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Significant growth expected in flame arrestor market
7th September 2018

The global flame arrestors market is estimated to be $713.8-million in 2018 and is projected to reach $924.7-million by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.31%, according to research... 


Brenmiller Energy markets thermal generation, storage solution into African countries
6th September 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Solar power company Brenmiller Energy is focusing on African countries to fill its project pipeline, where it sees strong growth for renewable energy and energy storage solutions. Brenmiller in... 


HOUSING THE GASSES
13 gas generators are housed 300 m away from the smelter
Waste gas fuels smelter
31st August 2018 By: Halima Frost

A gas processing plant, built by backup and continuous power solutions provider Diesel Electric Services, in Boshoek near Rustenburg, has achieved over 45 000 lost-time injury-free hours in its... 


Lithium-ion batteries, energy storage on strong demand growth trajectory
Lithium-ion batteries, energy storage on strong demand growth trajectory
13th August 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The automotive industry’s use of lithium-ion batteries is on track to grow seven-fold to 650 GWh by 2025, from 70 GWh in 2017; the increase in energy storage, although from a lower base, will add... 


UAE to build oil pipeline between Eritrea and Ethiopia – Fana Broadcasting
10th August 2018 By: Reuters

The United Arab Emirates will build an oil pipeline connecting Eritrea's port city of Assab with Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, an Ethiopian state-affiliated broadcaster said on Friday. Fana... 


Transnet Group CEO Siyabonga Gama, TPL COO Sibongiseni Khathi and Transnet COO Mlamuli Buthelezi
Transnet Pipelines unveils new national operating centre
13th July 2018 By: Shirley le Guern

A new national operating centre (NOC) that will serve as a nerve centre for Transnet Pipelines (TPL) and its 3 800 km underground national pipeline network was officially opened in Durban on... 


Key enviro assessment launched for SA gas and power networks
6th July 2018 By: Nadine James

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute are undertaking a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) for the development of a... 


Nigeria power generation drops after ruptured gas pipe shuts six power stations
19th June 2018 By: Reuters

Nigeria experienced a sharp drop in power after a gas pipeline rupture caused six power stations to halt operations temporarily, the electricity grid operator said, underscoring the chronic... 


Morocco, Nigeria agree on next steps for offshore/onshore gas pipeline
11th June 2018 By: Reuters

Morocco and Nigeria on Sunday signed a joint declaration in Rabat laying out the next steps for the completion of a gas pipeline deal that will be built onshore and offshore, Moroccan state news... 


Kenya launches pilot oil export scheme via Mombasa
4th June 2018 By: Reuters

Kenya has launched a pilot scheme to export crude oil via Mombasa as part of efforts to capitalise on the country's oil reserves. The East African country discovered commercial oil reserves in its... 


Metair seeks to acquire Slovenian battery manufacturer for €300m
Metair seeks to acquire Slovenian battery manufacturer for €300m
1st June 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed energy storage and automotive component manufacturer Metair has submitted an indicative nonbinding offer to acquire battery manufacturer Tovarna Akumulatorskih Baterij (TAB), in Slovenia.  


Energy Minister Jeff Radebe
Radebe sees energy contributing $25bn to South Africa’s $100bn investment target
16th May 2018 By: Terence Creamer

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says one-quarter, or $25-billion, of South Africa's newly announced five-year investment target of $100-billion could be met through investments in new energy projects,... 


TNPA acting Durban port manager Nokuzola Nkowane
TNPA presents strategy to improve transformation at Island View Precinct
12th April 2018 By: Shirley le Guern

A major shake-up within the Island View Precinct (IVP) in the port of Durban is expected after Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) began engaging tenants ahead of the implementation of its new... 


Nigeria awards two of three gas pipeline deals
6th April 2018 By: Reuters

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Friday it had awarded two of three gas pipeline contracts which in total will be worth more than $2.8-billion. One contract for a roughly... 


Nersa announces petroleum pipelines tariff hike
16th March 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted freight logistics group Transnet a lower-than-requested allowable revenue increase for 2018/19 tariff period to cushion end users... 


Tetra4 plant in the Free State
South Africa to become eighth country to export helium by 2019 – Renergen
12th March 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Alternative and renewable energy investment firm Renergen expects to become a significant global producer of helium when its Virginia project starts production in 2019.  


Energy execs says tariff gambit could hit shale, LNG project costs
7th March 2018 By: Reuters

Energy executives say the Trump administration's proposed steel and aluminum tariffs could bump up the cost of big-ticket projects needed for rapidly rising US shale oil and gas output by three to... 


SA company exploring nuclear, other opportunities abroad
2nd March 2018 By: Nadine James

South Africa-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi Nuclear Services’ current plans surrounding diversification into biomass, waste-to-energy and gas projects as well... 


Sinopec commits to R6bn upgrade of Chevron South Africa refinery as buyout deal gathers pace
Sinopec commits to R6bn upgrade of Chevron South Africa refinery as buyout deal gathers pace
11th January 2018

Chinese oil company China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has undertaken to invest R6-billion to upgrade and modernise Chevron South Africa’s (CSA’s) Cape Town-based oil refinery, if... 


