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Terence Creamer

Terence Creamer

Terence Creamer is the Editor of Engineering News and a Deputy Editor for Mining Weekly. He also has editorial responsibility for Polity.org.za and Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa.

By Terence Creamer

Renewables plus storage

Two more risk mitigation hybrid projects take steps towards financial close

15th September 2023

Two more preferred bidders selected as part of the much-delayed Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP), which was launched as an emergency procurement round in... 


Eskom powerlines

New grid company to be buyer and system operator under transitional arrangements

15th September 2023

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has confirmed that transitional arrangements are being put in place to ensure that the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) will be able... 


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Debt derailment?

15th September 2023

As with so much else in South Africa currently, the indication given by new Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu that the State-owned freight logistics group may require an equity injection is... 


Grid connection point with wind turbine in the backgound

Renewables hosting capacity of existing Western Cape grid could be doubled with 10% curtailment

14th September 2023

An assessment by two leading European transmission system operators (TSOs) of an Eskom-generated grid analysis shows that the capacity of the existing Western Cape grid to host variable renewable... 


Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni

Cabinet consulted on IRP update, but further input required before public release

14th September 2023

Cabinet was consulted on the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity during its meeting on September 13, but the document will be further consulted and revised before it is released... 


National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse

Pieterse says results of State configuration review could be made known before November

12th September 2023

New National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse reports that recommendations arising from a joint review by the National Treasury and the Presidency regarding the configuration of... 


Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter

SIU’s Mothibi says contents of private Eskom investigation ‘cannot be ignored’

12th September 2023

Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi says the fact that former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter did not receive board authorisation to commission a private intelligence investigation into... 


Welding

New report says localisation policy locking South Africa into ‘wrong path’

11th September 2023

A new Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) report argues that the South African government’s policy of localisation is locking the country “into the wrong path” of rising protection and... 


The seminar will be co-hosted with the JSE

South Africa to co-host grid financing seminar with JSE in September

10th September 2023

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that he is planning to co-host a seminar with the JSE in September to unpack various financing options for the expansion of South Africa’s... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile

Nedlac mulls new social compacting models after failure of ‘big trade-off’

8th September 2023

With South Africa’s social partners having failed to agree the social compact that President Cyril Ramaphosa called for in his 2022 State of the Nation Address, participants to the 28th National... 


Eskom interim CEO Calib Cassim

Inoperative Kusile units could be up and running sooner as Eskom reports good progress on temporary stacks

8th September 2023

The temporary stacks being introduced at the Kusile coal power station, where three previously operational units have been out of service for ten months, have been built and interim CEO Calib... 


Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

R30bn distribution backlog poses risk to supply beyond current generation shortfall – Ramokgopa

8th September 2023

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has acknowledged that South African cities and towns face the real prospect of ongoing power interruptions even if the balance between supply and... 


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Here we go?

8th September 2023

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has confirmed that he aims to secure Cabinet approval to publish an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for public consultation during a... 


Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog

Kenhardt hybrid plant to prove competitiveness of dispatchable renewables – Scatec CEO

7th September 2023

The global head of renewable-energy group Scatec is “extremely enthusiastic” about the market opportunities in South Africa, where he says variable wind and solar generation offer the cheapest and... 


Power lines

G7 Renewable Energies withdraws case against Eskom's interim grid rules

7th September 2023

G7 Renewable Energies has withdrawn its High Court review against Eskom's Interim Grid Capacity Allocation Rules (IGCAR), following what it describes as “meaningful industry engagements” that have... 


 Jan Oberholzer

As new Mulilo chair, Jan Oberholzer hopes to support 5 GW expansion

6th September 2023

South African independent power producer Mulilo Energy has appointed former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer as its new non-executive chairperson as it gears up to grow its renewables and battery storage... 


Rise in planned maintenance, spike in breakdowns trigger ‘unwelcome’ Stage 6 return

Rise in planned maintenance, spike in breakdowns trigger ‘unwelcome’ Stage 6 return

5th September 2023

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has attributed the “unwelcome” resumption of Stage 6 loadshedding, during which business and residential areas experience rotational cuts for as much... 


South Africa’s Environment Minister Barbara Creecy

Creecy calls for non-debt instruments to help Africa build climate resiliency

4th September 2023

South Africa’s Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has again called for new financial instruments, particularly non-debt instruments, to be pioneered in Africa to assist the continent in overcoming... 


The Durban Container Terminal

TPT moves to lease key port equipment amid spares crunch at DCT Pier 2

4th September 2023

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is seeking to lease straddle carriers and ship-to-shore cranes at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 for the coming 12 months, in light of the flagship... 


Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Ramokgopa working with DMRE to have updated IRP released for consultation soon

2nd September 2023

Although persisting with his position that he has the powers to determine the sources of new generation, Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says because the Department of Mineral... 


Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu

New Transnet chair hints at possible equity injection as group slumps to R5.7bn loss

1st September 2023

New Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu has indicated that the troubled State-owned freight logistics group, which has hitherto prided itself on being financially self-sufficient, may require and... 


