https://www.engineeringnews.co.za

Receive our free daily newsletter:

The road to cleaner fossil fuels is paved with energy symphony
24th April 2023

South Africa’s reliance on fossil fuels is a given for now, but it is entirely possible to clean up our energy act while transitioning to a carbon-free future. The South African Cleaner Fossil... 


Image shows an LNG tanker
Oil & gas producers facing A$16bn tax bill - Appea
21st April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Taxes from the Australian oil and gas industry are set to reach A$16.26-billion during 2022-23, up from A$6.46-billion last financial year the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration... 


Image shows the Woodside office
Woodside production tumbles in first quarter
21st April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy major Woodside has reported a 9% decline in production during the three months to March, compared with the previous quarter on the back of turnaround and maintenance activities. The... 


Image of an LNG ship docking at the Matola LNG terminal
Matola LNG importation terminal, Mozambique – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The terminal is expected to receive its first shipments of gas to a permanently moored floating storage regasification unit in Matola harbour by mid-2025. 


Image of South Africa map/flag
Richards Bay liquid bulk terminal, South Africa – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

After carefully considering requests by potential bidders Transnet National Ports Authority has extended its request for proposals deadline for the liquefied natural gas terminal project. 


Image of Virginia gas project
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction and commissioning of the gas gathering pipeline is complete and in operation. 


CCUS and gas has big role in net zero - study
20th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

While new analysis has highlighted the need for natural gas and large carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) in Australia’s race to net zero, there would be very little space for nuclear... 


Image shows rolled up Australian dollars
O'Neill cautions on new taxes
20th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The CEO of oil and gas major Woodside, Meg O’Neill has urged the federal government to carefully consider the implications of tax changes to the oil and gas industry. Speaking at the National... 


Buru considers LNG for Rafael
18th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Buru Energy has demonstrated that a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility was a viable option for its Rafael gas and condensate resource in the Canning Basin. Buru told... 


TNPA extends time to tender for Richards Bay LNG terminal to July 14
17th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After carefully considering requests by potential bidders, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has extended its request for proposals (RFP) deadline for the liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


Canada ready to become critical minerals provider - Minister
14th April 2023 By: Reuters

Canada is ready to become a reliable provider of critical minerals to its international allies including Japan, a senior official said, as the Group of Seven (G7) countries deem such minerals... 


Image depicting the green hydrogen value chain.
Green hydrogen to positively impact sector
14th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

The development of a green hydrogen economy will impact positively on South Africa’s labour landscape as the country continues to adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) while,... 


LNG has multiple benefits as a transition fuel – CEO
14th April 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Liquified natural gas (LNG) used in a generator enables individuals and enterprises to not only save costs but also reduce their carbon-emission contributions. Helium and natural gas producer... 


Aveng warns of operating loss as Philippines LNG project suffers further delays
13th April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure and resources company Aveng's share price on the JSE fell by more than 28% on April 13 after it announced that the underperforming Batangas liquefied natural gas (BLNG) terminal... 


NJ Ayuk – Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber
Natural Gas Is Key to Addressing South Africa’s Energy Needs Today and Tomorrow
12th April 2023

By NJ Ayuk – Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber Energy woes are synonymous with South Africa right now. 


G7 nations tussle over bid to phase out coal power by 2030
11th April 2023 By: Bloomberg

Group of Seven nations are butting heads over the timeline for phasing out coal-fired power ahead of next weekend’s summit of top energy and environmental ministers. Draft communique documents... 


Canadian entrepreneur Lassonde plans to buy blocking stake in Teck's Elk Valley - Globe and Mail
11th April 2023 By: Reuters

Canadian entrepreneur Pierre Lassonde is planning to buy a blocking stake in Elk Valley Resources, the steel-making coal unit to be spun off by Teck Resources, the Globe and Mail reported. In an... 


KITE — launchpad for manufacturing growth in KZN
4th April 2023

KwaZulu-Natal’s manufacturing sector enjoys a significant share of the South African economy and is the second largest in the country, with nearly a third of manufactured exports being produced... 


Image shows an LNG plant
King takes her finger off ADGSM trigger
4th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An interim report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has shown that a gas shortfall in 2023 was now less likely, as the supply outlook improved, making it unlikely that... 


Ironveld signs LoI with BurnStar Technologies for hydrogen production
3rd April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Ironveld’s subsidiary Ironveld Energy has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with technology solutions provider BurnStar Technologies to proceed towards a binding legal agreement under... 


Image shows loading docs at Port Hedland
Australian resource exports set for new heights
3rd April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s resource and energy exports are forecast to reach a record A$464-billion in 2022-23, following a surge in energy prices in 2022. However, export earnings are forecast to ease to... 


