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Rolls-Royce unit eyeing Southern African gas-to-power prospects

By: Terence Creamer 17th November 2016 Power systems group Rolls-Royce aims to use a newly inaugurated 100 MW gas-fired power station at Ressano Garcia, in southern Mozambique, as a key reference plant, as several countries in the region consider their gas-to-power options. The plant is owned and operated by the independent power... →

ACWA Power to reassess bullish South Africa stance should Redstone collapse

By: Terence Creamer 15th November 2016 The head of Saudi Arabian electricity group ACWA Power says that, while the company remains a patient investor in South Africa, the outcome of the current impasse with Eskom relating to its 100 MW Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) project will be critical to the group’s future investment... →

ACWA Power CEO Paddy Padmanathan

Amid policy angst, US energy diplomat points to bipartisan support for powering Africa

By: Terence Creamer 11th November 2016 America’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources would not be drawn this week on how the administration of President-elect Donald Trump could approach energy policy and the Africa Power Initiative in particular. However, Ambassador Mary Burce Warlick highlighted during... →

President-elect Donald Trump

APR Energy secures 50 MW power generation project in Benin

By: Anine Kilian 8th November 2016 Energy company APR Energy has signed a 12-month contract with the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines in Benin to provide 50 MW of power generation using its fuel-flexible aeroderivative gas turbines. The turbines will be fuelled by natural gas, but have the ability to be seamlessly switched to... →

CSIR study reveals optimistic renewable-energy scenario

By: Kim Cloete 3rd November 2016 A study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has revealed that South Africa could radically cut its energy costs if it aims for a 70% renewable-energy share by 2040. CSIR Energy Centre head Dr Tobias Bischof-Niemz provided details of the study, titled ‘Least-cost... →

CSIR Energy Centre head Dr Tobias Bischof-Niemz

Winde questions why Saldanha Bay was excluded from DoE’s LNG IPPPP plans

By: Megan van Wyngaardt 2nd November 2016 Western Cape Economic Opportunities Minister Alan Winde on Wednesday said the provincial government was disappointed that Saldanha Bay was not identified as a port for the importation of natural gas. The Department of Energy last month selected Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Coega, in the... →

SA’s first coal IPPs announced

13th October 2016 Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about the announcement of preferred bidders in the first window of South Africa’s coal independent power producer (IPP) programme, as well as the latest developments in the country’s gas-to-power and nuclear new... →

SA’s first coal IPPs announced

Coega puts R25bn value to proposed gas-to-power investment in the IDZ

By: Terence Creamer 6th October 2016 The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), which oversees the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), in the Eastern Cape, expects the investment associated with the zone’s selection as one of two locations for the first phase of government’s Liquefied Natural Gas Independent Power Producer... →

Natural gas prices expected to remain stable, says expert

By: Kim Cloete 5th October 2016 The price of natural gas in the US is expected to stay relatively low and stable, says Norton Rose Fulbright partner for global consultants John Mauel. He told delegates at the South Africa: Gas Options conference, in Cape Town, this week that the volatility in the US gas to oil price ratio... →

Gas will help get right balance in energy mix, says government

By: Kim Cloete 4th October 2016 The Department of Energy (DoE) says it is committed to finding the right balance between different sources of energy with liquefied natural gas (LNG)-to-power a vital part of the mix. DoE director-general Thabane Zulu told the South Africa: Gas Options conference that while gas and renewables... →

Global investors show interest in gas-to-power programme

By: Kim Cloete 4th October 2016 Investors from around the world, including the US, Japan, Spain, South Korea and China, among others, have met in Cape Town this week to hear more about plans for South Africa’s gas-to-power programme. A preliminary information memorandum (PIM), which establishes the scope of the Liquefied... →

DoE IPP office head Karen Breytenbach

DoE opts for integrated model for highly anticipated gas-to-power roll-out

By: Terence Creamer 4th October 2016 South Africa’s Department of Energy (DoE) has opted for an integrated delivery model for the country’s highly anticipated Liquefied Natural Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (LNG IPPPP), which will be initially deployed at Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Coega, in the... →

Coega positions itself as energy mix hub

By: Nadine James 23rd September 2016 A growing number of manufacturing opportunities have been created and sustained through the approach of diversifying the energy mix in the Eastern Cape, which has seen the development of several energy investment projects worth more than R3.5-billion. The Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ)... →

GREEN SHOOTS OF GROWTH Special economic zones have managed to attract foreign and local investment in a lackluster economic environment

Black business pioneer raises concern about IPP uncertainty

By: Terence Creamer 16th September 2016 One of South Africa’s pioneering black-owned companies, Thebe Investment Corporation, says it is critical that the prevailing uncertainty surrounding the future of independent power producers (IPPs) be urgently resolved, saying that the current “confusion is not appreciated” by it and other... →

