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Transport Minister Babara Creecy speaking at the signing of the terminal operator agreement between TNPA and Ukwanda LNG.
TNPA signs 25-year LNG terminal agreement for Port of Ngqura
28th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Ukwanda LNG, to develop an onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification facility... 


Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe
Rwanda says Mozambique has secured funds for it to continue Cabo Delgado mission
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Mozambique had secured the funds for Rwanda's army to continue its deployment in the insurgency-hit and gas-rich Cabo Delgado province.  Rwanda sent... 


Roadmap calls for gas supply, liquefied natural gas terminals, pipelines, storage and gas-to-power infrastructure to be designated as strategic national economic infrastructure.
Industrial gas users outline policy actions needed to avert gas cliff
18th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Gas Users Association-Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has outlined the policy requirements it believes are now required to mitigate what would otherwise be a steep decline in gas supply to... 


Dominic Goncalves
Opinion: Will the Hormuz crisis further delay South Africa’s gas-to-power plans?
8th May 2026

In this article, Naviara Energy founder and director and Cresco Project Finance energy strategy advisory partner Dominic Goncalves writes that South Africa's planned gas-to-power are unlikely to be... 


LNG tanks
Gas, fuel-focused funding to support economies amid Gulf crisis
24th April 2026

In an effort to support African and Caribbean economies affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict, multilateral trade finance institution African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) reports that it... 


STRENGTHENED COOPERATION 
Senegal and Nigeria have committed to strengthening cooperation in areas such as refining, policy development, gas monetisation and national oil company collaboration
Senegal, Nigeria deepen cooperation to strengthen energy ties
24th April 2026

Gas monetisation and broader gas cooperation will become central to strengthening energy ties between Senegal and Nigeria, following a high-level working visit aimed at deepening collaboration... 


Global energy demand up 1.3% in 2025, electricity demand up by 3% – IEA
20th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025, which is slightly below the preceding decade’s average of 1.4% and significantly lower than in 2024, while global electricity demand increased by... 


The grid needs more wires, more transformers and more storage
Oil persists, coal declines, renewables increase by 2040, but global warming to rise through to 2100, says Bain&Co
17th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Even under the low-carbon scenario, modelled by consulting firm Bain & Co in its 'Global Energy and Materials Outlook 2026' report, fossil fuel supply constitutes 52% of global primary energy... 


Oil and gas drilling rig
Middle East conflict drives renewed interest in shale exploration in some countries
16th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid conflict in the Middle East, a new research paper from energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has highlighted the importance of elevating strategic energy security priorities as countries... 


IMF cuts South Africa’s growth outlook amid mounting war-linked energy crisis
IMF cuts South Africa’s growth outlook amid mounting war-linked energy crisis
14th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its 2026 growth projection for the South African economy to only 1% from a January projection of 1.4%, as it warned that the outbreak of war in the... 


IMF, World Bank, IEA warn that fuel prices may remain high for prolonged period
IMF, World Bank, IEA warn that fuel prices may remain high for prolonged period
14th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank Group have jointly warned that fuel and fertiliser prices may remain high for a prolonged... 


Stakeholders witness the official signing of the MoU between Zululand Energy Terminal and RBIDZ
RBIDZ works to convert R243bn energy pipeline into realised projects
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having successfully hosted a two-day inaugural KZN Energy Indaba tailored to the prospects of Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) and the... 


An image of battery storage solution
Diesel generation remains key energy source
10th April 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid a challenging energy landscape, diesel-based power generation remains one of the predominant standby energy sources across the African continent, despite diesel generator demand slowly... 


Fuel price surge adds cost pressures, sparks supply security debate in S Africa
Fuel price surge adds cost pressures, sparks supply security debate in S Africa
27th March 2026

With fuel prices set to rise steeply next week, South Africans are bracing for new affordability pressures, and debates are also raging about how the country should mitigate security of supply and... 


Magazine cover image
Technology central to overcoming mining’s growth constraints
13th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Given the increasing depths and complexity of orebodies, high and volatile energy costs, logistics bottlenecks and growing demand for safer and sustainable operations, the adoption of digital... 


Vopak's logo
Vopak delays investment on South African LNG project to 2028
4th March 2026 By: Reuters

Dutch tank storage and terminal operator Vopak has pushed back a final investment decision (FID) on South Africa's first liquefied natural gas terminal to 2028, a senior executive said on... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa reflects on Africa's energy future amid global upheaval
3rd March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the current global upheavals and what they mean for African energy in his welcoming address at Africa Energy... 


Oil tankers at sea
Ship insurers cancel war risk cover due to Iran conflict
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

Several marine insurers said they are cancelling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf. Insurers including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the... 


