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DNG Energy group CEO Aldworth Mbalati
DNG Energy to begin LNG bunkering operations at Coega
12th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Delta Natural Gas (DNG) Energy has received final authorisation from the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to begin liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations in the Port of Coega, in... 


Renergen, Logico Logistics ink LNG supply agreement
Renergen, Logico Logistics ink LNG supply agreement
6th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has signed an agreement with trucking company Logico Logistics to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Total filling stations along the... 


Total says Mozambique LNG project progressing despite instability
2nd October 2020 By: Reuters

French oil and gas major Total said on Thursday it was moving ahead with its $20 billion natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique, despite growing concerns about a wave of militant attacks by rebels... 


Transition to green energy needs to happen as soon as possible, says think tank
25th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

The transition from burning fossil fuels and the large-scale emitting of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases to renewable energies needs to happen as quickly as the industry can manage,... 


Demonstrators protest against the Atlantic Coast pipeline in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
Natural gas is the rich world’s new coal
9th September 2020 By: Bloomberg

Even the cleanest fossil fuel is losing its appeal to rich nations. Just a few years ago, natural gas was hailed as vital for the transition toward an economy that runs on renewable energy. But... 


NO NEED TO IMPORT
Reduced demand will see South Africa becoming somewhat self-sufficient in terms of fuels production if all refineries are operational
Long-term demand structure for petroleum unclear
4th September 2020 By: Darren Parker

It is expected that the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to negatively affect liquid fuels demand in the short term, but whether this represents a long-term structural shift is not yet clear, says... 


CEO Stefano Marani
Renergen completes LNG auction registration process
2nd September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has completed the registration process for South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) auction, with the number of registrations significantly... 


RENEWING ENERGY 
Renewable energy is fast becoming more affordable
Regulations, pricing a challenge for local LNG uptake
28th August 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Despite there being vast benefits to using liquefied natural gas (LNG) locally, natural gas producer Renergen tells Engineering News that regulations and pricing are impeding the growth of the LNG... 


LNG project should benefit SADC
28th August 2020

Untapped expertise in Southern Africa should benefit from the opportunities provided by the exploitation of the large liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves discovered off the coast of northern... 


Mozambique, Total agree to ‘Joint Task Force’ to help secure mega LNG project
Mozambique, Total agree to ‘Joint Task Force’ to help secure mega LNG project
24th August 2020 By: Terence Creamer

French energy major Total, which is leading the development of the $20-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) megaproject in northern Mozambique, announced on Monday that it had signed a new... 


Islamic State-linked fighters seize Mozambique LNG port town
14th August 2020 By: Bloomberg

Fighters linked to Islamic State took control of a northern Mozambican port town that’s been a key logistics link for a $23-billion natural-gas project that Total is building, according to Risk... 


Australia views resources resilience as core to post-pandemic recovery
Australia views resources resilience as core to post-pandemic recovery
7th August 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic early in 2020 completely changed the global social and economic landscape, causing travel restrictions and physical distancing precautions in an effort to halt... 


Renergen spuds first well as expected
3rd August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The drill rig at emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s Virginia gas project production hub, in the Free State, is preparing to spud the first well in the programme. The upcoming... 


Renergen completes plant design ahead of schedule
29th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has completed the design of its Virginia gas plant, 22 days ahead of schedule. The significant achievement marks the completion of the... 


New coupling introduced to meet updated LPG tanker standard
24th July 2020

As per a Bulletin issued by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Association of Southern Africa (LPGSASA) and further legislated by the Department of Employment and Labour, Cam-and-Groove type... 


Sapia welcomes energy budget speech
23rd July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has welcomed the Budget Vote speech delivered by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane on behalf of Mineral Resources and... 


Standard Bank signs $485m financing deal for mega Mozambique gas project
Standard Bank signs $485m financing deal for mega Mozambique gas project
17th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South African banking group Standard Bank confirmed on July 17 that it would contribute $485-million (over R8-billion) in debt finance to the $20-billion Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)... 


Virtual event to showcase opportunities arising from mega Moz gas projects
Virtual event to showcase opportunities arising from mega Moz gas projects
16th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

A virtual event is being planned for early August to expose South African companies to the opportunities that are likely to arise directly from the mega-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects... 


