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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...
 
 
Spintelligent

Company Announcement: Renewable energy viable option for ordinary householder? PDF Available

Clean Power Africa to showcase successful renewable energy projects
 
 
RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY

Africa needs $40bn/y to meet future power demand – report Video Available

New Partnership for Africa Professor Mosad Elmissiry 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 PDF Available

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 PDF Available

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...
06 Feb 13
 
 
WATER LICENCES

Eskom coal suppliers still awaiting water-use licence

Minister Malusi Gigaba 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...
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...
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,...
05 Nov 12
 
 
POWER-GEN Africa

Company Announcement: POWER-GEN Africa Set to Illuminate & Empower Local Energy Industry PDF Available

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 PDF Available

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.
 
 
 
 
 
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