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NUCLEAR ENERGY
Nuclear power should be shunned on economic, enviro and ethical grounds
By Geoff Davies Leaders from a wide cross-section the faith community are seeking an urgent meeting with Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and have endorsed the call by Minister in the Presidency responsible for the National Planning Commission...12 Apr 13
Spintelligent
Company Announcement: Renewable energy viable option for ordinary householder?
Clean Power Africa to showcase successful renewable energy projects
22 Mar 13
RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY
Africa needs $40bn/y to meet future power demand – report
It is estimated that at least $40-billion a year is required to meet future demand in the African power sector, compared with current yearly investment of less than one-quarter this amount, New Partnership for Africa’s Development energy...
18 Mar 13
Gas Week 2013
Company Announcement:Gas Week 2013 Diary Announcement
Inaugural and comprehensive event addressing all regulatory, technical and commercial developments in shale gas, CBM and offshore gas exploration and production
Power & Electricity World Africa 2013
Company Announcement: Interview with Paul Runge on African energy projects
To gain a better understanding of the state of the energy sector in Africa and the opportunities and projects currently available, I spoke with Paul Runge, MD at Africa Project Access who helped answer these key questions
INFRASTRUCTURE
Gauteng takes first step to 2055 vision
The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development on Wednesday said it hoped to complete its proposed Gauteng Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (GIIMP) for South Africa’s most populous province by year-end. Speaking at a public...By: Natasha Odendaal
06 Feb 13
WATER LICENCES
Eskom coal suppliers still awaiting water-use licence
Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said that 21 mines currently supplying coal to State-owned power utility Eskom were operating without a water-use licence.
In response to a Parliamentary question posed by the Democratic Alliance’s...
By: Natasha Odendaal
04 Dec 12
REAL ECONOMY: ENERGY OUTLOOK
Thirsty resource
The assessment that the US could emerge as the world’s largest oil producer before 2020 and even transition to full self-sufficiency by 2035 was the undoubted highlight of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) ‘World Energy Outlook...
By: Terence Creamer
23 Nov 12
ELECTRICITY
Africa urged to invest in engineering skills to meet energy demands
Education should be prioritised in Africa to produce the skills needed to meet the continent’s growing energy demands, French energy and railways solutions group Alstom VP for regulatory affairs, policy and industry relations, Lawrence Jones,...By: Megan Wait
05 Nov 12
POWER-GEN Africa
Company Announcement: POWER-GEN Africa Set to Illuminate & Empower Local Energy Industry
The inaugural POWER-GEN Africa and co-located Renewable Energy World Africa conference and exhibition will take place from 6-8 November 2012 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg
Weltec Biopower GmbH
Company Announcement: South America‘s Agro-Industry Relies on German Expertise
WELTEC BIOPOWER Builds 3-MW Biogas Plant in Uruguay
ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT
The unavoidable burden of energy
The transition to a low-carbon economy is undoubtedly challenging – we are clear about the general direction in which we are headed but there is much uncertainty about low-carbon choices.Topics in these articles
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Second Take: Boeing 787 Dreamliner battery crisis
Real Economy Report
Licensing Bill will give officials too much power – FMF
SA tool-making sector to get boost
Govt’s Gautrain bill shrinks to R70m a month as ridership jumps
Carbon tax policy proposal aligns with international trends, but gaps remain
Second Take: The IMF calls on South Africa to pursue a new social compact
Real Economy Report
SA urged to improve its maths, science education at primary school level
Second Take: Boeing 787 Dreamliner battery crisis 
Real Economy Report 
Licensing Bill will give officials too much... 
SA tool-making sector to get boost 
Govt’s Gautrain bill shrinks to R70m a month... 
Carbon tax policy proposal aligns with... 
Second Take: The IMF calls on South Africa to... 
Real Economy Report 
SA urged to improve its maths, science... 
Monetary policy focus remains on hitting inflation target – Marcus
Climate policy to map out transition to low-carbon economy
SAA plays key role in SA’s international relations
Durban COP17 meeting should focus on ‘fair’ climate regime – Molewa
Underground coal gasification has key role to play in Southern Africa
Mondi’s unbundled packaging unit makes JSE debut
Developers call for sustainable form of renewable energy procurement
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Eskom to complete CSP design by 2013, commission plant in 2016
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Climate policy to map out transition... 
SAA plays key role in SA’s... 
Durban COP17 meeting should focus on... 
Underground coal gasification has key... 
Mondi’s unbundled packaging unit... 
Developers call for sustainable form... 
Copper cable theft declared a... 
Eskom to complete CSP design by 2013,... 
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