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Energy Regulator approves two outstanding licences for new grid company
18th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved the two licence applications required for the operationalisation of the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA),... 


Ironveld smelter
Ironveld’s new power generation capability enables continuous furnace operation
18th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Iron producer Ironveld confirmed in a September 18 operational update that the successful implementation of newly installed power generation at its Rustenburg facilities, in South Africa, had... 


Growthpoint South Africa CEO Estienne de Klerk
Growthpoint wheels first renewable electricity through Cape Town pilot project
15th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties South Africa has become the first party in South Africa to wheel renewable electricity through Cape Town’s energy grid, in... 


How power plant OEMs can help address SA’s electricity crisis
How power plant OEMs can help address SA’s electricity crisis
15th September 2023

As the South African government mulls over ways to improve the performance of Eskom’s coal-fired power stations, collaborating with power plant original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may be the... 


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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Ethiopia has completed the fourth and final phase of filling a reservoir for the project. 


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Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has reported that civil works are more than 97% complete. 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog has reported that the R16.4-billion Kenhardt hybrid project, a 10 × 3 site in the Northern Cape, is on track to start producing power later this year. 


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Renewables hosting capacity of existing Western Cape grid could be doubled with 10% curtailment
14th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

An assessment by two leading European transmission system operators (TSOs) of an Eskom-generated grid analysis shows that the capacity of the existing Western Cape grid to host variable renewable... 


Call For Proposals: Natural Resources And Energy Technologies
Call For Proposals: Natural Resources And Energy Technologies
14th September 2023

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) was established in terms of the TIA Act, 2008 (Act No. 26 of 2008), with the objective to stimulate,... 


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Fuel for Thought: Liquified Petroleum Gas
14th September 2023

The past several years have shown that a range of fuel options for power generation is an important hedge against instability. Fuel flexibility is a hallmark of Capstone microturbines, which can... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson.
Copper 360's debut Rietberg mine takes a 220% mineral resource leap
13th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s sole listed copper producer Copper 360 (AltX CPR) has announced a significant upgrade of its mineral resources at the company’s Rietberg mine in the Northern Cape. The total resource... 


EU to launch first phase of world-first carbon dioxide border tax
13th September 2023 By: Reuters

The European Union (EU) starts the initial phase of its plan for the world's first carbon border tax next month, requiring importers to report the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of products sold... 


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South Africa to co-host grid financing seminar with JSE in September
10th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that he is planning to co-host a seminar with the JSE in September to unpack various financing options for the expansion of South Africa’s... 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Two more preferred bidders have signed project agreements, signalling legal close and have until December to reach financial close. 


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Pumps manufacturer excited about expansion into the US
8th September 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Design, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and repairs specialist Ryalsan North Engineering’s (RNE’s) Pumps Canadian branch is excited about  its expansion into the US market, increasing the... 


solar panels on the roof of Static Powers's factory as part of a 1.1 MW solar photovoltaic grid-tied system
Group installs 1.1 MW solar system at manufacturing facility
8th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

After a year of planning and installing alternating-current and direct-current solutions, standby equipment manufacturer Static Power has commissioned a 1.1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) grid-tied... 


Atlas Copco introduces NGP 130+, enhances lower end of its premium PSA nitrogen generator offer 
Atlas Copco introduces NGP 130+, enhances lower end of its premium PSA nitrogen generator offer 
7th September 2023

Atlas Copco announced the addition of a new model, the NGP 130+, to its PSA nitrogen generator line-up. At the same time, it is introducing next-generation control and automation technology to all... 


Lindi Jumbo offers opportunity for mining in Tanzania
7th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite developer Walkabout Resources is hoping that the development of its Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, would open the floodgates for foreign investment in the African nation.... 


GE Vernova’s Gas Power sub-Saharan Africa regional sales director Vuyelwa Mahanyele
Technology giant gearing up for South Africa’s gas programme
6th September 2023

GE Vernova is gearing itself up for South Africa’s long-awaited gas programme which is expected to be rolled out in the coming months as South Africa accelerates initiatives aimed at ending... 


South Africa urged to increase pumped storage capacity
4th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

It is imperative that South Africa immediately start increasing its pumped storage hydropower capacity, as this will take time and it is becoming increasingly important as the just energy... 


South Africa’s Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy calls for non-debt instruments to help Africa build climate resiliency
4th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has again called for new financial instruments, particularly non-debt instruments, to be pioneered in Africa to assist the continent in overcoming... 


Sea Harvest posts higher interim earnings despite another loadshedding knock
4th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed seafood and aquaculture company Sea Harvest has posted a 23% increase in earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit) to R352-million for the six months ended June 30, on the back of strong... 


