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A photo of Alstom's Coradia iLint train
Alstom accelerates hydrogen train development with key roll-out in Europe
7th October 2022 By: Donna Slater

Having spent about six years on developing a range of hydrogen fuel cell-powered trains, mobility solutions provider Alstom is accelerating its refinement and roll out of the zero harmful-emissions... 


Rolls-Royce enters partnership to develop green hydrogen production plants
5th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Rolls-Royce Power Systems, the Germany-based business unit of UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce, has entered into an agreement to cooperate with German specialist... 


South Africa should produce sustainable aviation fuels locally – WWF
5th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), typically made from biobased feedstocks such as energy crops, wastes and residues, can help to mitigate the greenhouse-gas emissions from South Africa’s aviation... 


Africa needs to use all its energy sources to develop, says AU Commissioner
5th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa must make use of all its energy resources, as it needs to achieve development. So affirmed African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Amani Abou-Zeid in her keynote... 


A photo of Eskom's Duvha power station
A landmark $8.5bn climate finance deal hangs in the balance
3rd October 2022 By: Bloomberg

A landmark $8.5-billion deal to help wean South Africa off its dependence on coal is hanging in the balance amid fraught negotiations with rich donor countries over how the funds should be spent.... 


Southern Africa well-placed to produce renewables, green hydrogen for export – Kearney
3rd October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

A study by global management consultancy Kearney has noted that Southern Africa, which has favourable conditions for renewable energy production, will be able to store renewable energy and export... 


Opportunities, challenges for South Africa in green hydrogen mobility
30th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are a number of opportunities for South Africa in terms of the use of green hydrogen in mobility applications; however, this requires proper consideration and mitigation of several... 


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Hydrogen projects bankable, with caveats
29th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Hydrogen projects are bankable and capital is available to fund them, but there are measures that must be pursued to ensure South Africa can capitalise on these projects and get its share of the... 


Collaboration key to realising Africa’s green hydrogen economy potential
29th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is considerable potential for Africa to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the green hydrogen economy, and for South Africa to be the hub out of which this is done; however, a key... 


An image of Rheinmetall's containerised mobile hydrogen pilot plant
Mobile green hydrogen platform launched by Rheinmetall
27th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Integrated technology company Rheinmetall launched its newly designed and pilot-phase mobile green hydrogen production and storage platform at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo on September... 


Green Energy Africa Summit selects ten green tech startups as finalists
21st September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Green Energy Africa Summit (GEAS) has announced ten green technology startup companies as finalists that will have the opportunity to present to potential investors at a pitching event in... 


A photo of renewable vs coal-fired power
International collaboration critical to accelerate transition to sustainable energy future
20th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Intergovernmental organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its 'Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022' says international collaboration will be critical to successfully transition to... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Devil in detail of South Africa’s $8.5bn climate funding
16th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

A proposal by wealthy nations to mobilise $8.5-billion for South Africa to help reduce its dependence on coal has proved more complex than anticipated, which has stalled its implementation. The... 


Scrap metals recyler Romco eyes green hydrogen to power furnaces in Africa
13th September 2022 By: Reuters

Romco Metals, which recycles scrap aluminium in Nigeria and Ghana, is planning to expand output by more than five times to 100 000 t/y, its CEO said, and is working on a project to create green... 


IDC CEO TP Nchocho
R14bn green economy pipeline seen as key to IDC’s ramp-up after investment slump
12th September 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) believes its R14-billion green-economy project pipeline could provide the platform for a strong recovery in investment funding, following a sharp drop... 


Green hydrogen policies, standards and practices still to be ironed out
8th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

While international blocs and countries have made headway in defining green hydrogen standards, certifications and regulations, there remain significant gaps in terms of the readiness of countries... 


Hydrogen key part of green economy, but as part of diversified energy ecosystem
7th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

While hydrogen is expected to become a key element of the green economy worldwide, owing to the need to significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to limit climate change within a short space of... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen
Struggles to implement projects holding back South Africa’s green hydrogen plans
7th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

Despite South Africa’s significant potential to become a major global player in green hydrogen production, platinum group metals producer Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen has voiced... 


A photo of a green hydrogen installation power by solar and wind energy
The world needs Africa’s green hydrogen to decarbonise, conference delegates told
6th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

The world cannot decarbonise without Africa’s production of green hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cell company Hypowa CEO and trade association African Hydrogen Partnership SG and cofounder Siegfried... 


