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Total oil, gas drill rig arrives in Cape Town
12th August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed the arrival of the DeepSea Stavanger oil and gas drill rig, in Cape Town, which has been commissioned by petrochemicals company... 


SAFELY SOARING 
Rope access was deemed the safest option, as the fireproofing was not stable enough to allow for other more traditional means of access to get close to the gas storage tank
Project completed using rope access
7th August 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Rope access specialist Skyriders completed the removal of a layer of cementitious fireproofing and insulating material from a spherical gas storage tank at a petrochemicals producer, in Mpumalanga,... 


MEETING MARKET DEMANDS
Rand-Air offer diesel-driven pumps for when power is not available at the source that meet the needs of the undersupplied market for high-head pumps
Pump rentals effective contingency plan to ensure food security
7th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

When a pump used for agricultural applications fails, it poses a significant risk to the food production cycle, revenue generation and, ultimately, the food supply chain during a time when South... 


Association addresses Covid-19 challenges
7th August 2020

The industry body representing the local vinyls industry Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) hosted a virtual annual general meeting in May. Speaking about the impact of Covid-19 on the... 


Schneider Electric shows they are acting to build a green and inclusive future for all through H1 extra-financial results
31st July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Schneider Electric exceeds their year-end target, taking their overall performance for avoiding primary resource consumption to just over 126,000 metric tons The Group reaffirms its commitment to... 


Hydrox Holdings CEO Corrie de Jager
Platinum offers ‘exponential’ boost to hydrogen electrolyser performance
31st 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... 


Air seperation units at Sasol Secunda
Sasol to sell world's biggest oxygen production site to Air Liquide
29th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals company Sasol has signed a negotiation agreement with industrial gas company Air Liquide for the sale of Sasol South Africa’s 16 air separation units (ASUs), in Secunda.... 


Fight against plastic waste being won on South Coast
17th July 2020

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Marine Waste Network South Coast took place earlier this year at the Amanzimtoti Lagoon, in which Plastics SA played a key role. 


QUALITY ENSURED 
Detroit Compressors provide customers with a five-year warranty on the drive train of a rotary screw compressor and a two-year warranty on the complete unit
Upgrades enhance compressors
10th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Tru Compressor Solutions is an authorized distributor of compressor manufacturer Detroit Air Compressors. Detroit has upgraded its DT, DB, and Gen2-DB range of screw compressors to enhance their... 


Sasol gives up licence to seek offshore gas in Mozambique
5th July 2020 By: Reuters

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol has opted to give up its licence to explore for gas off the Mozambique coast, the company said on Sunday. "Sasol will return Block 16/19 in its entirety to... 


Sanedi interim CEO Lethabo Manamela
Sanedi appoints interim CEO
2nd July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South African National Energy and Development Institute (Sanedi) has announced the appointment of CFO Lethabo Manamela to interim CEO, effective May 1. This followed the departure of Dr... 


Two killed, seven injured in incident at Astron's Milnerton refinery
2nd July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals company Astron Energy has confirmed that two people were killed and seven injured in a fire at its 100 000 bbl/d Milnerton refinery, in the Western Cape, in the early hours of July... 


The QuickCollect sensor from SKF
Improved data collection from hazardous areas
26th June 2020

A sensor that monitors rotating equipment performance is now certified for use in hazardous areas, extending condition monitoring into new applications and industries.  The sensor is certified to... 


POST-LOCKDOWN PROSPECTS 
With local air travel reopened for business purposes, essential site visits will be possible, and more practical
Company adapts to new norm, despite economic concerns
26th June 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite stoppages in current projects, and a downturn in the economy that has restricted the pipeline of incoming projects, consulting engineering company SRK Consulting MD Vis Reddy says the... 


Barge MT Sarah
Engen acquires barge for bunkering of gas and oil at Namibian ports
26th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals company Engen has acquired the services of a 2 000 metric tonnes (MT) barge, for the bunkering of gasoil – 10 parts per million and 500 parts per million – at the ports of Walvis Bay... 


Lake Charles Chemicals Project, US
Lake Charles Chemicals Project, US
26th June 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Guerbet alcohols unit at the project has achieved beneficial operation. 


Sasol revamp to cut jobs, end West African oil ops
18th June 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa's Sasol plans to cut jobs and end West African oil operations as part of a business revamp, the petrochemicals producer said on Thursday, adding it had also agreed a deal with lenders... 


Barge MT Sarah
Engen opens acquired barge for use by other stakeholders to improve trade
11th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals company Engen has acquired the services of a 2 000 metric tonnes (MT) barge, for the bunkering of gasoil – 10 parts per million and 500 parts per million – at the ports of Walvis Bay... 


Sasol-sponsored study marks start of waste elimination in two critical KZN rivers
9th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol on June 9 released a baseline assessment report after it commissioned a study to understand the challenges around waste pollution in the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast,... 


Total joins Getting to Zero Coalition
8th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global petrochemicals company Total has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition to support the maritime industry’s decarbonation agenda. Total will be collaborating with companies across the... 


BPSA CEO Taelo Mojapelo
BP Southern Africa appoints supply chain expert as CEO
2nd June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals company BP Southern Africa (BPSA) has appointed Taelo Mojapelo CEO, effective June 1. She succeeds Priscillah Mabelane, who resigned to pursue another opportunity.  


HEAVY LIFTING 
Tellap bags have two strong plastic sleeves that are integrated into the base of the bag to replace the conventional wooden pallet
Pallet-free goods transportation now an option
29th May 2020

Pallet-free bulk bags manufacturer Tellap has been developing bags for the safe and efficient packaging and transport of dry, loose and bulk products – including high-value minerals. 