Shipping containers

South Africa now taking an average of 25 months to complete tariff investigations, report shows

1st September 2023

It is currently taking an average of 25 months for government to complete import duty investigations and to provide the necessary Ministerial approvals for the South African Revenue Service to... 


The Durban Container Terminal Pier 2

DCT Pier 2 partnership could be template for more collaborations at other terminals, TPT chief asserts

1st September 2023

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Jabu Mdaki is optimistic that the joint venture (JV) with International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI) will be implemented from the start of the... 


Artist impression of the proposed deep-water port at Boegoebaai

Participants in consortia vying for Boegoebaai project confirmed

1st September 2023

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has released details of the companies participating in the three consortia shortlisted to participate in an upcoming bidding process to design, fund and... 


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Laggard costs

1st September 2023

The cost of failing to keep pace with what is required economically and environmentally for energy sustainability should surely now be plain for all to see. Besides the fiscal costs associated with... 


CEO Henry Laas

M&R 'still in race’ to regain RUC as it seeks to rebuild from 2023 shock

31st August 2023

Downscaled engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) is continuing with efforts to regain control of RUC, the Australian mining services business it lost when its Australian holding... 


Renewables plus storage

Two more risk mitigation hybrid projects take steps toward financial close

31st August 2023

Two more preferred bidders selected as part of the much-delayed Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP), which was launched as an emergency procurement round in... 


Eskom powerlines

Transitional arrangements will enable new grid company to function as buyer and system operator – DPE

30th August 2023

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has confirmed that transitional arrangements are being put in place to ensure that the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) will be able... 


South Africa urged to increase exploration to take advantage of critical minerals opportunit

Contract with preferred mining cadastre bidder could be signed within months – DMRE

29th August 2023

Amid renewed calls for a functional online mining cadastre to help turnaround South Africa’s declining exploration performance, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) reports that a... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe

Mantashe aiming to secure Cabinet approval for ‘IRP 2023’ in Sept

29th August 2023

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is aiming to seek Cabinet approval to publish an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for public consultation during an upcoming Cabinet... 


Secunda operations

Just Share wants Sasol’s appeal for alternative measurement of Secunda’s air pollution rejected

28th August 2023

Sasol’s appeal of the National Air Quality Officer’s (NAQO’s) July 11 refusal to approve an alternative approach for measuring the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from the 17 coal boilers at the... 


Durban Container Terminal Pier 2

Draft Freight Logistics Roadmap promised by year-end

28th August 2023

A new ‘Freight Logistics Roadmap’ is currently undergoing an internal government consultative process for publication before the end of the year, the latest Operation Vulindlela progress update... 


Grid infrastrucuture

Eskom mulling new curtailment approach to unlocking grid capacity as it pursues 47 priority projects

25th August 2023

State-owned utility Eskom has confirmed that it is prioritising 47 grid-related projects within its larger R210-billion Transmission Development Plan (TDP) that it believes could collectively add... 


Presidency says progress being made to increase grant funding for Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

Presidency says progress being made to increase grant funding for Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

25th August 2023

The Presidency is exploring several avenues for increasing the grant component in the financing of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET-IP), following broad-based stakeholder... 


DMRE aims to unveil battery storage preferred projects in two months after receiving 17 bids

DMRE aims to unveil battery storage preferred projects in two months after receiving 17 bids

25th August 2023

A total of 17 bids have been received in response to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE’s) inaugural public procurement for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The... 


Power line and substation

Off-balance sheet financing, other models for South Africa’s R235bn grid investment outlined in new report

25th August 2023

To unlock the estimated R235-billion in investment required to strengthen and expand the grid in a way that positions it to connect the 53 GW of new generation capacity that will be required by the... 


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Ongoing distortions

25th August 2023

As has been highlighted in this column previously, South Africa’s energy transition has become a highly contested topic and is, thus, a hotbed for the spreading of misinformation and ‘fake news’.... 


Eskom interim CEO Calib Cassim

Inoperative Kusile units could be returned earlier as Eskom reports good progress on temporary stacks

24th August 2023

The temporary stacks being introduced at the Kusile coal power station, where three previously operational units have been out of service for ten months, have been built and interim CEO Calib... 


Sasol produced first green hydrogen from Sasolburg electrolyser in June

Sasol produced first green hydrogen from Sasolburg electrolyser in June

23rd August 2023

JSE-listed energy group Sasol reports that it produced its first green hydrogen in Sasolburg in June, during the commissioning phase of a project to repurpose an operational electrolyser to use... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler

Secunda refinery’s post-2030 output cut as Sasol struggles to pin down gas supply

23rd August 2023

Energy and chemicals group Sasol says it is continuing to assess several technology and feedstock solutions to bolster post-2030 liquid fuels and chemicals volumes at its Secunda refinery, in... 


Chinese President Xi Jinping with South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria

Xi says China ready to import more from ‘strategic partner' South Africa

22nd August 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China stands ready to import more quality products from South Africa, while also encouraging Chinese enterprises to invest in the country, which he described as a... 


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