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Mantashe calls for stronger refining capacity amid global energy instability
10th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has reiterated government’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s energy security through increased refining capacity, strategic fuel... 


Minerals Council warns of structural challenges in the electricity system
8th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The electricity data for April and May reflect a system that is operationally more stable, yet structurally under strain, industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa highlights.... 


BMI webinar unpacks grid constraints, considerations
8th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As renewable power reach increases and electricity systems face growing pressure from electrification, energy security concerns and shifting demand patterns, both grid infrastructure and battery... 


Standard Bank outlines macroeconomic spinoffs from $30bn Rovuma LNG project
8th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Standard Bank has published a bullish macroeconomic assessment of the giant Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique, which has been described as the largest commercial... 


Oil prices climb more than $4 after Israeli strikes on Iran, Lebanon
8th June 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as renewed attacks on Lebanon a day earlier. Brent crude futures rose $4.42 or 4.47% to... 


Eskom signs agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal as it seeks to advance 3 GW Richards Bay gas-fired power project
5th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has signed heads of agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) with the intention of becoming the ‘foundation customer’ for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal that ZET intends... 


AVEVA technology playing pivotal role in ensuring Italy’s natural gas supply
5th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Italy’s main operator for transport, storage and regasification of natural gas, Snam, is using industrial software company AVEVA’s supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) technology system... 


Alternative fuels can reduce costs
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Converting hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels has enabled cement manufacturing facilities to partially or fully replace the coal used to fire cement kilns.... 


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Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies
Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies

Established on 1 March, 2000, by Barries Barnard, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (AFST) and the Advanced Group stands as Sub-Saharan...

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ZF Aftermarket
ZF Aftermarket

ZF Aftermarket is the after-sales division of the world-renowned German ZF group, a global leader in mobility technology.

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Rittal
Rittal

Rittal is a world leading provider of top-quality integrated systems for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and...

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Biofuels

Proposed Gauteng green-methanol-from-wastewater plant gets $4m funding support
19th May 2026

Emerging market blended finance investment manager Climate Investor Three has, through its affiliate SA-H2 Fund Managers, signed a $4-million development funding agreement with project developer... 


Sasol optimistic of market demand for Natref’s premium SAF and renewable diesel
28th April 2026

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which recently secured product-sustainability certification for jet fuel and diesel produced from used cooking oil and vegetable oils at its Natref refinery, says... 


RBIDZ works to convert R243bn energy pipeline into realised projects
10th April 2026

Having successfully hosted a two-day inaugural KZN Energy Indaba tailored to the prospects of Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) and the... 


Opinion: South Africa should import Brazil’s biofuel expertise, not its sugar
20th March 2026

In this article, SA Canegrowers CEO Dr Thomas Funke argues that South Africa should focus on bilateral trade with its BRICS partner Brazil, not for imported sugar, but rather an exchange of... 


Technology central to overcoming mining’s growth constraints
13th March 2026

Given the increasing depths and complexity of orebodies, high and volatile energy costs, logistics bottlenecks and growing demand for safer and sustainable operations, the adoption of digital... 


Hydrogen

RBIDZ works to convert R243bn energy pipeline into realised projects
10th April 2026

Having successfully hosted a two-day inaugural KZN Energy Indaba tailored to the prospects of Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) and the... 


CHIETA, Sasol launch hydrogen fuel cell training programme
9th April 2026

Sector education and training authority the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) and JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol have launched a green hydrogen fuel cell... 


Global low-carbon hydrogen production is growing, but still constrained 
26th March 2026

The global total of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity has grown significantly over the past few years, but the sector remains constrained because of uncertain demand and limited investment.... 


Technology central to overcoming mining’s growth constraints
13th March 2026

Given the increasing depths and complexity of orebodies, high and volatile energy costs, logistics bottlenecks and growing demand for safer and sustainable operations, the adoption of digital... 


Ramokgopa reflects on Africa's energy future amid global upheaval
3rd March 2026

South African Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the current global upheavals and what they mean for African energy in his welcoming address at Africa Energy... 


Liquefied Natural Gas

AVEVA technology playing pivotal role in ensuring Italy’s natural gas supply
5th June 2026

Italy’s main operator for transport, storage and regasification of natural gas, Snam, is using industrial software company AVEVA’s supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) technology system... 


