https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/biofuels Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:10:48 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/study-indicates-commercial-potential-for-biofuels-but-south-africa-needs-base-price-to-drive-development-2026-05-27 Schalk Burger BIOFUEL Wed, 27 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200 722272 1779946639 1779895080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274823_resized_untitled27may2026at171642.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/proposed-gauteng-green-methanol-from-wastewater-plant-gets-4m-funding-support-2026-05-19 Schalk Burger GREEN METHANOL Tue, 19 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200 721588 1779188952 1779186360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-optimistic-of-market-demand-for-natrefs-premium-saf-and-renewable-diesel-2026-04-28 Terence Creamer FUELS & CHEMICALS Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:41:00 +0200 720131 1777364180 1777362060 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268431_resized_natref1022.jpeg The Natref refinery in Sasolburg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rbidz-works-to-convert-r243bn-energy-pipeline-into-realised-projects-2026-04-10 Marleny Arnoldi Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718292 1774859122 1775772000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262587_resized_stakeholders.jpg Stakeholders witness the official signing of the MoU between Zululand Energy Terminal and RBIDZ 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96387_2026-03-23_rbidz.mp4249038198 RBIDZ executives and Vopak South Africa discuss the investability of Richard Bay, the need for energy developments in the region and the inaugural KZN Energy Indaba’s aims. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-south-africa-should-import-brazils-biofuel-expertise-not-its-sugar-2026-03-20 Creamer Media Reporter AGROPROCESSING Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:52:00 +0200 717784 1774214643 1774014720 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260995_resized_untitled20260320t155238787.jpeg SA Canegrowers CEO Dr Thomas Funke  511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/technology-central-to-overcoming-minings-growth-constraints-2026-03-13 Lumkile Nkomfe MINING TECHNOLOGY Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716510 1773910309 1773352800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258587_resized_techf.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramokgopa-reflects-on-africas-energy-future-amid-global-upheaval-2026-03-03 Rebecca Campbell ENERGY Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0200 716429 1773049437 1772529240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257139_resized_kgosientshoramokgopa10241022.jpeg Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uptake-of-alternative-fuels-necessitates-better-medical-support-access-2026-01-30 Trent Roebeck Biofuels Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713206 1769434663 1769724000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001247725_resized_drjenstulsnerjan20261022.png JENS TÜLSNER It is important to ensure that seafarers and offshore workers get the medical attention that is needed to avert the risks of working with modern, alternative fuels and chemicals 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-biomass-fuelled-boiler-plant-construction-project-under-way-2026-01-30 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713105 1769434662 1769724000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001247357_resized_boilersmondiscpmillslovakia01261022.jpeg PLANT BASED The biomass-fueled boiler plant being developed for Mondi in Slovakia will be supplied by heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cbi-electric-african-cables-celebrates-90-years-of-powering-sa-industry-2026-01-23 Lumkile Nkomfe Biofuels Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0200 713740 1769161289 1769160600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249144_resized_cbistill03.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96040_2026-01-16_cbi_electric_new_.mp496151887 CBi-electric African Cables Managing Director Luis Corte commemorates 90 years of powering SA industry https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/siyavuya-power-projects-delivers-major-energy-transition-milestone-2025-12-10 Creamer Media Reporter Biofuels Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:07:00 +0200 711885 1765369058 1765368420 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001244138_resized_siyavuya1022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/95944_2025-12-10_siyavuya_new.mp4233122180 Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer talks to Electrical infrastructure contractor Siyavuya Power Projects CEO Graham Roebuck about concluding the 116 km Impofu transmission line project ahead of schedule, despite challenging conditions. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cef-faces-probing-questions-from-lawmakers-on-plan-to-revive-refineries-2025-12-03 Terence Creamer REFINERIES Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:50:00 +0200 711432 1764770720 1764769800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001242918_resized_saprefrefinery1022.jpeg The Sapref refinery 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/noa-group-ceo-karel-cornelissen-speaks-to-martin-creamer-on-video-2025-11-21 Creamer Media Reporter Biofuels Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:02:00 +0200 710528 1764580522 1763719320 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001240228_resized_noamartincreamer1125donna1022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/95834_2025-11-20_noa_client_video.mp4137364276 NOA video interview with Creamer Media editor Martin Creamer and NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/irena-chief-expects-sustainable-biofuels-to-feature-as-key-cop30-theme-2025-10-27 Reuters BIOFUEL Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:45:00 +0200 708593 1761552514 1761551100 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001234459_resized_francescolacamerairena1022.jpg Irena DG Francesco La Camera 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/modernisation-aligns-with-changing-realities-2025-10-10 Devina Haripersad Biofuels Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706089 1759819982 1760047200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001227196_resized_bp1entransportsept231022x575.jpg NOKWANDA KHUMALO bp’s strategy is about layering improvements across energy, technology, food and safety 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vehicle-converted-to-dual-fuel-to-show-cleaner-transport-solutions-2025-10-10 Devina Haripersad Biofuels Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706366 1759819982 1760047200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001227878_resized_egolisgas1entransportsept231022x575.jpg SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL The use of natural gas offers significant potential for the automotive industry 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/afdb-jgc-corp-to-explore-development-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-in-africa-2025-10-06 Schalk Burger SUSTAINABLE AVIATION Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:49:00 +0200 707076 1759748171 1759747740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230096_resized_boeingsafrefuelling042410221.jpeg Aircraft being refuelled with SAF 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/companies-join-forces-offer-profitable-biomass-solutions-2025-10-03 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705882 1759486400 