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Moomba FID expected in second half - Gallagher
15th April 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos is hoping to take an investment decision on its $155-million Moomba carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, in the Cooper basin, in the second half of this year.... 


Enbridge’s green push could use Canadian tax credits, CEO says
6th April 2021 By: Bloomberg

Enbridge’s push into new frontiers of the energy transition such as carbon capture and clean hydrogen production could use Canadian tax credits similar to those in the US, the company’s CEO said.... 


Mexico says some miners returning permits to avoid taxes
30th March 2021 By: Reuters

Some mining companies in Mexico are giving back operating permits issued under previous administrations because they want to avoid paying taxes, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on... 


Energy security reliant on PKGT - AEMO
29th March 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has highlighted the risk to domestic gas supply by 2023 if operations at the Port of Kembla gas terminal (PKGT) are delayed. In its... 


ZCCM to garner shareholder approval for Mopani takeover on March 30
10th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Zambia’s mining investment arm ZCCM Investment Holdings will hold an extraordinary general meeting on March 30 for shareholders to vote on the company’s intended acquisition of Mopani Copper Mines.... 


OPPORTUNITIES GALORE 
There is no doubt that Africa remains open for exploration by oil and gas companies
Unpacking opportunities in Africa’s gas sector
19th February 2021

Africa’s oil and gas potential will grow significantly over the next two decades, driven by population growth, urbanisation and the emergence of a wealthier middle class in Africa, according to the... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman.
Sibanye assessing on-site green hydrogen generation to power fuel cell mobility
18th February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) producer Sibanye-Stillwater is assessing the generation of green hydrogen on its mine sites to power PGM-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell mobility, it said on Thursday, when... 


Project aims to transform HVAC-R sector
12th February 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection, together with the Bavarian Environment Agency, has entered into bilateral cooperation with the Western Cape government in... 


Scientists probing the depths of Titan’s largest sea
5th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Astronomers at Cornell University, in Ithaca, in the US state of New York, have used radar data to determine that the biggest sea on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, is, near its centre, at least... 


An artist’s impression of the Kraken Mare
Extraterrestrial oceanography sees scientists probing the depths of Titan’s largest sea
22nd January 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Astronomers at Cornell University, at Ithaca in the US state of New York, have used radar data to determine that the biggest sea on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, is, near its centre, at least... 


'Flushing' out air compressor lubricants: the lifeline of air compressors
'Flushing' out air compressor lubricants: the lifeline of air compressors
26th November 2020

You know your air compressor needs a lubricant to ensure maximum uptime and performance; but with so many lubricant options on the market today, it can be difficult to know which one is best for... 


World leaders praise Paris climate pact as Trump justifies exit
World leaders praise Paris climate pact as Trump justifies exit
23rd November 2020 By: Bloomberg

World leaders urged countries not to lose sight of climate goals in the coronavirus pandemic, endorsing the aims of the Paris agreement amid hopes that US President-elect Joe Biden will rejoin the... 


Safety, quality and digital transformation to be key themes at Africa’s lab technology show
17th November 2020

Food and environmental safety, laboratory accuracy and quality assurance, and digital transformation will be among the top discussion points at the Forum during analytica Lab Africa next year.... 


Port Kembla lease secured
13th November 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy has taken another step in the development of the Port Kembla gas terminal (PKGT) after inking a 25-year lease with New South Wales Port. Australian Industrial... 


Former Vice President Joe Biden and US Senator and Democratic candidate for Vice President Kamala Harris celebrate.
Biden win may curb US oil drilling, super-charge renewables
9th November 2020 By: Bloomberg

Biden’s victory could end up reshaping the US energy sector in years to come, although the President-elect may have limited room to maneuver given that control of the Senate remains unclear. The... 


ALL DRIED UP 
In addition to absorbing spills from solid surfaces, the powder can also be used to contain oil spills in water
Powder a new solution for spills
6th November 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Strict health and safety regulations in the mining industry mean that any liquid spills in workshop areas or elsewhere need to be cleaned quickly and effectively. To cater for such spills, South... 


WESTKÜSTE100 project, Germany
WESTKÜSTE100 project, Germany
30th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

WESTKÜSTE100 will be Germany’s first hydrogen project. 


Council for Geoscience starts deep drilling in Karoo basin
Council for Geoscience starts deep drilling in Karoo basin
9th October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) on September 21 launched Phase 2 of the Karoo Deep Drilling and Geo-environmental Base Programme (KDD), in Beaufort West. The council, as mandated by the Department... 


Tony Sklar
Ideanomics seeks to assist mines in adopting more electric vehicles
1st October 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The move towards electrifying mine vehicles is becoming ever more prevalent, with mining companies motivated by the potential to cut costs and contribute to a more sustainable sector.  Ideanomics,... 


Council for Geoscience starts deep drilling in Karoo basin
Council for Geoscience starts deep drilling in Karoo basin
22nd September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) on September 21 launched Phase 2 of the Karoo Deep Drilling and Geo-environmental Base Programme (KDD), in Beaufort West. The council, as mandated by the Department... 


Upcycling of waste to produce ‘greener’ hydrogen
Upcycling of waste to produce ‘greener’ hydrogen
18th September 2020

Global renewable energy company SG H2 Energy, part of the Solena Group, is ramping up the “green” factor in the production of greener than green hydrogen by using the biogenic fraction of municipal... 


