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Image of Kusile chimney damage
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has reported severe damage to a chimney at Kusile in the latest blow to the beleaguered power station. 


Aerial view of Iron Bridge project
Iron Bridge magnetite project – Stage 2, Australia – update
4th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

First ore from the Iron Bridge magnetite project has been fed into the processing plant. 


ArcelorMittal University South Africa focusing on building steel sector skills
2nd November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has highlighted that the ArcelorMittal University South Africa is responsible for skills development at all AMSA operations and that, based on the... 


Image shows raw iron-ore
Iron Bridge reaches major milestone
31st October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

First ore from iron major Fortescue Metals’ Iron Bridge magnetite project, in the Pilbara, has been fed into its processing plant, with first production anticipated in the March quarter of next... 


An image of stainless steel coils
New policy to ensure industry sustainability
28th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

In designing the Steel Master Plan (SMP), it is imperative to build consensus on a policy that can aid the creation of a competitive, dynamic and inclusive stainless steel industry, which can... 


Russia ships record volumes of gas and steelmaking coal to China
25th October 2022 By: Bloomberg

China imported record quantities of Russian liquefied natural gas and steelmaking coal in September, as total purchases of energy products topped $50-billion since the invasion of Ukraine pushed... 


Image of Kusile power station pylons/dry cooling
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
21st October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A fire damaged one of the generating units that has not yet been synchronised to the grid at Kusile on October 14.  


Transnet worker activity as high as 80% as operations ramp up after wage deal
19th October 2022 By: News24Wire

Transnet said worker activity at its operations has returned to levels as high as 80% since the entity inked its three-year wage deal with the United National Transport Union (UNTU). Transnet and... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Just energy investment plan to be released for public comment after COP27 unveiling
18th October 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) investment plan, which will seek to unlock $8.5-billion in concessional funding for decarbonisation projects as well as for coal worker and... 


Industrial plant impacts on water resources
17th October 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Industrial plants can have potential impacts on our valuable water resources as a result of operational aspects throughout the lifespan of the activities. These potential... 


An image depicting a man wearing a cap and sunglasses, Sebastian Werner
Pump rental unit proves successful
14th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local pumps manufacturer Werner Pumps completed a project in September for a mine using its Impi Combination Unit, which is mounted on a Toyota Hino 500 2836 6 x 4 Chassis. The project was... 


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North Field South offshore pipelines project, Qatar
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

McDermott International has been awarded a front-end engineering design contract by QatarEnergy for the project. 


An image showing the security applications of Tech4IR's technology
Fibre sensing technology offers improved security for myriad of industries
7th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Digital value chain solutions provider Tech4IR is aiming to leverage the versatility of its fibre sensing security application, to build a footprint of this technology in South Africa, and provide... 


Collaboration key to realising Africa’s green hydrogen economy potential
29th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is considerable potential for Africa to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the green hydrogen economy, and for South Africa to be the hub out of which this is done; however, a key... 


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Manchin’s energy-permit Bill gets backing of US Chamber, with changes
27th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

The US Chamber of Congress is lobbying Congress for passage of Senator Joe Manchin’s bill that would make it easier to obtain permits for energy-related projects, while saying some changes are... 


Image of a Multotec cyclone test unit was used to conduct on-site test work in Madagascar
South African solution for Madagascan mine
23rd September 2022

High levels of wear in mine-to-plant pipelines and other equipment were causing costly downtime and repairs for a mine in Madagascar and it turned to local process equipment specialist Multotec for... 


Namibia’s presidential economic adviser James Mnyupe.
EU-like energy approach needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia presidential adviser
20th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A collaborative energy approach, like that of the European Union (EU), is needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia’s Presidential economic advisor James Mnyupe. At least South Africa and Namibia... 


Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter
Eskom CEO sees South African gas as key in transition from coal
16th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s State power utility Eskom favours burning more domestically sourced gas as it transitions away from coal, its Chief Executive Officer Andre de Ruyter said. With the structure of the... 


“Green ammonia is going to be the fossil-free “crude” of the hydrogen fuel economy”: Verano Energy COO, Collin Hamilton
9th September 2022

Collin Hamilton is Chief Operating Officer & Head of Engineering at Verano Energy. Under his leadership, Verano Energy is developing over 30GW of hydrogen projects in Chile and Peru, one of the... 


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Elcometer faces decline in demand
9th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

High-quality corrosion instrumentation supplier British Allied Manufacturers Representatives (BAMR) CEO Graham Duk says the shutdown of oil refineries, including Engen oil refinery in Durban, in... 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro joins forces with Enertrag to support just energy transition
2nd September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Coal and renewable energy company Exxaro has built a renewable energy business that is said to be well positioned to contribute significantly to addressing South Africa's electricity deficit.... 


A photo of the damage done to Nigeria's environment as a result of oil spills
One of world’s most polluted spots gets worse as $1bn cleanup drags on
31st August 2022 By: Bloomberg

In the more than a quarter century since Shell left Ogoniland in southern Nigeria, oil has continued to ooze from dormant wellheads and active pipelines, leaving the 386-square mile kingdom’s... 