Thebe executive chairperson Vusi Khanyile

Sasol insists gearing will fall rapidly once Louisiana project enters production

By: Terence Creamer 12th September 2016 Energy and chemicals group Sasol expects its capital expenditure (capex) to rise to R75-billion in 2017 and its balance sheet gearing to increase to between 25% and 35%, following the upward revision to the budget of the Lake Charles Chemical Project (LCCP), in the US, to $11-billion, from an... →

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Sasol joint presidents and CEOs Bongani Nqwababa and Stephen Cornell

Afrox secures LPG deals worth R1bn

By: Megan van Wyngaardt 9th September 2016 Local welding and gas solutions provider Afrox on Friday reported that it had signed additional deals within the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector totalling R1.1-billion. The first contract will see the company provide LPG to major Lesotho distributor Gordon Enterprises over a ten-year period,... →

Cummins Africa opens CNG training facility

By: Schalk Burger 9th September 2016 Power and engine multinational Cummins Africa has added a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine training programme to the courses available at its Kelvin View training facility, in Gauteng, to support the growing use of CNG engines in public transport and power generation, says Cummins Africa... →

CNG ISL 9 ENGINE
The demonstration 9 ℓ CNG Cummins ISL 9 engine is used for technician testing, and such engines will typically be used in automotive applications

Cummins launches technician training programme

Investec says release of updated IRP could ease IPP frustration and uncertainty

By: Terence Creamer 7th September 2016 Banking group Investec, which has supported various renewable energy and peaking power projects in South Africa, including the Avon and Dedisa open cycle gas turbines that recently entered commercial operation, remains convinced that the country will continue with its independent power producer... →

The Avon peaking power plant

CNG demand in Southern Africa increases

26th August 2016 Although Africa is endowed with large amounts of fossil fuels, general safety awareness in the technology and operating fields of the compressed gases industry promoter the Southern Africa Compressed Gases Association (SACGA) states that there is a relatively high demand for compressed natural... →

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS in Africa the CNG market is worth billions of dollars and growth is currently exceeding global expectations

Gas-to-power programme to play significant role in power grid

By: Sascha Solomons 26th August 2016 Although demand for power has decreased, owing to stagnation in the economy, meaning less demand from key industries such as mining and manufacturing, engineering and design firm WSP⎪Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa believes that the Gas-to-Power Programme (GTPP) has a substantial role to play in... →

JAY URBAN Gas-to-Power Programmes has a substantial role to play in South Africa’s power mix once economic activity picks up

Southern African piped gas industry booming

26th August 2016 With the availability of natural gas in countries such as Mozambique and Namibia, coupled with the discovery of gas reserves offshore Mozambique and South Africa, the piped gas industry in Southern Africa is undergoing rapid expansion, says the Southern African Gas Association (Saga). In November... →

Despite commodity slump, M&R bets future on resources

By: Terence Creamer 25th August 2016 Murray & Roberts (M&R) CEO Henry Laas says the decision to sell its infrastructure and building unit, as well as Genrec, to create a multinational project company focused on oil and gas, underground mining, as well as power and water has created an entity that no longer fits neatly within the... →

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Murray & Roberts CEO Henry Laas

South Africa won’t change IPP course ‘midstream’

By: Terence Creamer 22nd August 2016 Cabinet appears to have put paid to Eskom efforts to halt the country’s highly regarded independent power producer (IPP) programme, with Minister in The Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe indicating on Monday that there was no intention to “change course midstream”.... →

Minister in The Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe on South Africa's commitment to the IPP programme. Camera Work & Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Recorded: 22.8.2016

$1bn Nigeria power plan delayed on scarce gas

By: Bloomberg 19th August 2016 Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) of Nigeria has suspended plans to build one of the nation’s biggest power plants as a local gas shortage makes it difficult to obtain fuel and a downturn in Africa’s largest economy hinders efforts to raise funds for the project. The company in 2014 said it... →

Steel construction company receives major contracts in Saudi Arabia

12th August 2016 Steel fabricator Zamil Steel Construction Company (ZSCC) was awarded a new contract in July valued at R23.1-million by Chinese contractor Sepco 3 for the Riyadh Power Plant (PP) 14 project in the central region of Saudi Arabia. →

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STEEL CONSTRUCTION Zamil will be building a prebuilt steel building for the Saudi Electricity Company

Gas master plan needs to be finalised so investment can follow – Gibb

By: Megan van Wyngaardt 11th August 2016 If South Africa is looking to incorporate more gas into its energy mix, while moving away from carbon-intensive coal, hurdles such as policy uncertainty and legislation need to be resolved in the short-term, according to multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Gibb. This includes government’s... →

