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ExxonMobil urges more gas investment
22nd March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Victorian and New South Wales governments were facing a ‘challenge’ to secure gas supplies without lifting existing moratoriums on new production, federal Resources Madeleine King conceded this... 


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Transnet applauds sentencing of fuel thief
16th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet has welcomed the sentencing of a perpetrator arrested for tampering with the petroleum pipeline and theft of 40 000 ℓ of diesel. The conviction in... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu
Mchunu speaks out against vandalism; Rand Water to invest R28bn in new reservoirs by 2028
14th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has expressed deep ire for water infrastructure vandals, using his podium at a media briefing, in Pretoria, on March 14, to warn them that they would not... 


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... 


‘South Africa can transform itself by embracing the hydrogen economy’ – UP Professor
14th March 2023

By Professor Raj Naidoo, Head of the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the University of... 


Frontier secures water for Bristol Springs
14th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Frontier Energy has signed a binding agreement with the Water Corporation for the supply of up to 1 250 Kl/day of water for the Bristol Springs renewable energy project, in Western... 


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Weak tin supply growth forecast for the rest of the year
10th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

Tin mine supply will continue to grow this year, albeit very weakly, according to a global tin mining outlook report issued by research organisation Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research... 


Practical means to preserve valves
10th March 2023

Ball, gate, globe, butterfly and check valves, as well as valve assemblies, are all common and critical components in the oil and gas industry. Their job of regulating hazardous fluid flow in... 


Gauteng tables R493bn budget to support social services, township economy, energy crisis
9th March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The largest share of Gauteng’s R493.4-billion over the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF) is set to support social services, the township economy, job creation and the energy crisis, said... 


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South Africa must make green hydrogen investment decision in next 12 months
8th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

For South Africa to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the growing global demand for green hydrogen, management consulting firm McKinsey managing partner of South Africa Kannan... 


Rand Water unveils largest-of-its-type reservoir in Ekurhuleni
3rd March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water has unveiled a new 210 Mℓ post-tensioned concrete reservoir in Benoni, Ekurhuleni, deemed to be the largest of its type in South Africa. The next largest reservoir of its type is a 200... 


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Mining dealmakers set for year of hot M&A after monster gold bid
2nd March 2023 By: Bloomberg

There’s never a shortage of dealmaking gossip at Toronto’s annual mining show, though past gatherings have brought more speculation than actual transactions. This year feels different. Newmont... 


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Helping SMEs foster customer relations
24th February 2023

A low-cost Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) includes a range of new capabilities, including team pipelines, toppings, and developer... 


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Integrated solutions deliver plant efficiency
24th February 2023

Weir Minerals Africa outlines the assistance it can provide to customers who are engaged in brownfield optimisation of operations or looking for solutions to particular problems hindering efficient... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
24th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The North Gauteng High Court, in Pretoria, has granted a preservation order freezing a slew of properties and vehicles allegedly bought from the proceeds of a corrupt tender at the Kusile power... 


Designing Graduate Internships for Improved Employability and Socio-economic Development
22nd February 2023

A Case Study: Coega MICT SETA Graduate Internship Programme Meike Wetsch, Coega’s Unit Head: Capital and Funding Office and Coega MICT SETA Graduate Internship Programme Project Sponsor, shares key... 


Global assurance group launches Phase 2 of offshore hydrogen pipeline standards project
21st February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Norway-based global assurance and risk management group DNV has announced that it is launching the second phase of the joint industry project (JIP) to develop a new set of standards, or code, to... 


Rand Water to embark on 30-hour maintenance shut down
20th February 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water is preparing to implement a 30-hour planned maintenance project from 03:00 on February 24 until 09:00 on February 25. The scheduled maintenance, which will include the implementation of... 


Australian hydrogen offers massive potential - MCA
20th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has found that Australia had the potential to be a significant provider of clean hydrogen, and could potentially be a leader in clean... 


Transnet partners with Vopak for Richards Bay LNG Terminal bid
17th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet Pipelines has selected Vopak Terminal Durban as its preferred partner to jointly bid for the Transnet National Ports Authority’s request for proposals to appoint a terminal... 


More investment needed to finance energy projects in Africa
10th February 2023

Raising capital for energy projects and building sustainable pipelines is complex in a market that is challenged by demand for fossil fuels, while simultaneously trying to satisfy carbon-neutral... 


Transnet to shrink rail network
9th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

State-owned logistics company Transnet plans to shrink the 20 000 km freight rail network it operates by at least 35% as it focuses on delivering more profitable cargo loads. Transnet, which also... 