Sasol building
Sasol, Itochu sign MoU to develop green ammonia industry
2nd September 2022 By: Darren Parker

Global chemicals and energy company Sasol and Japanese trading group Itochu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly study and develop the market and supply chain for green... 


Globeleq says it aims to capitalise on Egypt’s best-in-class wind and solar resources
Globeleq signs memorandum for 3.6 GW Egypt green-hydrogen project
29th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Africa-focused independent energy company Globeleq has signalled its intention to develop a large-scale green hydrogen facility in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone. The company, which is 70% owned... 


Nigeria seeking extra $410bn for energy transition plan including gas
25th August 2022 By: Reuters

Nigeria needs at least $10-billion in additional funding per year to reach net zero by 2060 in a plan that would involve gas as a transition fuel, officials said while launching the nation's energy... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Sasol prepares to ramp up decarbonisation capex from 2025
23rd August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol expects to invest the bulk of the R15-billion to R25-billion it is budgeting to facilitate a 30% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2030 between 2025 and 2027,... 


Sasscal executive director Dr Jane Olwoch.
Green hydrogen atlas to be officially launched before year-end – Sasscal
22nd August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

With close to 90% of all the datasets for the Southern African green hydrogen atlas having been collected, its official launch will definitely take place before year-end, Sasscal executive director... 


Sasol's Secunda operation
Sasol warns carbon tax could prompt it to scale back operations
22nd August 2022 By: Bloomberg

Sasol, South Africa’s second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter, sees carbon taxes posing a “significant risk” to its business and warned current proposals could cause it to curtail operations and... 


Artist impression of the Hyphen green-hydrogen facility planned for Namibia
Namibian green hydrogen developer expects implementation agreement on $10bn project by year-end
18th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Green hydrogen development company Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) is optimistic that the implementation agreement for a planned $10-billion project will be signed with the Namibian government by... 


Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye, Heraeus partner to bring green hydrogen electrocatalysts to the market
18th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater and precious metals refiner Heraeus Precious Metals have agreed to collaborate on the research and development of novel electrolyser catalysts containing... 


US Inflation Reduction Act to make country a leader in clean hydrogen production – Nel Hydrogen
15th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Norway-headquartered hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen reports that the US’s Inflation Reduction Act will provide tax credits of up to $3/kg of clean hydrogen, putting the country in the lead for clean... 


Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke
Seriti says R892m Windlab deal is ‘significant landmark’ in transition from coal to energy business
15th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Black-owned coal miner Seriti Resources says the R892-million acquisition of a majority stake in Windlab Africa’s wind and solar assets represents a significant landmark in the company’s ambition... 


Platinum-based fuel cells key for heavy-haul industry – WPIC
4th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) reports that interest in using hydrogen fuel cells in the heavy-haul industry is growing rapidly, with several interesting developments currently under... 


Boegoebaai has been earmarked as a possible hub for the production and export of green hydrogen and derivative products
TNPA initiates process for possible development of greenfield Boegoebaai port
4th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a preliminary process for the proposed development of a new deep-water port at Boegoebaai in the far Northern Cape near the... 


Science, Innovation dept envisions a solid hydrogen economy by 2050
4th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) views hydrogen as a key enabler of decarbonisation, particularly in the transport sector – heavy-duty trucking, shipping, aviation, and... 


An iron-ore train
ArcelorMittal to seek access to rail network amid a collapse in Transnet service
28th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that it will seek to secure third-party access to Transnet’s rail network as part of efforts to stabilise the logistics involved in supplying key raw... 


Environmental ambiguities, inclusion of gas in new energy plan of concern for organisations
27th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to arrest a degradation in the prevailing electricity generation deficit issue in South Africa has been welcomed by several organisations as a measure that took... 


Rolls-Royce announces identity of its next CEO
26th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce announced, on Tuesday, the identity of its new CEO. He is Tufan Erginbilgic and he will take up the position on January 1 next... 


A green hydrogen economy depends on this little-known machine
22nd July 2022 By: Bloomberg

Solar power depends on the solar cell. Wind power, the wind turbine. The key to the green hydrogen economy is a little-known machine with a name out of 1950s sci-fi — the electrolyser. And after a... 


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