https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/chemicals Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:09:18 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aeci-appoints-alan-dickson-ceo-2026-06-01 Sabrina Jardim CHEMICALS & EXPLOSIVES Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:21:00 +0200 722519 1780307987 1780302060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275620_resized_aecialanmay261022.jpeg Alan Dickson 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/omnia-reports-strong-cash-position-flags-higher-full-year-earnings-2026-05-25 Creamer Media Reporter CHEMICALS Mon, 25 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200 721970 1779694946 1779693540 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273908_resized_businessinafricaenomniafertiliser1020211022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/asp-isotopes-expects-first-shipments-of-nuclear-medicine-electronics-isotopes-in-2026-2026-04-13 Schalk Burger SPECIALTY CHEMICALS Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200 719184 1776104027 1776091080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pratley-expands-relocates-durban-depot-to-meet-growing-industry-demand-2026-04-07 Lumkile Nkomfe MANUFACTURING Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200 718727 1775560700 1775557740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264073_resized_eldonkrugerpratley04261022.jpeg Eldon Kruger 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/decisions-shape-retrofit-petrochemicals-projects-2026-03-13 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716050 1773062967 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255911_resized_kgaenchemspetrochemsfeb251022x575.jpg LIFE-CYCLE COSTING Project evaluation has shifted from a capital expenditure-driven approach towards a total cost of ownership model that considers long-term operational performance alongside construction costs 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pump-tech-aims-to-improve-safety-in-chemicals-handling-2026-02-24 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715914 1772102215 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255526_resized_lutzenchemspetrochemsfeb25.jpg SAFER TRANSFER Safer transfer technologies are required to reduce workplace incidents linked to manual refilling practices 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/logistics-resilience-underpins-downstream-chemicals-supply-2026-02-13 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716049 1773062966 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255892_resized_bpsaenchemspetrochemsfeb251022x575.jpg BONGANI KHUMALO bpSA combines coastal access, inland storage and different transport modes to maintain steady supply 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/predictive-maintenance-improves-plant-reliability-2026-02-23 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715816 1773062965 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255324_resized_delbaenchemspetrochemsfeb25.jpg PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE To minimise major breakdowns, advanced technologies – such as condition monitoring, vibration analysis and electrical and mechanical testing – help to support predictive maintenance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chemical-companies-step-up-efforts-to-reduce-hazardous-substances-2026-03-13 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716053 1773651202 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256191_resized_cautiondangerhazardtoxichealthsafety0719dylan1022.jpg HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ChemSec’s latest study showed that chemicals companies are looking to reduce the use of hazardous substances as part of their long-term business sustainability strategies 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/basf-increases-reliability-rd-ability-with-upgraded-dispersions-plant-in-durban-2026-03-05 Marleny Arnoldi CHEMICALS & CONSTRUCTION Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0200 716654 1772725883 1772708160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257764_resized_basfdurbanplantdispersionschemicalsforconstruction2026031022.jpeg BASF's dispersions plant, in Durban 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kap-claims-price-component-of-safripols-ethylene-supply-dispute-with-sasol-has-been-determined-in-its-favour-2026-03-02 Schalk Burger CHEMICALS SUPPLY Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0200 716356 1772540888 1772454360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/printing-for-health-products-advances-2026-02-27 Halima Frost Chemicals Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715146 1771917085 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253325_resized_packaginglabellingpyrotecpackmedia02261022.jpeg SUFFICIENT INFO Multipage label printing facilitates regulatory compliance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aeci-grows-ebitda-ebitda-margin-to-invest-in-plants-and-equipment-in-2026-2026-02-25 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0200 716070 1772033669 1772030640 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255977_resized_aeciinterimceodeanmurrayjan261022.jpg AECI interim group CEO Dean Murray 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-half-year-profit-down-34-on-lower-oil-chemical-prices-2026-02-23 Reuters ENERGY & CHEMICALS Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:43:00 +0200 715794 1771832871 1771832580 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255225_resized_untitled302.jpeg Sasol's Sasolburg operation 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/harper-resigns-from-sasol-board-2026-02-17 Schalk Burger EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:34:00 +0200 715458 1771326181 1771324440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aeci-expects-higher-underlying-full-year-profitability-2026-02-16 Marleny Arnoldi EXPLOSIVES Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0200 715322 1771233250 1771230660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253917_resized_aeci21022.jpg AECI truck 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-warns-of-interim-earnings-plunge-on-the-back-of-impairments-weak-prices-2026-02-05 Darren Parker CHEMICALS & ENERGY Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:41:00 +0200 714599 1770283472 1770280860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251722_resized_sasolsecunda110221.