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Presidential Climate Finance Task Team head Daniel Mminele
South Africa gearing up to negotiate ‘new paradigm’ climate finance deal
9th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa aims to pursue a financing solution that embraces a “different paradigm” with regard to the allocation of risk, as well as return expectations and investment horizons, when negotiating... 


Global nuclear body launches commercial hydrogen production roadmap initiative
6th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that it is to develop a roadmap for the commercial scale production of hydrogen using nuclear power. This was because hydrogen was... 


European Commission, European electrolyser industry agree to manufacturing framework conditions
6th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The European Commission and the European electrolyser industry have signed a joint declaration containing a range of initiatives to improve framework conditions for electrolyser manufacturers in... 


Anglo American's NuGen hydrogen-powered haul truck
Anglo American launches much anticipated hydrogen-powered zero-emission haul truck
6th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Anglo American on May 6 launched a prototype of its first self-developed zero-emission hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, which was developed as part of its Future Smart Mining... 


Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula
Mbalula recommends a people-centred just transition
5th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has said a just transition is about improving the lives and livelihoods of all South Africans, particularly those that are bearing the brunt of climate impacts,... 


Daniel Mminele
South Africa seeks to make climate finance deal global benchmark
4th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s planned $8.5-billion climate finance deal with some of the world’s richest nations could serve as a blueprint for other coal-dependent countries, the head of its negotiating team... 


Sasol opens 2023 engineering, science degree bursary programme
29th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Chemical and energy multinational Sasol says applications for its corporate bursary programme for the 2023 academic year are now open to high-performing mathematics and science learners currently... 


Sasol partners with Swedish stakeholders to pursue sustainable aviation fuel production
29th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Fischer-Tropsch technology company Sasol ecoFT – a subsidiary of energy and chemicals company Sasol – in collaboration with Swedish energy company Uniper, has signed a letter of intent with the... 


WPIC encourages investment in platinum in Earth Day message
29th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) is encouraging investment in and use of platinum-based technologies that are helping to support greener operations, industries and... 


A photo of hydrogen infrastructure
Europe’s energy rush spurs Sasol to quicken green hydrogen plan
26th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

Europe’s scramble to find new sources of energy to reduce its reliance on Russia has given Sasol, South Africa’s biggest fuel producer, a new purpose to accelerate its green hydrogen plans. Sasol... 


Saldanha Bay ideal for green hydrogen production
19th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Saldanha Bay region has “excellent” solar and wind resources that have the potential for large renewable energy electricity at competitive costs, making it an ideal location to produce green... 


Russia’s war in Ukraine puts global energy transition at crossroad
Russia’s war in Ukraine puts global energy transition at crossroad
19th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is upending the global transition away from fossil fuels in the fight against climate change. In some ways, the war is slowing the shift and giving old energy new... 


An image depicting white hydrogen energy storage containers with wind turbines and solar panels outdoors
Prompt build of hydrogen economy needed
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid load-shedding, and a reliance on diesel-fired, open-cycle gas turbine power stations being economically unviable, South Africa’s efforts to build a green hydrogen economy should be... 


An image depicting Dr Jack Fletcher and Niels Luchters analysing and discussing plans in an office space
Many hydrogen opportunities in S Africa
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The export of green hydrogen is an opportunity South Africa should capitalise on, as are a number of other hydrogen opportunities that are available, says hydrogen-focused company Hydrogen Energy... 


Image of a smiling Ebrahim Takolia, CEO of Green Hydrogen Solutions
Pilot projects can launch hydrogen economy locally
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa should move forward with pilot projects to enable the green hydrogen economy to grow on a larger scale, says project integrator and technology provider Green Hydrogen Solutions founder... 


An image depicting white and blue hydrogen energy storage containers, a wind turbine and solar panels set outdoors
Green hydrogen economy to bring opportunities for S Africa
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Government needs to hasten implementation of policies and execute its investment commitments to enable a local hydrogen economy, says National Society of Black Engineers president Mdu Mlaba. “This... 


Local research centre provides R&D expertise for water electrolysis
15th April 2022

Hydrogen South Africa’s (HySA’s) Centre of Competence (CoC) at North-West University (NWU) has created a vertical line of expertise in water electrolysis (WE) that allows flexibility and... 


The proof-of-concept green hydrogen facility in Vredendal, in the Western Cape
Green hydrogen pioneer seeks finance for commercial plant as Vredendal proof-of-concept facility enters production
14th April 2022 By: Terence Creamer

A small proof-of-concept green hydrogen facility in Vredendal, in the Western Cape, has entered into production and its developers are now seeking to raise finance for a 5 MW commercial project,... 