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Integrated Solutions delivers plant efficiency
8th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Through its Integrated Solutions approach, Weir Minerals Africa can provide fast and effective assistance to customers who are engaged in brownfield optimisation of their operations or looking for... 


What Africa needs to go green is finance
7th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

From sunshine to rare minerals to a youthful population, Africa has the raw ingredients to make the green transition. Now it needs the finance. Take power. Exceptionally strong sun and vast swathes... 


SAPPMA members surpass industry quality expectations
7th February 2023

In a country where poor service delivery, broken promises made by politicians, failing infrastructure and interrupted power supply have become the norm, it is comforting to know that the Southern... 


South Africa faces a hydrogen skills crisis
3rd February 2023

By Yershen Pillay, CHIETA CEO In the next five to ten years, South Africa faces a major skills crisis in the local green hydrogen economy. Thousands of engineers, technicians and green artisans... 


DBSA, SADC Water Fund launch Kazungula water supply project
3rd February 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Water Fund implementing partner, is launching an €8.8-million basic water and sanitation project in... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom is expecting to operate temporary stacks on the three units at Kusile, which will bypass the flue-gas desulphurisation system. 


WA to introduce climate change legislation
27th January 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government this week announced plans to introduce climate change legislation this year to establish a framework for responsible emissions reductions to meet Western... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has said it will approach the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for an exemption to temporarily bypass the flue gas desulphurisation units at the Kusile power station. 


Two fuel thieves found dead at Kibler Park pipeline
16th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

The bodies of two perpetrators of attempted fuel theft have been found at the Kibler Park petroleum pipeline, in Johannesburg, one inside the structure and one in the tunnel leading to the... 


Nersa says chairperson does not have conflict of interests
16th January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says chairperson Thembani Bukula is not conflicted, as he had resigned from his position as nonexecutive director of JSE-listed infrastructure... 


Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe, PrEng (ECSA 20030060), Chief Executive of SANEDI
Opinion: Focus on improving EAF as a quick win to stop loadshedding
12th January 2023

In this opinion article, SANEDI CEO Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe interrogates measures and interventions that could be pursued to improve the energy availability factor of the Eskom coal fleet so as to... 


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Nouakchott water distribution network project, Mauritania
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Nouakchott water distribution network project  


Phase 2 of Renergen’s Virginia gas project awarded SIP status
14th December 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Phase 2 of Renergen’s Virginia gas project awarded SIP status Natural gas and helium provider Renergen’s Virginia gas project’s Phase 2 is now a strategic integrated project (SIP) under the... 


Hydrogen reaching for the sky.
Platinum-based hydrogen, fuel cell decarbonisation winning global support
14th December 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum-based green hydrogen and fuel cell clean energy solutions made news across a broad front in 2022. Active support for the creation of a viable green hydrogen economy, along with the firm... 


Transnet welcomes arrest of six following Harrismith pipeline tampering incident
13th December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Six suspects were arrested on December 6 following a tampering incident on the Transnet Pipelines multiproduct pipeline, near Harrismith, in KwaZulu-Natal. Transnet Pipelines' security service... 


Financing energy project development in Africa
6th December 2022

Experts agree that sustainable economic growth throughout Africa depends on the infrastructural development and distribution of clean energy Raising capital for energy projects and building... 


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WA making moves to fuel hydrogen development
6th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government has released draft legislation to support the state’s hydrogen industry and to modernise the existing petroleum legislation. The Petroleum Legislation Amendment... 


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Transport Forum highlights need for multimodal logistics to remain competitive
2nd December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Freight, logistics and transport industry experts have called for the restoration of South Africa's roads network, the restoration and development of the rail network and efficient ports and border... 


Rosmari-Marjoram fields development, Malaysia
Rosmari-Marjoram fields development, Malaysia
2nd December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The development is one of the strategic projects to ensure sustained gas supply to the Petronas liquefied natural gas complex. The project is designed to produce 800-million standard cubic feet of... 


MANTA Enhances Data Lineage Platform Capabilities with Release 38
28th November 2022

New features expand automated data management solution with added scanner support and technology upgrades to improve data lineage experience. Master Data Management partner, MANTA, announced the... 


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Company supplies innovative products to sector
25th November 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The prevalence of build projects for new warehouses, distribution centres and other logistics infrastructure has provided local steel supplier Macsteel with opportunities to supply its innovative... 


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