https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/environmental-studies Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:59:01 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aucamp-stresses-south-africas-commitment-to-remote-research-bases-after-marion-island-evacuation-2026-05-28 Creamer Media Reporter ENVIRONMENT Thu, 28 May 2026 09:36:00 +0200 722296 1779961697 1779953760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274897_resized_untitledmay282026at0901491.jpeg Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96686_marion_island_team_back_in_sa_video(1).mp435044271 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp discusses the evacuation of the 2025/26 overwintering team from Marion Island and plans to get the base operational again (Video supplied by the DFFE) https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/equinix-faces-challenge-to-cape-town-data-centres-over-environmental-concerns-2026-05-18 Reuters IT & THE ENVIRONMENT Mon, 18 May 2026 11:42:00 +0200 721474 1779098256 1779097320 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272411_resized_untitled414.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-ecosystem-data-network-that-south-africa-helped-create-is-now-operational-2026-05-07 Rebecca Campbell SCIENCE & THE ENVIRONMENT Thu, 07 May 2026 11:58:00 +0200 720751 1778150068 1778147880 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/world-bank-teams-up-with-amazon-for-a-120m-spekboombond-2026-04-24 Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200 720095 1777038730 1777038120 99999999999 Bloomberg 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/flotation-polishing-integral-to-wastewater-improvement-2026-04-24 Lumkile Nkomfe Environmental Studies Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718816 1776667420 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264263_resized_chetanmistryxylem04261022.jpeg CHETAN MISTRY When integrated correctly, DAF complements biological treatment by stabilising final effluent rather than replacing biological nutrient removal 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/innovative-collaborative-approaches-required-for-effective-conservation-2026-04-24 Lumkile Nkomfe Environmental Studies Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718943 1776667422 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264769_resized_shobagovenderinterwaste04261022.jpeg SHOBA GOVENDER Innovative wastewater treatment and recycling are critical in a country where water treatment infrastructure is often ageing and poorly maintained 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/wastewater-plants-flagged-as-reservoirs-of-antimicrobial-resistance-genes-2026-04-24 Lumkile Nkomfe Environmental Studies Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718994 1776671738 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264946_resized_wastewaternew04261022.jpeg RESISTANCE RISK Researchers warn that wastewater treatment plants may enable the spread of antibiotic resistance genes into rivers and the wider environment 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/how-mining-companies-are-innovating-to-address-sustainable-tailings-management-2026-04-24 Sabrina Jardim TAILINGS Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719202 1777007922 1776981600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266902_resized_concurrent.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/brahman-hills-relocates-plane-trees-for-20-ha-garden-development-2026-04-24 Lumkile Nkomfe ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719814 1777024594 1776981600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267286_resized_brahmanhillsnewtrees04261022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airbus-space-to-provide-imagery-and-analysis-for-global-coffee-industry-mapping-project-2026-04-22 Rebecca Campbell EARTH OBSERVATION Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0200 719907 1776858240 1776855540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267654_resized_foodbeveragecoffeebeansinburlapsackstockimage1203211022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/as-coal-chokes-johannesburg-south-african-scientists-launch-pollution-warning-app-2026-04-21 Reuters ENERGY & POLLUTION Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0200 719763 1776760501 1776759240 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267180_resized_untitled379.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/high-court-sets-aside-environmental-authorisation-for-k148-road-construction-2026-04-20 Lumkile Nkomfe ROADS Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0200 719642 1776671527 1776669900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266912_resized_francoisnortjent55investments04261022.jpeg NT55 Investments CEO Francois Nortjé 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/genetic-trouble-detected-in-isolated-african-elephant-populations-2026-04-17 Reuters CONSERVATION Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0200 719552 1776410981 1776410820 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266586_resized_untitled374.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/microgrids-emerge-as-fastest-route-to-energy-access-2026-04-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Environmental Studies Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718419 1775813831 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262969_resized_microgridgridservices03261022.jpeg GRID RESILIENCE Decentralised microgrids are enabling faster, more resilient and cost-effective energy access for remote and fast-growing communities across South Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pilot-plant-development-making-headway-2026-03-27 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717122 1774258868 1774562400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259141_resized_paperpulpboardfibrecircledifficulttorecycle1022.jpeg PROBLEMATIC PAPER The difficult to recycle label backing paper is a product Fibre Circle are pushing companies to recycle 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/strengthening-south-africas-water-sector-starts-with-stabilising-its-infrastructure-2026-03-27 Natasha Odendaal WATER Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717371 1774337605 1774562400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261341_resized_opening.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/only-14-of-global-cities-meet-who-particulate-matter-guidelines-iqair-2026-03-24 Schalk Burger AIR QUALITY Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0200 717848 1774271923 1774324860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-publishes-medupi-fgd-cost-benefit-analysis-report-for-public-comment-2026-02-24 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY & AIR QUALITY Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:27:00 +0200 715985 1772000491 1771968420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255737_resized_medupisunset11022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96226_eskom-medupi-bca_non-technical-summary.pdf343067https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96227_eskom-medupi-cba_draft-report-stakeholder-review_appendix.pdf3900412 To download a copy of the Medupi CBA non-technical summary, click hereTo download a copy of the Medupi CBA draft report, click here https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-marine-researchers-have-new-species-named-after-them-2026-02-17 Rebecca Campbell SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0200 715448 1771321251 1771317900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-biomass-fuelled-boiler-plant-construction-project-under-way-2026-01-30 Halima Frost Environmental Studies 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/k148-road-construction-halted-as-court-interdict-sparks-appeal-over-enviro-approvals-2026-01-28 Darren Parker ROADS Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0200 714037 1769611085 