Image of a smiling Ebrahim Takolia, CEO of Green Hydrogen Solutions
Pilot projects can launch hydrogen economy locally
14th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa should move forward with pilot projects to enable the green hydrogen economy to grow on a larger scale, says project integrator and technology provider Green Hydrogen Solutions founder... 


An image depicting Dr Jack Fletcher and Niels Luchters analysing and discussing plans in an office space
Many hydrogen opportunities in S Africa
13th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The export of green hydrogen is an opportunity South Africa should capitalise on, as are a number of other hydrogen opportunities that are available, says hydrogen-focused company Hydrogen Energy... 


An image depicting white and blue hydrogen energy storage containers, a wind turbine and solar panels set outdoors
Green hydrogen economy to bring opportunities for South Africa
12th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Government needs to hasten implementation of policies and execute its investment commitments to enable a local hydrogen economy, says National Society of Black Engineers president Mdu Mlaba. “This... 


Green hydrogen production a key part of Sasol’s net-zero strategy
Green hydrogen production a key part of Sasol’s net-zero strategy
8th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Energy and chemicals company Sasol senior sustainability manager Viran Pillay has reiterated that the group already has the technology to produce green hydrogen, which will form a key part of its... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter
Baxter says hydrogen sector could be 25 times larger than the iron-ore industry
7th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter has said South Africa’s hydrogen sector has the potential to be 25 times larger than the country’s iron-ore industry. Speaking at the 2022 PGMs... 


Chieta launches skills and growth study to support hydrogen economy
1st April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta) has embarked on an 18-month comprehensive study of hydrogen power in South Africa that will assist it in its efforts to support the... 


German Development Minister Svenja Schulze
Germany holds up Just Transition Partnership with South Africa as example of evolving climate and development strategy
30th March 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The Just Transition Partnership signed between South Africa and several developed countries in late 2021 has been held up as an example of the type of ‘climate and development partnership’ that the... 


Africa has prime opportunity to provide commodities usually supplied by Russia
29th March 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As Western Europe accelerates a structural transition away from Russian energy dependence, Africa will play a salient role in filling this void, says Oxford Economics Africa (OEA). During a webinar... 


United Nations secretary-general António Guterres
Renewable-energy transition ‘only true path to energy security’
29th March 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The renewable energy transition “is the only true path to energy security”, United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has asserted, adding that the current energy crisis, precipitated by... 


Solar panels and wind turbines generating energy
Project management skills vital for local energy transition
25th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Project management skills are imperative to ensure that South Africa’s clean energy transition is successful, says organisation National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) president Mdu Mlaba and... 


French companies announce R50bn in new South African investments
24th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

French companies have announced R50-billion of new investments in South Africa in different sectors, including energy, health, tourism, mobility, retail, manufacturing and agro-industry, the French... 


ENGIE MD for thernal, hydrogen, desalinaion and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc
Opinion: Why green hydrogen is the fuel of the future
24th March 2022

In this article, ENGIE MD for thermal, hydrogen, desalination and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc unpacks why green hydrogen is the future for South Africa. Renewable energy has widely... 


World needs to double efforts to limit warming to 1.5 ºC by 2050 – WoodMac
24th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The world is facing its biggest challenge yet in its journey towards net-zero emissions and needs to double-down on plans to achieve the goal of limiting the rise in global temperatures to within... 


Japan to trial first hydrogen fuel cell train
23rd March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Passenger rail operator JR East, formerly East Japan Railway, will begin safety testing the country’s first hydrogen-powered train at the end of the month, industry body the World Platinum... 


Sonangol working to develop green hydrogen production strategy
10th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Angolan State-owned oil and gas company Sonangol's Research and Development Centre is working to develop a strategy to produce green hydrogen. It has been conducting conceptual and engineering... 


Scatec, partners to develop large-scale green ammonia facility in Egypt
10th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Renewable energy producer Scatec has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), the... 


CHEM SA's factory in KwaZulu-Natal
Hydrogen technology can drive innovation, socioeconomic recovery
8th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Dube TradePort-based hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Chem Energy SA sees an enormous opportunity to start a hydrogen economy in South Africa, particularly as the country has a national green energy... 


Large-megawatt hydrogen fuel cells eyed by shipping industry in move away from fossil fuels
4th March 2022 By: Donna Slater

Decarbonising the shipping industry requires collaboration and investment in developing new fuel types and propulsion technologies, with hydrogen fuel poised to play an important role in the energy... 


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