Packaging organisation urges responsible ammonium nitrate warehousing
21st August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After a cache of ammonium nitrate exploded earlier in August and left great devastation in Beruit, Lebanon, the Responsible Packaging Management Association of Southern Africa has stressed the... 


Penguins cover a hillside in on Saunders Island, Falklands.
Oil companies wonder if it’s worth looking for oil anymore
17th August 2020 By: Bloomberg

A few dots near the bottom corner of the world map in the southern Atlantic, the Falkland Islands were once at the forefront of a new era for the oil industry as companies scoured the planet for... 


Using cement kilns as a waste solution puts SA on course for greener future
6th August 2020

The benefits of using industrial cement kilns as a waste solution for energy containing wastes are both obvious and double-sided, they completely destroy the waste and at the same time, replace... 


Egyptian gas discovery supports Total exploration strategy
28th July 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Energy multinational Total has announced a gas discovery in shallow waters off the Egyptian coast that could deliver an estimated 100-million standard cubic feet of gas a day, as well as up to 800... 


The Condumax II On-Line hydrocarbon dew point analyser
Measurement of hydrocarbon dew point simplified
24th July 2020

A self-contained hydrocarbon dew point analyser that combines a hydrocarbon dew point cell and water dew point measurement in a single compact and lightweight explosion proof, or EExd, enclosure,... 


Greater Western Flank Phase-3 and Lambert Deep projects, Australia
Greater Western Flank Phase-3 and Lambert Deep projects, Australia
24th July 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Woodside Energy is planning to undertake drilling, construction, installation, precommissioning and topside modification activities to support the proposed Greater Western Flank Phase-3 and Lambert... 


Drilling at Virginia Gas project
Renergen to host LNG auction
20th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Emerging natural gas producer Renergen will host South Africa’s first-ever liquid natural gas (LNG) auction. The company has invited interested parties to apply to bid for the allocation of LNG,... 


Hydrox Holdings CEO Corrie de Jager
Platinum boosts hydrogen electrolyser performance exponentially – Hydrox
16th July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum provides an exponential improvement in the performance of electrolysers used to produce green hydrogen, says Hydrox Holdings CEO Corrie de Jager, who describes platinum’s uplift as being... 


Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking   transforming aviation into a zero-carbon transport that uses hydrogen.
Platinum group metals in pole position to benefit from global decarbonisation thrust
1st July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals are in pole position to benefit from the fast-growing global decarbonisation momentum, Mining Weekly can today report. A multiplicity of global announcements are emerging... 


Saudi Arabia aims to boost investment with new mining law
10th June 2020 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia's cabinet on Tuesday approved a new mining law that aims to accelerate foreign investment in the sector as part of efforts to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons. The new law... 


Equatorial Guinea mines ministry signs first five mining contracts
18th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (MMH) has signed the first mining contracts in the country’s history, following the conclusion of the country’s inaugural mining bidding round... 


Namibia Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo
Renewables embrace lifts Namibia’s energy optimism
18th May 2020 By: Martin Creamer

With the recently introduced reforms in Namibia’s renewable energy sector and the growing presence and entry of international oil companies into the hydrocarbons sector, Namibia Mines and Energy... 


Copper giant Peru to gradually ease restrictions on mining sector in May
4th May 2020 By: Reuters

Peru will gradually ease restrictions on key sectors including mining and construction in May, the government said in a decree on Sunday, after activity had been virtually paralysed since mid-March... 


What material can the MB-HDS shafts screener process? Let’s have a look at construction sites around the world
1st April 2020

The new MB-HDS shafts screener is versatile, enabling you to process a wide range of different materials directly on site without additional costs. 


BP, Santos carbon capture pact may rekindle dormant Australia plans
4th March 2020 By: Reuters

Australia's dormant carbon capture and storage projects may gain some momentum after BP and Santos said they would join up on a pending site as world's largest coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


New energy paradigm can drive Africa’s development
New energy paradigm can drive Africa’s development
21st February 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Africa can meet its major sustainable energy and development goals without becoming more energy intensive, as it has a unique opportunity to use renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency... 


FLASH GRAPHENE
Undergraduate intern Christina Crassas, chemist James Tour and graduate students Paul Advincula and Duy Luong turn carbon black into graphene in a flash
Chemists develop process to turn rubbish into graphene
21st February 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Rice University laboratory chemists, led by James Tour, have in the science journal Nature introduced a process by which almost any source of carbon can be turned into graphene flakes, the... 


New energy paradigm can drive Africa’s development
New energy paradigm can drive Africa’s development
21st February 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Africa can meet its major sustainable energy and development goals without becoming more energy intensive, as it has a unique opportunity to use renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency... 


SNEAKY LEAKS
Refrigeration systems charged with odourless CO2 need to be monitored with sensors to ensure leaks do not compromise air quality in enclosed spaces
Skills shortage plagues natural refrigerant sector
14th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

One of the most pertinent issues facing the local heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry is the lack of specialised skills needed for the systematic adoption of... 


DRC President to attend Mining Indaba
17th January 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi will be attending this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, which will be held in Cape Town next month. He will be... 


India starts fifth round of bidding for 11 oil, gas blocks
17th January 2020 By: Ajoy K Das

The Indian government on Wednesday started the fifth round of international competitive bidding, offering 11 oil and natural gas fields for exploration and development under new financial terms.... 


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... 


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