An image of James Rockall
LPG viewed as lever to expand energy access, clean cooking
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could play a significant role in improving energy access, resilience and economic participation across Africa, particularly in regions where grid-based electricity... 


Drone view of Durban harbour
Vitol backs proposed $3bn LNG power plant for South Africa's Durban port
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

Global commodity trader Vitol is backing a consortium planning to build a $3-billion gas-fired power station and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility at South Africa's east coast Durban... 


solar panels, wind turbines and electricity pylons
RMB provides R4.45bn funding to expand Reatile’s energy investments
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has structured a R4.45-billion funding package to support energy investment company Reatile Group’s expansion across South Africa’s energy sector,... 


sasol secunda
Sasol warns of interim earnings plunge on the back of impairments, weak prices
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Sasol has warned that its earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to fall sharply, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to decline by between 89% and 99%... 


An image of Dr Jens Tülsner
Uptake of alternative fuels necessitates better medical support access
30th January 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The maritime energy transition from traditional fuels and marine gas to cleaner fuels, such as ammonia, biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol, is raising concern at... 


A map showing the location of the Mozambique LNG project
Mozambique, TotalEnergies relaunch $20bn LNG project
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique and TotalEnergies agreed on Thursday to relaunch construction on the French energy major's $20-billion liquefied natural gas project in the country, even as they continue negotiations... 


CBi-electric African Cables Managing Director Luis Corte commemorates 90 years of powering SA industry
CBi-electric: african cables celebrates 90 years of powering SA industry
23rd January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa confronts issues such as ageing infrastructure, rising energy demand and the need to modernise its power systems, few companies can claim a legacy as deeply intertwined with the... 


Siyavuya Power Projects CEO Graham Roebuck
Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
10th December 2025

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


Cars, made in Morocco and intended for export, wait to be shipped at Tanger Med Port, on the Strait of Gibraltar, east of Tangier, Morocco
Morocco to open two deepwater ports in 2026 and 2028, Minister says
9th December 2025 By: Reuters

Morocco will open a new deepwater Mediterranean port next year and another on the Atlantic in 2028, Equipment and Water minister Nizar Baraka said, as the North African country aims to replicate... 


Britain, Netherlands withdraw $2.2 billion backing for Total-led Mozambique LNG
1st December 2025 By: Reuters

Britain and the Netherlands are withdrawing a combined $2.2-billion in support for the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project, they said separately on Monday, after both hired firms to probe... 


The late CEF chairperson Unati Figlan
CEF mourns sudden death of a director
28th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has conveyed its regret at the sudden passing of director Unati Figlan, who also served as the chairperson of legacy entities PetroSA, Strategic Fuel Fund and iGas.... 


GasHub chairperson Thomas Shaw
New industry-led GasHub created to pool demand and catalyse new supply
27th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Twenty-two industrial gas users from the glass, metal, food manufacturing, mining and chemical sectors have formally launched a demand aggregator known as GasHub in a bid to develop the... 


NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
21st November 2025

NOA Group – a renewable energy generator, aggregator and trader – is playing an important role in helping to transform South Africa’s energy market for the better. Watch this Engineering News &... 


TNPA acting CE Phyllis Difeto and Umhlathuze mayor Councillor Xolani Ngwezi
TNPA renews MoU with uMhlathuze to enhance Richards Bay
18th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the City of uMhlathuze in KwaZulu-Natal have renewed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two entities first signed in 2018 to strengthen... 


Army personnel near Palma Mozambique
TotalEnergies' Mozambique gas 'fortress' fuels local anger and insurgency fears
13th November 2025 By: Reuters

Hotel manager Fernando Cuna waited four years for TotalEnergies to resume construction of its $20-billion liquefied natural gas project on Mozambique's coast, hoping it would bring clients to the... 


IGUA-SA executive officer Jaco Human
Industrial gas users call for Presidency-led intervention to avert ‘gas cliff’
12th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Gas Users Association–South Africa (IGUA-SA) is calling for the creation of a new structure under The Presidency to coordinate the actions needed to avert the ‘gas cliff’ faced by... 


A rendering of the Mozambique LNG plant
Mozambique may dispute TotalEnergies proposals on LNG project
31st October 2025 By: Reuters

Mozambique's government may have counter-arguments to the updated budget and schedule proposed by TotalEnergies for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project it is leading in the Southern African... 


Some of the initial projects are expected to secure fuel through storage and regasification terminal proposed for the Port of Richards Bay
Department amends gas-to-power RFP and confirms new submission deadline
28th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Electricity and Energy has amended the request for proposal (RFP) documentation for the inaugural procurement of 2 000 MW of gas-to-power and has also announced an extension to... 


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