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Regional developments expected to ignite South Africa’s gas economy
Regional developments expected to ignite South Africa’s gas economy
28th August 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

There has long been discussions about the development of a gas economy having the potential to help transform the South African landscape and, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, about gas... 


Volco Power notes readiness to supply LNG to South African industry
25th August 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The global and local natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries are changing and the global influx of supply, lower prices and environmental benefits of natural gas are driving... 


Bank expects Covid-19 crisis to accelerate renewables roll-outs in Africa
7th August 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the need for Africa to develop flexible energy systems in which renewables and decentralised technologies play a far greater role, says financial services... 


Meridian Economics CEO Grove Steyn
More ambitious renewables roll-out would have major benefits for SA – study
31st July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

A more ambitious renewable-energy build programme than the one outlined in the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP 2019), which already has a large renewables component, will greatly benefit South... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Shift from high- to low-carbon must be systematic and just – Mantashe
24th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, used the platform created by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Clean Energy Transitions Summit on July 9 to stress that... 


Covid-19 crisis highlights need for renewable energy systems, says Standard Bank
23rd July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the need for Africa to develop flexible energy systems in which renewables and decentralised technologies play a far larger role, says financial services... 


DBSA confirms financing of $120m for giant Mozambique LNG project
DBSA confirms financing of $120m for giant Mozambique LNG project
21st July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has confirmed financing of $120-million for the $20-billion-plus liquefied natural gas (LNG) project being developed by a... 


AMSA seeks IPP bids for roll-out of solar across operations
AMSA seeks IPP bids for roll-out of solar across operations
17th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has become the latest South African company to release a request for information (RFI) to independent power producers (IPPs) to build,... 


Meridian Economics CEO Grove Steyn
A more ambitious renewables roll-out would have major benefits for South Africa, new study shows
16th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

A more ambitious renewable-energy build programme than the one outlined in the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP 2019), which already has a large renewables component, will greatly benefit South... 


B4SA paper says green-economy investments should be accelerated as part of infrastructure-led recovery
Infrastructure at core of business’ R3.4-trillion economic recovery proposal
10th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Business for South Africa released an economic recovery strategy paper on July 10 that includes a list of 12 priority initiatives, many infrastructure-related, which the formation argues could... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
Renergen CEO discusses company, project investment case
9th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE- and ASX-listed Renergen is aiming to supply between 12% and 15% of the world's helium with Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project, in the Free State. The project is owned by Renergen subsidiary,... 


Nersa to provide concurrence on technology-specific determination this month
Nersa to provide concurrence on technology-specific determination this month
2nd July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa indicated on Thursday that it intended providing concurrence this month for a Ministerial determination that would open the way for the procurement of... 


ArcelorMittal SA seeks IPP bids for roll-out of solar PV plants across operations
ArcelorMittal SA seeks IPP bids for roll-out of solar PV plants across operations
30th June 2020 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has become the latest South African company to release a request for information (RFI) to independent power producers (IPPs) to build,... 


TRANSFORMERS
Digital transformation within the power sector has seen a surge since Covid-19
Covid-19 spurs digital transformation
12th June 2020 By: Halima Frost

Multinational technology leader GE Gas Power in sub-Saharan Africa suggests that that physical distancing and working from home during the global Covid-19 pandemic have been primary enablers for... 


WHAT A GAS
A new liquefied petroleum gas-powered generator is now available for South African businesses and homes
Cleaner LPG and natural gas generators making inroads in local market
17th April 2020 By: Halima Frost

Gas-to-power solutions provider Sustainable Power Generation (SustainPower) says the adoption of its cleaner, environment-friendly liquified petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas generators that are... 


Interest flares for SustainPower combined heat and power unit
Interest flares for SustainPower combined heat and power unit
20th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

There is growing interest in the locally designed combined heat and power (CHP) unit from containerised sustainable power generation solutions provider SustainPower, as more companies begin to... 


More gas tipped for East Coast
More gas tipped for East Coast
6th March 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Gippsland Basin joint venture (JV) between heavyweight BHP and ExxonMobil Australia, is expected to deliver more gas into the Australian domestic market by next year. Exxon subsidiary Esso... 


Minerals and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mozambique commited to boost SA energy supply
4th March 2020 By: African News Agency

The government of Mozambique is exploring ways to enhance cooperation with South Africa in the energy sector, following South Africa’s Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s working visit to Maputo.... 


An example of a GE trailer-mounted mobile  gas-powered solution than can be deployed as an emergency solution
GE’s gas power unit makes emergency power submissions to DMRE
28th February 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The newly created gas power unit of General Electric (GE) has confirmed that it has made both direct and indirect submissions to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in response to... 


AMSA CEO Kobus Verster
Regulatory changes could open way for 100 MW Vanderbijl solar farm
21st February 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) believes there is potential to develop a 75 MW to 100 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant adjacent to its Vanderbijlpark mill, in Gauteng. The... 


An example of a GE trailer-mounted mobile  gas-powered solution than can be deployed as an emergency solution
GE’s gas power unit makes emergency-power submissions to DMRE
13th February 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The newly created gas power unit of General Electric (GE) has confirmed that it has made both direct and indirect submissions to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in response to... 


The proposed site of the Mhlathuze Energy project
Consortium makes Richards Bay gas-to-power proposal in response to DMRE’s call for emergency solutions
7th February 2020 By: Terence Creamer

A black-empowered consortium that includes companies with extensive gas-to-power experience has made a formal submission to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in which plans for... 