1759442400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001226536_resized_esgjohnthompsonxbecspartnership10251022.jpeg BIOMASS BOND The union between John Thompson and BECS will deliver profitable biomass energy solutions for African industries 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/property-management-group-driving-own-sustainability-goals-2025-09-19 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705083 1758005233 1758232800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001224066_resized_industrialcommercialpropgrowthpointolympussandton09251022.png A DOUBLE FEATURE The twin-tower mixed use development in the Sandton Summit precinct being developed by Growthpoint Properties 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/reserve-clears-invasive-species-aids-biomass-input-production-2025-06-27 Nadine James Biofuels Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200 699089 1750755395 1750975200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001206247_resized_cbcremovingblackwattlefromlalibelareservemay20251022.jpg CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE TREE KIND A mechanised system comprising an excavator-based felling head, grapple skidder and full tree chipper is being used to remove the invasive species 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/three-simultaneous-events-to-draw-biogas-elite-2025-04-25 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200 694814 1744873176 1745532000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001193989_resized_gasworldbiogasassociationsummit04241022.jpeg REACHING THE SUMMIT The World Biogas Summit being held in July will bring the global anaerobic digestion and biogas sectors together in one place 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/innovative-fuel-alternatives-benefit-automotive-industry-2025-03-14 Trent Roebeck Biofuels Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200 691737 1741675838 1741903200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001185321_resized_bratislavarefineryfeb20251022.png SLOVNAFT BRATISLAVA REFINERY The HVO and SAF products have been successfully produced at Slovnaft’s Bratislave Refinery 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-seriously-working-on-biofuel-projects-especially-for-mining-applications-2025-02-05 Rebecca Campbell BIOFUEL Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:17:00 +0200 690231 1738934869 1738743420 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001180763_resized_sasolheadoffice102017bloomberg10222.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/shell-pursuing-green-initiatives-at-alberton-depot-2024-11-28 Tasneem Bulbulia ENERGY Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:44:00 +0200 686853 1732807608 1732805040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001171227_resized_fuelsshellalbertondepotloadingtasneembulbulia11241022.jpeg Shell's Alberton fuel depot 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/energy-market-liberalisation-is-driving-evolution-in-public-and-private-sectors-2024-10-04 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200 682124 1727774481 1727992800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001159564_resized_power.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-prioritises-lobal-sustainability-pillars-2024-09-06 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200 679899 1726123585 1725573600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001151490_resized_wastemanagementrecyclingcircularenviroservewastepicking09241022.jpeg GETTING SORTED EnviroServ has renewed its commitment to sustainability and waste management with three pillars and refined global targets 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/presidency-transfers-legislation-as-part-of-steps-to-split-mineral-resources-energy-portfolios-2024-08-28 Creamer Media Reporter LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:45:00 +0200 680338 1724865239 1724831100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001152597_resized_cyrilramaphosa520211022.jpg President Cyril Ramaphosa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sapia-changes-name-to-fiasa-to-reflect-fuels-industry-changes-2024-07-10 Schalk Burger ENERGY Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:06:00 +0200 676692 1720526654 1720598760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001142336_resized_enonlinesapiaexecutivedirectoravhapfanitshifularo1120231022.jpg Fiasa executive director Avhapfani Tshifularo 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/separation-of-energy-portfolio-welcomed-2024-07-05 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:28:00 +0200 676468 1720175508 1720175280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001141953_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/93186_2024-07-05_secondtake_en.mp4112562011 Separation of energy portfolio welcomed https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/conference-highlights-key-african-energy-projects-2024-06-14 Nadine Ramdass Biofuels Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200 675065 1719297140 1719525600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001137856_resized_africanenergyweekafricanenergychamber1022.jpeg TOWN HALL MEETING The Town Hall central stage at the upcoming African Energy Week conference will unite key stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities in Africa's energy sector 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/boiler-rebuild-to-be-delivered-to-biomass-power-station-2024-05-17 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200 672124 1716194002 1715896800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001129329_resized_boilersburnersvalmetboiler05241022.jpeg POWERFUL REVAMP The boiler build being undertaken by Valmet for the Steven’s Croft biomass power station will increase efficiencies and output 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/big-guns-will-speak-at-enlit-2024-05-10 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200 671739 1715003393 1715292000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001128226_resized_enlitafricafrostsullivannaturalgas05241022.jpeg NATURAL SELECTION The increased uptake if natural gas will be the talking point at a panel discussion held at this year’s Enlit Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/record-attendance-expected-at-event-2024-05-10 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200 671755 1715003394 1715292000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001128279_resized_enlitafricalightloungespeaker05241022.jpeg TAKING TO THE FUTURE This years Enlit Africa theme – Less Talk, More Action – aims to encourage attendees and speakers to move away from talk in favour of action and implementatio 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cumulative-effort-to-transform-grids-a-hot-topic-2024-05-10 Halima Frost Biofuels Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200 671749 1715177929 1715292000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001128265_resized_enlitafricasiemensceosabinedallomosubsaharanafrica05241022.jpeg SABINE DALL"OMO A panel – The Factors Determining Success in Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Future – will be sponsored by Siemens, and be led by Dall’Omo on May 22 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pioneer-solution-converts-paper-sludge-food-and-textile-waste-into-bioethanol-2024-05-03 Tasneem Bulbulia PAPER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT Fri, 03 May 2024 16:12:00 +0200 672203 1714747474 1714745520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/czech-farm-using-heat-electricity-generated-from-sugar-waste-2024-04-05 Simone Liedtke Biofuels Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200 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