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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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →
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 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)... →

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... →

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... →

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... →
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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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”.... →
$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. →

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. →

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
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
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. →

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. →
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... →

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,... →

$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... →

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... →

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. →

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... →

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