SIGNIFICANT SUPPLY
Columbus Stainless supplied 250 t of grade 2304 duplex steel for the RioZim steel tank fabrication project being undertaken by Betterect
Local tanks on track for delivery to Zim mine
29th May 2020

Ten large steel tanks for diversified miner RioZim’s Cam and Motor gold mine, in Zimbabwe, are on schedule to be installed by South African stainless steel fabrication and erection specialist... 


Entries for Sasol Business Accelerator programme now open
28th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Petrochemicals and chemicals manufacturer Sasol reports that it has opened entries for small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) in the manufacturing, engineering services and recyclables... 


KIND OF A BIG DEAL
The Bank of Lisbon building implosion on November 24 2019 is the tallest reinforced concrete-frame building ever imploded by Jet Demolition
Expert enhances skills
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Demolition expert Jet Demolition has made a significant investment in developing and retaining an exclusive skills base through the retention of full-time, long-term employees. 


Industrial UPS first for ABB at major local petrochemical company
20th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial sectors such as petrochemicals cannot afford production downtime due to electrical power failure or disturbances When a major petrochemical producer in Mpumalanga required an industrial... 


Total pulls out of deal to buy Anadarko’s Ghana assets
18th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals company Total has decided to not proceed with the acquisition of hydrocarbon exploration company Anadarko Petroleum Corporation’s assets in Ghana. Total's decision was based on the... 


Drive engineered packaged solutions tailored for your application needs
15th May 2020

ABB provides engineered solutions for AC and DC drives across a broad range of applications. Designed to meet the exacting needs of your business or process, you can be sure that your technical... 


MAPPING THE WAY FORWARD 
RGR Technologies looks forward to slowly introducing three-dimensional printing into its processes to assist with the manufacture of valve parts
Local procurement lags in public, private sectors
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

A prevailing issue facing the valves sector is the “poor attitude” to local procurement in the public and private sectors, says valves manufacturer RGR Technologies commercial director Ross Hunter. 


World's largest wealth fund blacklists Glencore, Sasol and other giants over coal use
World's largest wealth fund blacklists Glencore, Sasol and other giants over coal use
13th May 2020 By: Reuters

Norway's $1-trillion wealth fund is excluding some of the world's biggest commodities firms from its portfolio, including Glencore and Anglo American, because of their use and production of coal.... 


Total sets industry’s highest zero-emissions target
5th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Total plans to achieve net-zero emissions across its operations worldwide by 2050. This ambition is supported by the strategy to develop Total as a broad-based energy... 


Better data collection from hazardous areas
5th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A sensor that monitors rotating equipment performance is now certified for use in hazardous areas, extending condition monitoring into new applications and industries.  SKF has gained hazardous... 


POWERING ON
Bearings International’s Durban branch stocks a range of bearings, electric motors, gearboxes, lubricants, seals, tools and power transmission products for several industries
KwaZulu-Natal vital for bearing distributor growth
1st May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) has earmarked KwaZulu-Natal as a key growth area for its business going forward. 


Lake Charles Chemicals Project, US
Lake Charles Chemicals Project, US
1st May 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Sasol has reported that the project is nearing completion. 


Supplier keeps valves flowing
24th April 2020 By: Halima Frost

Water treatment solutions provider Allmech assures clients that although South Africa is still reeling from the Covid-19 lockdown, implemented last month, the company will continue to supply its... 


Coal is a ‘far more constant’ source of electricity
17th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Clean coal technologies, Vuslat Bayoglu argues, would allow South Africa to continue to take advantage of its coal endowment by creating jobs, earning over R50-billion in foreign exchange each year... 


Fabrication set for ISO 45001 accreditation
11th April 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Engineering services company, Inkwali Fabrication and Maintenance is currently in the process of being accredited for ISO 45001, and maintains stringent safety standards that ensure zero harm to... 


ROPING IN THE PROS
In many cases, a client’s maintenance and inspection budgets can be stretched further by using rope access
Interior tank cleaning made easier through rope access
10th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Work at height company Skyriders is cleaning the interiors of large storage tanks for a major petrochemicals producer, in Mpumalanga, using rope access. Having completed its first cleaning scope of... 


Kibo advancing assets despite Covid-19 related delays
8th April 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Multi-asset energy company Kibo Energy is continuing to advance its portfolio of assets during the “unprecedented time” of the global fight against Covid-19, which is creating a changing landscape... 


Chemicals industry likely to face longer-than-expected downturn, says ICIS
7th April 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Independent Commodity Intelligence Service (ICIS) has warned the international chemical sector to prepare for an extended downturn along with lower-for-longer oil prices, both of which will... 


Sasol ramps up sanitiser chemicals production
Sasol ramps up sanitiser chemicals production
30th March 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals giant Sasol has developed a new unique blend of alcohol-based chemicals to be used in the manufacture of hand sanitisers to help address the increase in market demand for... 


Greenpeace opposed to weakening of emission standards
Greenpeace opposed to weakening of emission standards
30th March 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy last week gazetted the doubling of minimum emission standards (MES) for sulphur dioxide, weakening the limit from 500 mg/Nm3 to 1 000... 


Chemicals, oil projects under threat following coronavirus outbreak
23rd March 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

In the wake of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and collapse in crude oil prices, midstream chemicals, oil and gas companies must cut capital expenditure (capex) for growth projects to preserve... 


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