1769592600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249994_resized_enonlinent55investmentsfrancoisnortje0120261022.jpeg NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/wholesale-market-bodes-well-for-energy-stability-2026-01-23 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712692 1768891315 1769119200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001246166_resized_energyoutlookspssolarplant01261022.jpeg REACHING FOR THE SUN Sustainable Power Solutions has embraced sustainability by harnessing solar power through its numerous projects 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/line-up-drives-energy-transition-2026-01-23 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713750 1769165325 1769119200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249168_resized_energyoutlookspssolarplant01261022.jpeg ON THE HORIZON With numerous projects on the horizon SPS believes the year will be a defining year for energy transition 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industry-should-leverage-insight-to-boost-investment-activity-2026-01-23 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712690 1769398034 1769119200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001246156_resized_energyoutlookizibaniconsultingkoebergnuclear0126jpg1022.jpeg ONE AND ONLY The Koeberg Nuclear power station is currently South Africa's only working Nuclear plant 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/highest-weather-station-in-southern-africa-installed-in-the-maluti-drakensberg-range-2025-12-08 Irma Venter CLIMATE Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:44:00 +0200 711692 1765200734 1765197840 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001243596_resized_highestweatherstationinsa20251022.jpeg The Drakensberg weather station 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/elephant-dung-dna-reveals-hidden-forest-populations-study-shows-2025-11-27 Reuters CONSERVATION Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:13:00 +0200 710965 1764235328 1764234780 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001241483_resized_untitled261.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/consultancy-calls-for-creation-of-just-transition-worker-fund-to-address-climate-linked-inequality-2025-11-07 Darren Parker ENERGY TRANSITION Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:07:00 +0200 709482 1762519924 1762517220 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001237219_resized_coalpowerstationbloomberg1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/constant-investment-maintains-beneficial-partnership-2025-10-31 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 707830 1761635295 1761861600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001232302_resized_energyefficiencymanagmentbmganddanfosspartnership10251022.jpeg GROWING TOGETHER The partnership between BMG and Danfoss continues to grow year on year 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transmission-investment-lacking-in-s-africa-2025-10-31 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 707832 1761635290 1761861600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001232310_resized_energyefficiencymanagmentoldmutualtransmissionlinesgeneric210251022.jpeg PYLON THE POWER The lack of transmission infrastructure and finance for the projects in the pipeline, is to South Africa's detriment 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/awards-celebrate-south-africas-eco-champions-2025-10-29 Sabrina Jardim AWARDS Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:38:00 +0200 708801 1761746629 1761745080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001235076_resized_ecologyenergyconceptadobe1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pcc-report-highlights-need-to-double-triple-yearly-climate-finance-flows-2025-10-24 Sabrina Jardim CLIMATE Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:07:00 +0200 708557 1761317883 1761314820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001234341_resized_davidmasondo3031020241022.jpeg Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-gears-up-for-framework-launch-2025-10-24 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 707333 1761033341 1761256800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230788_resized_electsolutionswheelingenerwebturbine10251022.jpeg PREDICTABLE POWER In anticipation of the new South African Wholesale Electricity Market and the Balance Responsible Party framework Enerweb has been proactively gearing up its clients for compliance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/namibias-first-solar-wheeling-project-commissioned-2025-10-24 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 707329 1761033340 1761256800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230762_resized_electsolutionswheelingspsmaxwellfarmsolar10251022.jpeg DIVERSIFIED FARMING The Maxwell farm in Namibia has added a solar energy farm to its farming portfolio 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/virtual-wheeling-ppa-a-first-in-africa-2025-10-24 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 707331 1761033341 1761256800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230775_resized_electsolutionswheelingsolagrouparray10251022.jpeg AN ARRAY OF OPTIONS The new solar array developed by SOLA Group offers a group of clients an array of power purchase agreement options 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-needs-investment-not-ideology-chamber-2025-10-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Environmental Studies Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706782 1760426139 1760652000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001229195_resized_oilrig10251022.jpeg REGULATORY CLARITY Creating clear and stable policy environments with transparent processes demonstrates the commitment to long-term energy growth to enhance investor confidence and reduce risk 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/policy-integral-to-shaping-oil-and-gas-outlook-law-firm-2025-10-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Environmental Studies Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706812 1759414440 1760652000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001229307_resized_jonathanveeranwebberwentzel10251022.jpeg JONATHAN VEERAN Gas will not take off just because it's in the ground. It takes deliberate market creation, infrastructure investment and smart policy to make the upstream development worthwhile 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sustainable-solution-lauded-2025-10-17 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706857 1760426140 1760652000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001229417_resized_waterinstrastructurewebberwentzelbluebonds10251022.jpeg INTO THE BLUE Blue bonds an initiative aimed at water management and marine ecosystem projects must be implemented 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-framework-to-improve-service-capability-2025-10-17 Halima Frost Environmental Studies Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706868 1760948990 1760652000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001229454_resized_waterinstrastructureupwaterframework10251022.jpeg TAPPED OUT The deteriorating service capabilities of water utilities across South Africa must integrate managerial capabilities, new technologies and existing operational skills to respond to current challenges 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bank-champions-balanced-energy-future-for-africa-2025-10-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Environmental Studies Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706902 1761040727 1760652000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001229573_resized_delikutistandardbankcorporateandinvestmentbanking10251022.jpeg DELE KUTI For mature-producing fields, the bank also structures bond instruments or debt capital market facilities, and for frontier countries, it helps governments secure fiscal stability commitments to unlock initial capital 511 287