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EOH, Steag join forces to boost energy services in South Africa

By: Megan van Wyngaardt 21st February 2017 JSE-listed technology solutions provider EOH Industrial Technologies on Tuesday entered into a strategic joint venture (JV) with German energy group Steag Energy Services broaden EOH’s services offering in South Africa. The JV will cover all aspects of power project developments, from inception... →

New-look M&R to transfer listing to Diversified Industrials board from Heavy Construction

By: Terence Creamer 20th February 2017 Murray & Roberts (M&R) has confirmed that its application to transfer its listing from the ‘Construction and Materials’ sector of the JSE to the ‘General Industrials’ sector has been approved and that the change will become effective from Monday, March 20. From that date, the company will trade... →

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CEO Henry Laas

Chamber looks to strengthen partnerships in local green economy

By: Nadine James 17th February 2017 The Italian–South African Chamber of Trade and Industries’ chief aim at the 2017 Africa Energy Indaba is to raise awareness among Italian corporations regarding investment opportunities in South Africa’s green economy. Chamber secretary-general Mariagrazia Biancospino says the chamber mediated a... →

LONG STANDING RELATIONSHIP Members of the Italian–South African Chamber of Trade and Industries have been involved in the South African energy sector since 2013

Third Women in Energy conference cohosted at Energy Indaba

17th February 2017 The yearly Women in Energy conference, organised by the Africa Energy Indaba, will bring together Africa’s leading women in the energy sector for its third iteration on Monday, February 20 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The Africa Energy Indaba was the first energy conference... →

DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES The Women in Energy conference is designed to aid the increase in leadership and development of women involved in the African energy sectors

Conference hopes to catalyse African energy revolution

By: Nadine James 17th February 2017 The 2017 Africa Energy Indaba will enable African energy sector stakeholders to evaluate opportunities and the means to pursue them that could unlock the continent’s energy potential and spark something of an energy revolution, says Indaba organising company Siyenza. “The African continent has... →

BOOSTING ENERGY The Africa Energy Indaba brings together politicians and energy luminaries to envision and catalyse decisions that will enhance access to energy

Global energy council ponders gas-related realities

17th February 2017 In recent years, the gas market has undergone several changes - the discovery of new deposits, the evolution of gas transport techniques and the new gas pipelines are all elements that deeply modify this market, notes international energy organisation World Energy Council (WEC). The council notes... →

SOUND INVESTMENT Among the fossil fuels, natural gas is the one fossil source which will continue to grow

Exponential increase in the number of power generation projects

By: Nadine James 17th February 2017 The African continent’s large energy deficit has resulted in an exponential increase in the number of power generation projects – both planned and implemented – as well as the number of stakeholders which are a consequence of renewed commercial interest in the African energy sector, says... →

TSIDISO DISENYANA Foreign investment is targeted at establishing Africa’s green economy, therefore renewables will become a driver of socioeconomic growth

Revised IRP to go back to Cabinet by early spring – energy department

By: African News Agency 14th February 2017 The Integrated Resource Plan should be finalised by August or September, depending on Cabinet’s reception of the energy blueprint, the director-general of the department of energy said on Tuesday. “It will not be before June this year, but it might be by July, August. But then if Cabinet says go... →

Importance of gas in global energy arena set to increase

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 In the medium term, the importance of gas in the global energy mix is set to increase, owing to the growth in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and a more flexible global market, says advisory firm KPMG energy economist Dr Requier Wait. →

REQUIER WAIT Gas power plants can be more flexible than coal power plants, allowing for the support of intermittent renewable-energy sources

Technology and environmental issues favouring LNG

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 With preferred bidders for the gas-to-power projects scheduled to be announced by government at the end of next month, the Southern African Gas Association (Saga) believes that there is a sense of urgency and willingness to adapt to using liquefied natural gas (LNG). →

LPG to impact on power demand positively

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 If households were to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), this would have a positive impact on electricity demand during peak times, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Association of Southern Africa (LPGSASA) CEO Kevin Robertson says. →

LP GAS AND CHEFS Chefs around the world cook on LP Gas because it is highly efficient, versatile and safe

Diversified fuel source required to fuel local facilities

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 South Africa requires a diversified fuel source for power generation, and natural gas is an ideal fuel, as several facilities in the country are compatible with natural gas to fuel power plants, and the resulting infrastructure will benefit other industries and end-users, says engineering... →

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GAS-TO-POWER PROGRAMME The Department of Energy’s GPP will facilitate the construction of the base infrastructure to distribute gas to different sectors and industries