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uptake-of-alternative-fuels-necessitates-better-medical-support-access-2026-01-30 Trent Roebeck Chemicals 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/sasol-appoints-rhidwaan-gasant-as-nonexecutive-director-2026-01-20 Schalk Burger BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:24:00 +0200 713390 1768895006 1768893840 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/process-safety-is-a-cornerstone-of-industrial-resilience-sustainability-2026-01-16 Tracy Klückow PARTNER CONTENT Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712160 1768287798 1768514400 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-rejects-rebate-on-copper-sulphate-after-confirming-local-supply-capacity-2025-11-18 Darren Parker AGRICULTURE Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0200 710187 1763458124 1763453100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001239226_resized_enonlinecowfeed1120251022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/multi-port-valve-block-aids-biotechnological-pharmaceutical-operations-2025-11-07 Trent Roebeck Chemicals Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200 708374 1762238026 1762466400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001233788_resized_gemuemultiportsumondooct20251022.png MULTI-PORT SUMONDO VALVE The multi-port valve offers a new solution for applications in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-valves-improve-supply-efficiency-2025-10-07 Trent Roebeck Chemicals Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200 708173 1762238025 1762466400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001233234_resized_allmechrunxinf1354oct20251022.png DUPLEX VALVE SYSTEM The Runxin F135 duplex valve system can be applied to various operations that rely on efficient water treatment solutions and a constant supply of soft water 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chieta-elects-new-accounting-authority-board-reappoints-pillay-as-ceo-2025-10-17 Schalk Burger EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:47:00 +0200 708031 1760710094 1760708820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001232822_resized_yershenpillaychieta10221.jpg CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aeci-names-interim-ceo-as-riemensperger-steps-down-2025-10-15 Creamer Media Reporter CHEMICALS Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:18:00 +0200 707799 1760539684 1760537880 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001232217_resized_holgerriemenspergeraecigroupceoenmwonlinejan241022.jpg Holger Riemensperger 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/things-to-look-out-for-at-electra-mining-africa-2026-2025-10-10 Nadine James Chemicals Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706422 1759130888 1760047200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001228089_resized_electraminingafrica2026mascotcropped1022.jpg NEW MASCOT The honey badger was chosen because “no creature better embodies the qualities that define mining and industry: toughness, resilience, adaptability and innovation in the face of challenge – the honey badger never backs down, and neither does the mining and industrial sector”. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/integrated-engineering-solutions-on-show-at-ema26-2025-10-10 Nadine James Chemicals Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706421 1760086901 1760047200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001228092_resized_bmgatelectramining2024bmg50thelectraminingpic11022.jpg RETURNING EXHIBITOR BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026, once again presenting its extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined over more than five decades 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/software-provider-to-showcase-benefits-of-strategic-partnership-at-ema26-2025-10-10 Nadine James Chemicals Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706337 1779710324 1760047200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001232101_resized_creamermediadatacor1022.jpg OPTIMISED OPERATIONS Chempute will highlight its strategic partnership with Datacor, featuring a unified suite of engineering tools including CHEMCAD, Fathom, Arrow, Impulse and xStream 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/basf-appoints-new-md-in-south-africa-2025-10-01 Darren Parker CHEMICALS Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:03:00 +0200 706806 1759322214 1759320180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aspi-ships-first-samples-of-ytterbium-176-silicon-28-2025-09-03 Sabrina Jardim MEDICAL Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:50:00 +0200 704875 1756885637 1756882200 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001223420_resized_untitled179.jpeg ASP Isotopes chairperson and CEO Paul Mann 511 287