AMSA CEO Kobus Verster
AMSA says regulatory changes could open way for 100 MW Vanderbijl solar farm
6th February 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) believes there is potential to develop a 75 MW to 100 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant adjacent to its Vanderbijlpark mill, in Gauteng. The... 


Matola gas-to-power project, Mozambique
Matola gas-to-power project, Mozambique
24th January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Gigajoule and Matola Gas Company plan to develop, build and operate a 2 000 MW gas-fired power station. 


End of the beginning
End of the beginning
24th January 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South Africans may be divided on many issues, but on the fact that inadequate electricity supply represents the main risk to the country’s economy, there is undeniable unity. Ongoing disagreement... 


Editorial Insight: Time to act
Editorial Insight: Time to act
17th January 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The return of load-shedding, together with what is a truly dire prognosis for system stability, should surely have been the wake-up call government required to finally begin implementing its very... 


Time to act
Time to act
17th January 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The return of load-shedding, together with what is a truly dire prognosis for system stability, should surely have been the wake-up call government required to finally begin implementing its very... 


STUNT DEVELOPMENT
that South Africa’s lack of policy certainty is hindering the development of it is on- and offshore oil and gas resources
Gas project beneficial for local economy
13th December 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Emerging natural gas producer Renergen’s Virginia gas project is a good example of how effectively small amounts of gas – if they are indigenous – can be used in the local economy, says industry... 


An artist impression of an LNG vessel with Maputo's Katembe bridge in the background
Total, Gigajoule deal brings $350m Maputo LNG import terminal a step closer
13th December 2019 By: Terence Creamer

International oil major Total and Southern African gas infrastructure developer Gigajoule signed a joint development agreement (JDA) on Wednesday for the importation of liquified natural gas (LNG),... 


IRP’s approach to LNG surprising
29th November 2019

The South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA) cautiously welcomed the certainty and direction provided by the recently released Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), but noted the lower than expected... 


Mantashe outlines case for gas
29th November 2019

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe urged investors to invest in, and help develop, South Africa’s gas industry. Addressing delegates on the opening day of Africa Oil Week in Cape... 


An artist impression of an LNG vessel with Maputo's Katembe bridge in the background
Total, Gigajoule deal brings $350m Maputo LNG import terminal a step closer
27th November 2019 By: Terence Creamer

International oil major Total and Southern African gas infrastructure developer Gigajoule signed a joint development agreement (JDA) on Wednesday for the importation of liquified natural gas (LNG),... 


ALL HANDS ON DECK
South Africa’s rapidly expanding offshore oil and gas activities require a supporting fleet of vessels
R400m deal furthers dream of supporting fleet of local vessels
22nd November 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Mnambithi Group subsidiary Nduna Maritime and petrochemicals company Sasol have entered into a R400-million enterprise and supplier development funding agreement for South Africa’s first locally... 


ACKNOWLEDGE INEXPERIENCE South Africa needs to realise that it has never had an upstream industry of scale and should heed the example of Norway, which was in a similar position to South Africa in the 1960s
Gas vital to energy mix, but policy certainty needed
22nd November 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Gas is a desirable and integral part of South Africa’s future energy mix, but the country’s significant reliance on coal is not going to dissipate with the “flick of a switch”, says industry body... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe calls for more gas industry investment
22nd November 2019 By: Kim Cloete

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has urged foreign investors to invest in South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub, in the Coega Industrial Development Zone, in the... 


Transnet chief business development officer Gert de Beer
Investment case for LNG imports into South Africa to be completed by year-end
22nd November 2019 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned logistics group Transnet says the investment case for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into South Africa will be completed by year-end and that the solution will be aligned... 


South Africa remains highly dependent on Sasol’s Pande and Temane production areas
South Africa approaching a natural gas ‘supply cliff’
15th November 2019 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa is being urged to accelerate its response to a looming natural gas “supply cliff”, which could arise in the coming four to five years unless alternative sources of supply are found to... 


Transnet chief business development officer Gert de Beer
Investment case for LNG imports into South Africa to be completed by year-end
11th November 2019 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned logistics group Transnet says the investment case for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into South Africa will be completed by year-end and that the solution will be aligned... 


Western Cape government to drive gas agenda
8th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Western Cape government has completed a comprehensive study to assess the feasibility of importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) through Saldanha Bay and developing gas storage, transmission and... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe calls for more investment in South Africa's gas industry
5th November 2019 By: Kim Cloete

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has urged foreign investors to invest in South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas hub, in the Coega Industrial Development Zone, in the... 


South Africa remains highly dependent on Sasol’s Pande and Temane production areas
Call for greater urgency as South Africa approaches gas ‘supply cliff’
4th November 2019 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa is being urged to accelerate its response to a looming natural gas “supply cliff”, which could arise in the coming four to five years unless alternative sources of supply are found to... 


Seminar highlights need for greater energy generation flexibility
Seminar highlights need for greater energy generation flexibility
22nd October 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

It makes economic and technical sense for electricity utilities such as Eskom to source as much new wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy as possible, says EE Publishers MD Chris Yelland.... 


Projects in Progress 2019 (Second Edition)
Projects in Progress 2019 (Second Edition)
9th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Stripped of all emotion, the most recent outlook statements of South Africa’s surviving construction companies provide sobering snapshots of market conditions, which remain beyond trying. In such a... 


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