The compression station at Renergen's Virginia gas project, in the Free State.
Renergen bringing LNG fuel alternative to South Africa
15th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The current global recession is accelerating the transformation to cleaner energy sources and the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in transport owing to the need to reduce costs by as much as... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
Renergen CEO discusses company, project investment case
9th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE- and ASX-listed Renergen is aiming to supply between 12% and 15% of the world's helium with Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project, in the Free State. The project is owned by Renergen subsidiary,... 


First inclined well at Renergen’s Virginia gas project to spud later this month
9th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The first inclined well at emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s Virginia gas project, in the Free State, is expected to spud late in July, and reach the primary target at... 


Africa’s biggest investment takes shape under Islamist threat
7th July 2020 By: Bloomberg

Dozens of soldiers clutching AK-47s and grenade launchers watch over roaring bulldozers on the white sand beach that meets a tropical turquoise sea. They’re guarding Africa’s biggest investment: a... 


The compression station at Renergen's Virginia gas project, in the Free State.
Renergen believes Virginia project could relieve global helium shortage woes
7th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen says its Virginia project, in South Africa’s Free State province, has the potential to be the answer to the world’s helium shortage woes following... 


Renergen's Virginia gas project, in the FreeState.
Renergen, Total South Africa ink LNG distribution agreement
18th June 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen and Total South Africa have signed an agreement for the joint marketing and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through Total’s... 


Renergen remains on track to execute Virginia gas project
1st June 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The 2020 reporting period has arguably been emerging liquefied natural gas (LNG) and helium producer Renergen’s busiest to date, with major milestones including a successfully completed initial... 


Mozambique LNG project expected to receive R267bn in funding in June
28th May 2020 By: Schalk Burger

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique is expected to receive about R267-billion, or about $15-billion, of financing commitments at a signing ceremony scheduled for June, Rand Merchant... 


Pipeline construction at Renergen's Virginia project to resume
28th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Engineering consultant EPCM Bonisana, a subsidiary of EPCM Holdings, plans to remobilise on June 1 for the restart of construction of the pipeline at emerging domestic natural gas and helium... 


Drilling of first inclined well to start at Renergen’s Virginia gas project
13th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has signed a contract with hydraulic exploration drilling rig manufacturer Bohrmeister Technik to start the drilling of the first inclined... 


The PetroSA refinery in Mossel Bay
CEF denies nine ‘requests’ for support amount to a bailout
12th May 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has outlined an extensive list of support measures – including access to a portion of the fuel levy and carbon-tax proceeds – which it argued on... 


CEF fills all vacant CEO positions for group companies
11th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Having not had permanent CEOs since 2014, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) has now filled the position of group CEO, as well as all vacant CEO positions at its group companies, in particular at the... 


International oil, gas industry in unchartered waters – Norton Rose Fulbright
International oil, gas industry in unchartered waters – Norton Rose Fulbright
6th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

The oil and gas industry is experiencing a “truly historic moment”, with prices having dropped below zero for a barrel of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments likely to be halted in the... 


AN EVOLVING MARKET 

New spot-trading mechanisms and a wider variety of indices used for long-term contracts point towards LNG becoming an increasingly flexible commodity
LNG market sees increased clean energy demand
24th April 2020

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased by 12.5% to 359-million tonnes last year, which is a significant increase that bolsters LNG’s growing role in the transition to a lower... 


POTENTIAL UNLOCKED

LPG’s versatility in domestic, commercial and industrial applications, and impending supply capacity improvements, are significant factors signalling the potential for growth for the industry
Opportune time for LPG growth
24th April 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The local liquified petroleum gas (LPG) market is an underdeveloped industry and has significant growth potential, largely owing to its use as an energy source, says the Liquefied Petroleum Gas... 


Renergen completes pipeline design at flagship gas project
17th April 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen has completed the design of the pipeline at its Virginia gas project, in the Free State, thereby achieving the project’s third milestone. According... 


EXPANDING GAS
Afrox’s R75-million investment into Mozambique is aimed at taking full advantage of the country’s offshore liquid natural gas development
Mozambique expansion key for gas supplier
10th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed gas supplier Afrox has committed a R75-million capital investment to establish and develop a new regional branch in Pemba and an on-site store in Palma, both in Mozambique, over the next... 


Wentworth delays release of financial results until later in April
8th April 2020 By: Donna Slater

As a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Aim-listed independent, East Africa-focused natural gas company Wentworth is delaying the release of its full year financial results, which were... 


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