing to growing global demand for a cleaner and more sustainable environment, boiler and environmental solutions provider John Thompson has, over the past few years, carried out a series of tests by firing a variety of biomass fuels on boilers installed at the company’s Boiler Development and... →

Nothing new in latest Ipap iteration

By: Riaan de Lange 27th May 2016 It is said that the English expression 'same old, same old', which means nothing has changed, evolved from the 1950s Japanese expression, samo, samo – but I am certain that this is so. Then there is the English expression 'much of a muchness', which is a great way of saying that two things are so... →

Economic status hinders nuclear developments

By: Simon Sonnekus 6th May 2016 The development of the proposed nuclear energy project in South Africa could become increasingly difficult to complete, should the economy be downgraded to junk status by credit rating companies. According to advisory firm KPMG global infrastructure major projects advisory head De Buys Scott,... →

Room for improvement in energy transmission and distribution

By: Robyn Wilkinson 6th May 2016 Despite South Africa’s achievements in its renewable energy programme to date, power transmission and distribution continue to warrant improvement if electricity supply is to be stable in the country, says professional services firm KPMG infrastructure advisory head De Buys Scott. →

Expected decline in sugar cane crop

By: Simon Sonnekus 25th March 2016 The drought in the eastern part of South Africa will lead to a projected decline in sugar production of 500 000 t, says South African Sugar Association (Sasa) executive director Trix Trikam. “The strategic crop, which is grown in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, yields an average of 2.3-million tons... →

Plan in motion to manage carbon tax uncertainties

By: Robyn Wilkinson 25th March 2016 Through education, lobbying and research, the paper industry will manage policy uncertainties regarding the inception of carbon tax, says Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) executive director Jane Molony. →

Hatch showcases energy solutions in Africa

18th March 2016 Global engineering and consulting firm Hatch has a range of innovative technologies in the energy sector, which it is showcasing at various mining, petrochemical and industrial projects in Africa. These range from thermal power generation (including conventional and advanced technologies) to... →

Clarke Energy provides reliable energy solutions

4th March 2016 KwaZulu-Natal-based multinational engineering, installation and maintenance of reciprocating engine-based power plants and gas engine compression stations company Clarke Energy will exhibit at the 2016 Power & Electricity World Africa event that is being held at the Sandton Convention Centre on... →

Ipsa concludes sale of S Africa operating subsidiary

By: Natasha Odendaal 1st March 2016 Dual-listed Ipsa now has six months to make an acquisition or acquisitions constituting a reverse takeover after concluding the sale of its sole operating asset. The embattled group was now an Aim Rule 15 cash shell after selling subsidiary Blazeway Engineering, which owns Newcastle Cogeneration,... →

Eco-mode UPSes and free power make energy management systems even more important

19th February 2016 The need for reliable power solutions has been a hot topic in the data centre industry for quite a number of years. In response to this need, Schneider Electric advocates energy management systems as being a key component of ensuring reliable power. In fact, Schneider Electric recently published... →

Yokogawa to Receive Control Systems Orders for 12 Combined Cycle Power Plants in Thailand

17th February 2016 Yokogawa announces that its subsidiary, Yokogawa (Thailand) Ltd., has received letters of intent for the purchase of control systems for 12 combined cycle cogeneration plants*¹ that are to be built for small power producers (SPP)*² in Thailand. 　 The 12 SPPs responsible for these projects are all... →

Ipsa shareholders approve sale of sole operating asset

By: Creamer Media Reporter 17th February 2016 Shareholders of dual-listed Ipsa on Wednesday approved the sale of the company’s subsidiary Blazeway Engineering, which owns Newcastle Cogeneration (NewCogen), to Sloane Corporation. Ipsa last month announced plans to sell the subsidiary to raise working capital and avoid sending NewCogen – its... →

South Africa is not using its biogas potential as it should

4th February 2016 Renewable energy, in the form of biogas generated from anaerobic digestion, has not nearly reached its full potential in South Africa. However, Hilde Herman, Intern, EES Africa (Pty) Ltd, states it can be beneficial to diverse users across the country. EES Africa is an ISO 9001:2008 certified... →

Ipsa sets date to seek shareholder approval for sale of sole operating asset

By: Natasha Odendaal 2nd February 2016 Dual-listed Ipsa will, in two weeks’ time, seek out shareholder approval for the sale of its sole operating asset in an attempt to avoid administration. The group, which on Tuesday explained to shareholders the rationale behind its plans to sell its UK holding company Blazeway Engineering, which... →

Ipsa sells S Africa operating subsidiary to avoid business rescue

By: Natasha Odendaal 29th January 2016 Aim- and AltX-listed Ipsa this week announced plans to sell its UK holding company Blazeway Engineering, which owns Newcastle Cogeneration (NewCogen), to raise working capital and avoid sending the South African operating subsidiary into business rescue in the absence of other funding solutions... →

Electric motors donated to training facility

22nd January 2016 Electric motors manufacturer Zest WEG Group donated a substantial quantity of electrical equipment, which includes electric motors, to the Tshwane North Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College late last year. →

Need for manufacturing of biofuel-fired boilers steadily increasing

By: Bruce Montiea 22nd January 2016 Owing to the price of biofuels becoming more competitive than that of traditional fuels, such as coal, oil and gas, the need for biofuel-fired boilers is steadily increasing, says Cape Town-based industrial boilers manufacturer John Thompson divisional technical manager Etienne de Villiers. →

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