Global gas flaring at lowest since 2010 - World Bank
31st March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Progress in reducing gas flaring resumed in 2022, with gas flared worldwide having decreased by five-billion cubic meters (bcm) to 139 bcm, which is its lowest level since 2010, according to new... 


Image of FLNG tanker
Nearshore floating liquefied natural gas facility project, Malaysia
24th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will be the first nearshore floating liquefied natural gas facility in the world. 


LNG exports to hit A$90bn this year
22nd March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports is expected to hit A$90-billion this year, federal Resources Minister Madeleine King said this week. “It is often forgotten, but our exports also... 


Image of Australia map/flag
Towrie gas development, Australia
17th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek approved the gas development in February 2023.  


Image of a Karpowership
Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
17th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Karpowership SA has decided to address shareholders following the latest blow to its efforts, as the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has suspended a secondary... 


Aerial view of the Virginia gas project
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
17th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has said its Virginia gas project could generate an estimated R5.7-billion to R6.2-billion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation once the Phase 1 and 2 plants... 


Chevron sharing CCS lessons
16th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

US energy major Chevron is sharing lessons learned in its carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations at its Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, in Western Australia, with fellow industry... 


ADGSM a last resort - Minister
16th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King on Thursday said that the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) would be a ‘measure of last resort’ to ensure domestic gas supply. The... 


Image shows an un-named LNG plant
More gas investment needed past 2027 - AEMO
16th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has urged for more investment in gas production to meet energy demands post 2027, and has warned of potential supply this winter in the southern states... 


Image shows LNG carrier
Gas future assured in WA - Deputy Premier
15th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gas will continue to play a significant role in the Western Australian energy market, as the state government moved to phase out coal-fired power generation by 2030. Speaking at the AOG Energy... 


Woodside remains committed to Browse
15th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside is adamant to adding the Browse liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to its production portfolio, with the company’s active executive VP for Australian operations, Mike... 


Chevron backing multitude of carbon technologies
15th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

US energy major Chevron on Wednesday said that in addition to carbon capture and storage (CCS) at its Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, in Western Australia, the company is also... 


African financial institutions will continue to fund fossil fuel projects on the continent
14th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

While Africa is part of the global transition to low carbon energy, the consumption of oil and gas on the continent will increase, at least in the short term. So observed Standard Bank executive... 


Image of man standing in front of wind turbines
SSC Energy Corporation wind farm and green hydrogen production plant and megascale green hydrogen production facility, South Africa
10th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

SSC Energy Corporation proposes to build a wind farm that will power a 69 MW electrolysis production plant. 


Virginia project could yield up to R6.2bn a year in Ebitda, Renergen estimates
8th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Renergen says its Virginia gas project, in the Free State, could generate an estimated R5.7-billion to R6.2-billion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation... 


Papua LNG moves to next phase
7th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos and joint venture (JV) partners TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil have launched a fully-integrated front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the Papua liquefied natural gas... 


A TotalEnergies logo
Total’s LNG-project revival crucial for Mozambique to pay debt
2nd March 2023 By: Bloomberg

Mozambique’s ability to keep servicing its rising debt pile depends on the resumption of TotalEnergies SE’s $20-billion liquefied natural gas project, according to S&P Global Ratings. The project,... 


Kinetiko looks at LNG deal in South Africa
2nd March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Kinetiko Energy has reached a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa-based FFS Refiners that could potentially see the production and distribution of liquefied... 


Appea warns on ADGSM changes
1st March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (Appea) has called on the federal government to prioritise bringing on new gas supply rather than compromising international... 


German coal imports rose 8% in 2022, Russia sold 37% less - data
28th February 2023 By: Reuters

Germany last year imported 44.4-million tonnes of hard coal, 8% more than a year earlier, as it burnt more coal after Russia turned off the gas taps, industry figures showed on Monday. Russia's... 


Woodside posts impressive results
27th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has reported a 73% increase in production volumes for full year ended December, driving a 142% increase in operating revenue and a 172% increase in earnings before... 


King hosts sit-down with critical minerals stakeholders
24th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King this week met with key industry and community groups to discuss how to best develop Australia’s critical minerals sector. King said the roundtables... 


1 2 3 4
5
6 7 8 9

Showroom

Rittal
Rittal

Rittal is a world leading provider of top-quality integrated systems for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Actom image
Actom

Your one-stop global energy-solution partner

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Condra Cranes
Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Willard
Willard

Rooted in the hearts of South Africans, combining technology and a quest for perfection to bring you a battery of peerless standing. Willard...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Magazine cover image
Magazine round up | 26 April 2024
26th April 2024

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 0.439s - ct: 0.539s - 480pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now