Private sector investment increasingly important for African infrastructure development
29th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The highest proportion of private investment in infrastructure in Africa in recent years was recorded in 2020. This was highlighted by African Development Bank VP: Private Sector, Infrastructure... 


Pipes manufacturer moves fitting fabrication in-house
26th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

The best place to ensure quality control is said to be on the factory floor. Gauteng-based pipe manufacturer Rare recently moved the fabrication of its pipefittings in-house to better control the... 


Denel's Badger infantry combat vehicle
Beleaguered Denel announces new turnaround strategy
26th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned defence company Denel has announced it will institutionalise and implement a new turnaround plan to effect a self-sustaining business. The plan is particularly focused on streamlining... 


Mining majors ramping up their diversification policies
24th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Mining majors are ramping up their diversification policies to capitalise on or react to decarbonisation trends by targeting new growth markets, while seeking to divest from coal, oil and gas... 


New partnership to innovate sales cycle through technology
22nd August 2022

Sales are the lifeblood of every business, and sales teams are evaluated by their ability to turn leads into customers. This is often a challenging and time-consuming process that doesn’t always... 


Precisely Named a Leader for business-first Data360 data catalog Software
22nd August 2022

Master Data Management partner, Precisely, has been named a leader for data catalogue software by the 2022 IDC Marketscape report Today's large companies deal with complex data landscapes... 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro partnering Enertrag to support just energy transition
18th August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Coal and renewable energy company Exxaro has built a renewable energy business that is said to be well positioned to contribute significantly to addressing South Africa's electricity deficit.... 


handcuffs
Transnet security guards to be made peace officers
16th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has given approval for State-owned Transnet’s security officers to be granted peace officer status as Gazetted on August 5, elevating them... 


SARA celebrates sturdy leadership this Women’s Month
16th August 2022

The Southern African Railways Association (SARA) is celebrating Women’s Month this August by shining a spotlight on its newly appointed President, Sizakele Mzimela. Ms. Mzimela who was appointed... 


Image shows activists on boats next to a cargo vessel
Greenpeace targets Woodside supplies in Germany - report
12th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Environmental group Greenpeace on Friday claimed that environmental activists in Germany had blocked a ship carrying pipelines slated for use in ASX-listed Woodside’s Scarborough offshore gas... 


Santos buys pipeline for Narrabri
11th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos on Thursday announced the acquisition of Hunter Gas Pipeline, which owns an approved underground gas pipeline route from Wallumbilla in Queensland to Newcastle in New... 


Higher oil, chemicals prices drive Sasol’s earnings higher
4th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals company Sasol reports that it benefitted from a favourable macroeconomic environment, higher crude oil and chemicals prices and higher refining margins in the financial... 


Transnet Pipelines seeking partnership for LNG terminal in Richards Bay
29th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet Pipelines (TPL), an operating division of Transnet, is participating in the planned Section 56 process for Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).... 


Rocla supplies 19 kms of HDPE pipes for Polokwane Waste Water Treatment plant
29th July 2022

Waste water treatment plants play a crucial role in the removal of contaminants from wastewater and sewage in order for its conversion into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle in an... 


Construction starts on the Hycel Technology Hub
29th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Construction work has started on Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus, in Victoria. Construction of the Hycel Technology... 


IPR to the rescue in water contamination emergency
26th July 2022

A quick response recently saved the day for an IPR customer, who needed an urgent contaminated water bypass.  “We immediately sent a pump rental quote following the customer’s call, and specified... 


The European Commission approval of €5.4-billion took in backing from Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain.
Europe leads even though sun, wind, storage, green electron/molecule energy is tailor made for South Africa
22nd July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

This week the European Commission approved €5.4-billion of public support by 15 member states for a hydrogen technology value chain taking in hydrogen generation technology, fuel cells technology,... 


Renewables, green hydrogen, and platinum group metals are needed to decarbonise.
Hydrogen highlighted as ‘slam dunk’ of heavy haul
13th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

What will be Australia’s biggest electrolyser – a platinum-using proton exchange membrane or PEM electrolyser – is on order to provide green hydrogen Down Under at a time when the planet’s lightest... 


Thyssenkrupp Steel partners with bp for cleaner production
12th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Germany’s largest steel manufacturer Thyssenkrupp Steel has partnered with petroleum company bp to accelerate decarbonisation of its steel production. The companies will promote policies to... 


Urgent privatisation of South African rail network is called for
11th July 2022

By Simon Norton, Manager, International Zinc Association (IZA), Africa Desk  A cursory online search reveals the tragic and appalling state of the railway network in South Africa, which has been... 


When quality and safety are non-negotiable, insist on virgin material
11th July 2022

No country or modern society can exist without the conveyance of fluids (e.g. potable water, wastewater, fuel, chemicals, slurries, gas etc.) under controlled conditions and made possible thanks to... 


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