Africa Power Roundtable to consider continent’s power challenges, opportunities

27th January 2017 The upcoming Africa Power Roundtable (APR) will seek to further address challenges such as regulatory certainty to enable investment in long-term grid connected power projects on the continent. The event, to be held in Sandton on February 1 and 2 and sponsored by investment and advisory company... →

Aeroderivative gas turbines seen offering stable accompaniment to renewables

By: David Oliveira 27th January 2017 Aeroderivative gas turbine technology could provide an economical and efficient alternative to wind, solar and tidal power generation, particularly as these technologies depend on unpredictable weather. Global engineering firm Siemens sub-Saharan Africa power and gas executive VP Andreas Pistauer... →

EFFICIENT DESIGN Siemens aero gas turbines have a cycle efficiency that is typically 1% to 3% better than that of traditional industrial gas turbines

Opinion: Billions can be saved by building gas turbines ahead of solar and wind

24th January 2017 In this opinion piece, Professor Dawid Serfontein enters the debate on the costs and benefits of South Africa’s renewable-energy fleet, responds to recent media articles on the matter and makes the case for a revision to the sequence in which new generation technologies are added to the... →

Opinion: South Africa at an electricity crossroads

23rd January 2017 In this commentary, independent economic consultant Rob Jeffrey cautions that a future electricity mix which relies heavily on wind and limits the contribution of coal could undermine South Africa’s plans for addressing unemployment and poverty →

Rob Jeffrey

DoE extends comment period for energy plans to end of March

By: Terence Creamer 9th January 2017 The Department of Energy (DoE) has formally extended the period for public comment on the draft Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) and the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) base case until March 31. The closing date for written comment was initially set as February 15, after the two plans were... →

New African owners of Ibhubesi gas prospect aim to settle Ankerlig supply deal in 2017

By: Terence Creamer 15th December 2016 The new African owners of the Ibhubesi Gas Project (IGP), off South Africa’s West Coast, report that negotiations with Eskom for the supply of gas to the Ankerlig power station are ongoing, with the conclusion of a gas supply agreement (GSA) targeted for the second quarter of 2017. The project... →

Sunbird executive chairperson Kerwin Rana

New gas projects will be economical – Aurecon

By: Victor Moolman 15th December 2016 With two major gas-to-power projects under way in the country, consulting company Aurecon believes that the two, possibly three, gas power stations associated with the projects can be economical as existing infrastructure can be used to support them. →

Aurecon associate – power generation explains the future and opportunities of electricity projects in South Africa.

Zambia eyes energy diversification, reviews South Africa's progress

By: Natasha Odendaal 9th December 2016 Zambia has started reviewing its options to reverse the country's current energy constraints and diversify its own energy mix, leaving no viable potential initiatives off the table as it seeks to become a "power trader". The mostly hydropowered Southern African country is currently battling... →

Zambian President Edgar Lungu

Public consultations for IRP, IEP get under way as DoE attracts criticism over timelines, pricing basis

By: Natasha Odendaal 7th December 2016 Planned nationwide public consultations got under way in Boksburg on Wednesday for the Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) long-awaited draft Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) and updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), drawing some industry criticism regarding timelines and an outdated pricing structure.... →

Gas technology group makes case for flexibility as South Africa mulls power road map

By: Terence Creamer 7th December 2016 Leading gas-engine technology provider Wärtsilä has started making the case for greater flexibility within South Africa's evolving electricity supply industry, as well as within the gas-to-power subsector itself, as the country seeks comment on its future electricity road map. The Finnish group,... →

The 180 MW Sasolburg gas-engine plant

High- and medium-speed power generation products for South Africa

2nd December 2016 Power systems provider Rolls-Royce presented its high-speed and medium-speed power generation products, including various power generation solutions in the 24 kW to 9 400 kW range suitable for a wide variety of applications and types of fuel, at Power & Electricity World Africa. The event was... →

Sasol turns focus to oil in Moz after shoring up gas for 400 MW power plant

By: Terence Creamer 25th November 2016 South African energy and chemicals group Sasol has completed drilling two gas wells in southern Mozambique and has since turned its attention to the development of two commercial oil reservoirs, located in close proximity to its producing gas fields in Temane and Pande. Under the terms of the... →

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John Sichinga

Dismissive of 2037 nuclear timeline in IRP base case, Eskom to release RFP by year-end

By: Terence Creamer 22nd November 2016 State-owned power utility Eskom indicated on Tuesday that it planned to move ahead with a controversial request for proposals (RFP) for nuclear before the end of 2016, despite the base case in a draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) update indicating that the first reactor would only be required... →

Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson

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... →

100 MW gas-fired power station at Ressano Garcia

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... →

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