Focus on logistics, consumer retail portfolio sees Fortress reach R30bn in assets
1st September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment company Fortress has increased its portfolio of direct real estate assets to R30-billion and achieved the lowest vacancy rate of 3.7% since its listing in October... 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The National Nuclear Regulator has asked State-owned power utility Eskom to undertake additional engineering studies on the Koeberg power station before it can deliberate on its application to... 


Renewables plus storage
Two more risk mitigation hybrid projects take steps toward financial close
31st August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Two more preferred bidders selected as part of the much-delayed Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP), which was launched as an emergency procurement round in... 


Eskom interim CEO Cassim Calib, Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub and Vodacom South Africa CEO Sitho Mdlalose
Vodacom, Eskom sign historic first virtual wheeling agreement
30th August 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant Vodacom and South African State-owned power utility Eskom on Wednesday signed a first-of-its-kind virtual wheeling agreement that moves the JSE-listed firm closer to its... 


Eskom powerlines
Transitional arrangements will enable new grid company to function as buyer and system operator – DPE
30th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has confirmed that transitional arrangements are being put in place to ensure that the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) will be able... 


Most newly commissioned renewables cheaper than fossil-fuel electricity in 2022 – Irena
30th August 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Intergovernmental organisation the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has confirmed in a new report that the 187 GW of renewable energy installed last year contributed to the global... 


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Ramaphosa says investors still value South African economy
29th August 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Tuesday that despite difficult global conditions, investors continue to see value in the South African economy and the benefit of the reform agenda government is... 


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Distribution is ‘albatross’ of power system – Ramokgopa
28th August 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s electricity distribution system is “an albatross” beset by fighting between the national power utility and municipalities as the government takes steps to stabilize the grid,... 


Top uranium producer wants to shake up nuclear decision making
Top uranium producer wants to shake up nuclear decision making
25th August 2023 By: Reuters

Since the height of the Cold War, the rules governing the safety and security of the global nuclear industry have been decided behind closed doors by a 35-member board that excludes some of the... 


Koeberg power station
Koeberg revamp: Race against time as nuclear regulator wants more work on safety case
25th August 2023 By: News24Wire

The National Nuclear Regulator has asked Eskom to undertake additional engineering studies on the Koeberg power station before it can deliberate on its application to extend the long-term operation... 


Grid infrastrucuture
Eskom mulling new curtailment approach to unlocking grid capacity as it pursues 47 priority projects
25th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned utility Eskom has confirmed that it is prioritising 47 grid-related projects within its larger R210-billion Transmission Development Plan (TDP) that it believes could collectively add... 


Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas
Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas
25th August 2023

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Atlas Copco is a global, industrial company with approximately 43 000 employees and customers in more than 180 countries. Atlas Copco focusses on four main business... 


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Sabodala-Massawa mine solar photovoltaic plant, Senegal
25th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Endeavour has decided to move ahead with the 37 MWp photovoltaic solar facility at its Sabodala-Massawa mine. 


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Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant Steam-Generator Replacement Project, South Africa – update
25th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has said the main mechanical work on replacing the steam generators at Koeberg's Unit 1 has been completed. 


Western Milling Nevada project expected to face regulatory approval delays
22nd August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Exploration company Great Western Mining and its partner Muletown Enterprizes, which are constructing a gold and silver mill at Sodaville, close to Mina in Mineral county, Nevada, are expecting... 


Overcoming Manufacturing Downtime with the use of Rooftop Solar 
Overcoming Manufacturing Downtime with the use of Rooftop Solar 
22nd August 2023

The upcoming Manufacturing Indaba offers solar rooftop entities a unique opportunity to exhibit solar solutions to attending manufacturers in a bid to forge indispensable networks In response to... 


Legislation bungle reveals much of govt is not serious about delivering change, says BLSA
21st August 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has expressed her dismay over the delays to the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA) Amendment Bill that became apparent last week, which she... 


Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
R30bn distribution backlog poses risk to supply beyond current generation shortfall – Ramokgopa
20th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has acknowledged that South African cities and towns face the real prospect of ongoing power interruptions even if the balance between supply and... 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
18th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Karpowership, which has been seeking to implement its three ship-based power projects in South Africa is “very confident” that the projects will proceed, despite prolonged regulatory setbacks. 


The Koeberg nuclear power station
Koeberg Unit 1 on track to return to service in early November
17th August 2023 By: News24Wire

Eskom says that the main mechanical work on replacing the steam generators at Koeberg's Unit 1 has been completed and it will return to service on 3 November.  Koeberg's Unit 2 will be taken... 


Power lines
Eskom making virtual wheeling strides but says national framework still required
17th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reports that it has made material advances in developing what it calls a ‘virtual wheeling product’ that will allow one or more generators to transact with multiple offtakers, including those... 


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