SEAN MULSHAW
An increase in demand for passenger electric vehicles will be driven predominantly by the Asia-Pacific region – especially China – as well as Europe and North America
Electric vehicle growth puts pressure on nickel supply
8th December 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie estimates that nickel demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from about 40 000 t in 2016 to 220 000 t in 2025, as demand for... 


President Jacob Zuma and Energy Minister David Mahlobo
Zuma promises ‘seamless’ ANC transition at energy indaba that sidesteps IRP debate
7th December 2017 By: Terence Creamer

President Jacob Zuma used his address at the Energy Indaba, taking place in Johannesburg this week, to assure business and investors that the upcoming African National Congress (ANC) elective... 


NEW TECHNOLOGY
Haskel engineers will explain solutions to mitigate hydrogen embrittlement in pressure vessels  at the annual Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Energy Summit in 2018
Engineer to unveil new industry technology
1st December 2017

High-pressure equipment and technology manufacturer Haskel has revealed that its product engineer Poova Mahmoudian will be unveiling new industry technology, as part of a collaborative technology... 


PARKING THE BUS 
Next Grace Investments’ depots enables buses and trucks to refuel and park at the facilities, while drivers have access to food and shower facilities
Company expands diesel supply to include buses
24th November 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Wholesale prices fuel supplier Next Grace Investments is providing a valuable diesel supply solutions for clients in the bus and truck industry. During the Gauteng Bus Indaba and Strategic Planning... 


Microgrids add new arrow to Africa’s electricity access quiver
Microgrids add new arrow to Africa’s electricity access quiver
24th November 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

The launch of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid on Robben Island – the World Heritage Site in Table Bay, Cape Town, which, until recently, relied on diesel to... 


Power and utilities drone market worth more than $9bn
24th November 2017 By: Donna Slater

The international drone market comprising solutions that use drones for the power and utilities industries is worth as much as $9.46-billion a year, according to a report published by professional... 


SOHAR REFINERY Orpic is undertaking strategic growth projects including the Sohar Refinery Improvement Project and the Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex
400 emergency shutdown valves supplied to Oman petrochemicals project
10th November 2017

Industrial product supplier Metso supplied 400 industry-leading Neles emergency shutdown (ESD) valves for an ethylene cracker as part of the new Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex (LPIC) project in... 


UNDER PRESSURE 
Energas' core focus is supplying systems and equipment for natural gas and petrochemical industries
Pressure equipment for petrochem industry
27th October 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gas equipment supplier Energas Technologies says it will be beneficial being a local distributor and service provider for Italy-based specialised equipment manufacturer VRV, to local refineries and... 


SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Sasol’s Secunda plant shutdown every eight years gives many suppliers the opportunity to do maintenance and replacements
Supplier prepares for maintenance shutdown
27th October 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Specialist valve, overpressure, combustion, pipeline, and product storage equipment supplier Heaton Valves Africa (HVA) is gearing up for petrochemicals giant Sasol’s major plant maintenance... 


US Energy Secretary Rick Perry
US to strengthen energy partnerships in Africa, says US Energy Secretary
25th October 2017 By: Kim Cloete

US Energy Secretary Rick Perry says his government is committed to strengthening its energy partnerships with African countries, but has called for a clear and transparent regulatory environment.... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
Renergen secures onshore petroleum production right in South Africa; will locally produce LNG
24th October 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

The Petroleum Agency of South Africa has granted integrated alternative and renewable energy business Renergen’s Tetra4 subsidiary environmental authorisation for its Free State natural gas... 


SA weighs market opportunities as utility-scale  battery storage prospects improve
SA weighs market opportunities as utility-scale battery storage prospects improve
13th October 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Following the release of an energy storage techno-economic study ‘The South Africa Energy Storage Technology and Market Assessment’, advocating that South Africa requires market preparation to take... 


VIRTUAL NETWORK
The ‘virtual’ distribution network is an innovative road-based delivery system of compressed-gas tube-trailer modules each storing compressed gas for distribution to customers
‘Virtual’ gas network expands offering to firms within 300 km of Joburg
6th October 2017 By: Donna Slater

Through a rapidly expanding gas distribution network, gas supplier Virtual Gas Network is presenting the energy industry with lower energy costs and improved profitability, while also enabling... 


Sale of South Africa’s strategic fuel stocks heads to court
5th October 2017 By: African News Agency

The question of whether South Africa can access strategic fuel stocks sold way below market price in a controversial deal made in late 2015 will be answered by a court of law, Strategic Fuel Fund... 


Transnet upgrades fuel pipeline from Durban to Johannesburg
5th October 2017 By: African News Agency

Transnet’s has commissioned its upgraded 55 km multiproduct pipeline, which will enable it to move four petroleum products from Durban to Johannesburg. When the 24-inch trunk-line was first... 


ARA recommits to 2020 clean fuels policy
21st September 2017 By: Natasha Odendaal

The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARA) on Thursday confirmed its commitment to the 2020 clean fuel policy, which outlined a plan for vehicle emission controls and standards to... 


ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT The programme encompasses project and operations management, mentoring and skills development, as well as assistance with International Organisation of Standardisation accreditation
Company champions enterprise development in fledgling waste industry
8th September 2017 By: Nadine James

Skills and socioeconomic development company Bosch Ulwazi launched the first phase of its three-year Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme in KwaZulu-Natal, in July. The Petroleum and... 


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