South Africa draws up plans for gas-generated power

By: Sebastian Whyle 22nd July 2016 In South Africa’s search for viable long-term gas import partners to meet demand in the power sector, Nigeria has been identified as a strong contender, owing to its large natural gas reserves, says professional services firm KPMG. →

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MEETING GROWING DEMAND Global demand for energy will increase as the global economy expands

Call for expressions of interest for S Africa’s gas-to-power plan

22nd July 2016 The Department of Energy (DoE) announced, early in May, a call for expressions of interest (EoI) for the appointment of strategic partners to assist State-owned companies (SoCs) in the development of a 600 MW gas-fired power plant, says international law firm White & Case. →

GAS PIPELINE
The push to use gas for power generation presents a significant opportunity for liquefied natural gas, gas and power sector participants

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GAS PIPELINE The push to use gas for power generation presents a significant opportunity for liquefied natural gas, gas and power sector participants

Eastern Cape gas-to-power hub plans on track

22nd July 2016 The Eastern Cape’s plan to host a gas-to-power hub is well advanced with the Coega industrial development zone (IDZ) now clearly the province's preferred location for the development says Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism MEC Sakhumzi Somyo. →

GAS-TO-POWER HUB
Coega, as the province’s preferred site for the gas-to-power hub, has led the charge and continues to press ahead with preparations

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GAS-TO-POWER HUB Coega, as the province’s preferred site for the gas-to-power hub, has led the charge and continues to press ahead with preparations

S Africa to use fuel-flexible turbines as interim power supply solution

22nd July 2016 South Africa’s gas-to-power programme, aimed at delivering 3 726 MW of electricity, is expected to come on line between 2019 and 2025, says power generation plant and product provider APR Energy regional sales director Mark Makanda. →

DUAL-FUEL TURBINES Provide the flexibility to seamlessly switch between liquid petroleum gas and other fuels

Gas gensets a sustainable power alternative

By: Sebastian Whyle 22nd July 2016 Engine, filtration and power-generation product manufacturer Cummins notes that gas-powered gensets are a sustainable power solution, owing to natural gas being methane-rich and occurring naturally. This makes it a cost-effective alternative energy source, compared with wind and solar power. →

GRID INTEGRATION
Cummins aims to design and supply power systems that complement the national grid

Cummins Southern Africa Director Power Generation discusses the implications of gas-fired power generation in Africa.

Eskom letter sends shock waves through private power sector

By: Terence Creamer 21st July 2016 News of Eskom’s letter to Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson – seeking clarity on the approach the utility should take to contracting in future with independent power producers (IPPs) – sent shock waves through the private power community, which is only just starting to find its feet in a... →

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Eskom chairperson Dr Ben Ngubane

Siemens upbeat about South Africa’s gas-to-power, renewables potential

By: Anine Kilian 21st July 2016 Global engineering firm Siemens says it is committed to South Africa’s renewable-energy revolution and supports the country’s imminent procurement of gas-to-power infrastructure. Speaking to Engineering News Online on the sidelines of the Power-Gen Africa conference in Sandton, Johannesburg,... →

Siemens CEO Sabine Dall'Omo

$150m Brics bank facility seen helping ease South Africa’s grid bottlenecks

By: Terence Creamer 19th July 2016 State-owned electricity producer Eskom expects to finalise commercial terms with the New Development Bank (NDB), of the Brics grouping, for a $150-million facility in the next quarter, CFO Anoj Singh reports. A term sheet has been signed with the NDB and Singh reports that, once consummated, the... →

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Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown

Group of 30-somethings making steady progress in building black-owned IPP

By: Terence Creamer 18th July 2016 The Pele Energy Group (PEG), which is owned and managed by a group of 30-something black professionals, is making strides in its stated objective of evolving from an energy investor into a fully-fledged independent power producer (IPP) and, ultimately, a private utility company. Headquartered in... →

The five PEG founders

Infrastructure projects to proceed in African country

15th July 2016 Fibre-optic sensors manufacturer and supplier Augusta Industries announced that the Trans Africa Pipeline (TAP) group entered into a memorandum of understanding with the government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania last month. →

COMPLETE UPGRADE Augusta is helping to improve and upgrade the infrastructure of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

South Africa should consider onshore LNG regasification, Fluor argues

By: Terence Creamer 12th July 2016 Global engineering and construction group Fluor argues that South Africa could consider both onshore and offshore storage and regasification options for the importation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), however it believes that onshore facilities could offer a number of advantages. The South... →

LNG jetty expansion project in Belgium

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