TNPA signs 25-year LNG terminal agreement for Port of Ngqura
28th May 2026

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Ukwanda LNG, to develop an onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification facility... 


Rwanda says Mozambique has secured funds for it to continue Cabo Delgado mission
20th May 2026

Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Mozambique had secured the funds for Rwanda's army to continue its deployment in the insurgency-hit and gas-rich Cabo Delgado province.  Rwanda sent... 


Industrial gas users outline policy actions needed to avert gas cliff
18th May 2026

The Industrial Gas Users Association-Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has outlined the policy requirements it believes are now required to mitigate what would otherwise be a steep decline in gas supply to... 


Opinion: Will the Hormuz crisis further delay South Africa’s gas-to-power plans?
8th May 2026

In this article, Naviara Energy founder and director and Cresco Project Finance energy strategy advisory partner Dominic Goncalves writes that South Africa's planned gas-to-power are unlikely to be... 


Oil & Gas

Oil prices climb more than $4 after Israeli strikes on Iran, Lebanon
8th June 2026

Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as renewed attacks on Lebanon a day earlier. Brent crude futures rose $4.42 or 4.47% to... 


Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
3rd June 2026

Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the US military carrying out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between... 


Invictus Energy signs Zimbabwe gas deal for its Cabora Bassa gas project
27th May 2026

Australia's Invictus Energy signed a petroleum production sharing agreement (PPSA) with Zimbabwe on Wednesday, a key step as it looks to advance its Cabora Bassa gas project, company executives... 


Inflation impact likely in emerging markets owing to US-Iran war – BMI
26th May 2026

Financial market research company BMI expects oil prices to average $90/bbl this year, and to remain higher for longer, which will, in turn, feed into rising inflation. This will lead to pressure... 


Industrial gas users outline policy actions needed to avert gas cliff
18th May 2026

The Industrial Gas Users Association-Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has outlined the policy requirements it believes are now required to mitigate what would otherwise be a steep decline in gas supply to... 


Pipelines & Storage

Trafigura among three bidders for minority stake in South Africa's Natref oil refinery, sources say
5th May 2026

Global commodities trader Trafigura is among three companies vying for a 36.36% stake in South African petrochemical company Sasol’s Natref refinery, two sources with knowledge of the matter told... 


Basic Fuel Price formula in focus amid dramatic shift in South Africa’s supply sources
17th April 2026

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), which is now preparing for a prolonged period of fuel supply and pricing pressure as a result of the damage to energy infrastructure during... 


RBIDZ works to convert R243bn energy pipeline into realised projects
10th April 2026

Having successfully hosted a two-day inaugural KZN Energy Indaba tailored to the prospects of Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) and the... 


TPL welcomes arrest of alleged fuel theft syndicate member
7th April 2026

Transnet Pipelines (TPL) has welcomed the arrest of an alleged fuel theft syndicate member linked to multiple cases across Gauteng, North West and the Free State. The arrest, executed on March 30... 


Fuel price surge adds cost pressures, sparks supply security debate in S Africa
27th March 2026

With fuel prices set to rise steeply next week, South Africans are bracing for new affordability pressures, and debates are also raging about how the country should mitigate security of supply and... 


Refineries & Retail

Geopolitics, energy prices, climate risks reshaping agriculture outlook – Coface
12th May 2026

A convergence of geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and climate risks is reshaping the outlook for agricultural producers, exporters and agribusinesses, thereby creating conditions that... 


Deals and new partnerships on the menu at Africa-France summit
11th May 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron and more than 30 African leaders kicked off a summit in Kenya on Monday aimed at diversifying Paris' partnerships on the continent and clinching new investment... 


Energy transition, policy in the spotlight
8th May 2026

Amid rising fuel prices and dropping temperatures in South Africa, Engineering News editor Terence Creamer joins me to discuss what issues these developments raise for the energy transition and... 


Hefty petrol, diesel price increases announced for May, despite fuel levy cuts
4th May 2026

Despite the National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources' (DMPR's) decision to extend the cut in the fuel levies for petrol and diesel for May, hefty increases of R3.27 a... 


Utilities, fuel prices impact more on households than food inflation – BFAP
30th April 2026

State-owned Eskom’s 8.76% hike in electricity tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year, combined with higher fuel prices, are compromising the food security of South African households by eroding... 


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