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App streamlines filling, exchanging processes
1st December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s only approved 9 kg pressure vessel manufacturer Cylinders4Africa has developed a tech-forward application (app) for various contemporary industries and sectors that rely on portable... 


Competition grows in specialty gases market
2nd November 2023

Afrox to support South African industries in need of exacting specification gases to calibrate emissions detection instruments Competition in the calibration gases market is heating up with leading... 


Port Elizabeth ASU down due to power outages
8th June 2023

A lack of vital life-saving supplies of Medical Oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities threatens Eastern Cape AFROX has been in urgent talks with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM)... 


Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
50 more R105bn Hive Hydrogen projects still not enough if demand projections continue, says GM
25th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The R105-billion investment pledge by Hive Hydrogen at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fifth South Africa Investment Conference was the biggest by far, resulting in Engineering News & Mining Weekly... 


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Hive hydrogen plant, South Africa – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been registered as a Special Integrated Project, which signifies that it will be prioritised for implementation and can follow an expedited path to delivery with set and shorter... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa executive chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
Green hydrogen investment pledge hits conference’s top spot at R105bn
17th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The investment into green hydrogen was the biggest investment pledge by far to be announced at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC) in Sandton. The R105-billion energy investment... 


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Sasol hands over 285 ha land to government
7th October 2022

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has handed over 285 ha of agricultural land to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) to support the further development of... 


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Sasol addresses food security, unemployment in its communities
7th October 2022

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has launched Bridge to Work (BtW), a portfolio of initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment in its communities across the country. This is done by developing... 


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Afrox cautiously optimistic about post-Covid success
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

While signs of economic recovery have been evident since Covid-related restrictions were lifted, chemical industry company African Oxygen (Afrox) is cautious about the long-term effects, as “quite... 


Afrox plants certified to FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Standard
5th April 2022

In further support of its high-purity range of food-grade gases for use in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), accelerated ripening, fast chilling/freezing and other food related processing... 


Former Eskom CEO and Standard Bank chairperson Thulani Gcabashe
Gcabashe to step down as Standard Bank chair
31st March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Financial institution Standard Bank has announced the retirement of chairperson and director of the company and the Standard Bank of South Africa (SBSA) boards Thulani Gcabashe at the conclusion of... 


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Now’s the time for full energy freedom, says green hydrogen stalwart Andrew Forrest
17th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Let’s give energy sovereignty to the world. Renewable energy is everywhere. Every country can produce it. Now is the time to capture it, and have full energy freedom, enthused Fortescue Metals... 


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Green hydrogen plant, South Africa
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Hive Hydrogen and Linde, through its wholly owned South African subsidiary Afrox, plan to establish a green ammonia plant with its own dedicated power supply, at the Coega Special Economic Zone,... 


Afrox to load Gas Tank with safe LPG
28th January 2022

AFROX has struck a partnership deal with independent black woman-owned and managed LPG distributor, Gas Tank, to sell its Safety Gas into the informal and low-income areas of the East Rand. The... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa chairperson Thulani Gcabashe
Green ammonia team aims for bankable project proposal within 18 months
18th January 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since announcing plans to build a green ammonia export plant in Nelson Mandela Bay, the partners behind the project Hive Hydrogen, Built Africa and Afrox subsidiary Linde have witnessed a great... 


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Formal launch of South Africa’s first green ammonia project on Tuesday
12th January 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The formal launch of South Africa’s first green ammonia project takes place on Tuesday, against the background of the initiative having already secured an in-principle offtake agreement from a... 


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On-The-Air (17/12/2021)
17th December 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Every Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday’s At the Coalface transcript:... 


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Exciting green ammonia export plan for Nelson Mandela Bay
15th December 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Hive Hydrogen and Built Africa – together as Hive Hydrogen – as well as Linde plc, through its wholly owned South African subsidiary Afrox, have teamed up to establish a huge green ammonia export... 


Afrox’s extended 360° construction site solution
4th November 2021

Initially designed for GTAW, Afrox’s MUPP solution has proven effective for any gas shielded welding process, including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW and MCAW. In addition to solving the cylinder clutter... 


AWC widens distribution of Böhler Welding range
2nd November 2021

While owned by Afrox, AWC is a totally separate entity that is solely responsible for the Böhler Welding product range in South Africa. Officially registered as the African Welding Company, AWC now... 


Sasol is studying the production of sustainable aviation fuels using green hydrogen at Secunda (pictured) instead of hydrogen from coal
South Africa has potential to unlock decarbonised chemicals sector, new study shows
12th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

If South Africa can unlock disruptive technology, in particular green hydrogen, it could decarbonise its petrochemicals and chemicals sectors and become a leading global producer of green fuels and... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Sasol triples 2030 decarbonisation target, makes net-zero by 2050 pledge
22nd September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Chemicals and energy group Sasol has announced a material acceleration of its decarbonisation plans, confirming that it will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030 rather than by the... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
South Africa’s green hydrogen ‘first mover’ opportunity based on three structural advantages
8th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa has three favourable structural characteristics that potentially give it a “first mover advantage” to become a global green-hydrogen leader, Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler argued in his... 


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Sasol, UCT confirm progress on catalysts that convert hydrogen, CO2 into green jet fuel
6th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which aims to become a leader in South Africa’s promising green hydrogen industry, reports that research advancements have been achieved that are supportive of the... 


Afrox working with authorities to ensure deliveries of medical oxygen to hospitals
15th July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gas supplier Afrox says it is working with the authorities and that hospital deliveries to areas affected by civil strife remain a priority where police escort is available. As a result of the... 


Barloworld brings industry veteran Gwagwa on board as chairperson
14th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial services company Barloworld has appointed Dr Nolulamo Gwagwa chairperson of the board, effective October 1. This is in addition to her appointment as independent nonexecutive director. 


Oxygen supply hampered by logistical issues,  but reserves are ‘adequate’
Oxygen supply hampered by logistical issues, but reserves are ‘adequate’
5th February 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial gases company Afrox has confirmed that it has adequate reserves of liquid oxygen in storage across South Africa and that it has supplied oxygen as required by public and private... 


Afrox invests in a new speciality gases plant
4th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Afrox, sub-Saharan Africa’s market leader in gases and welding products, has recently completed a new made-to-order speciality gases plant in response to rising market demand for complex gas... 


Covid-linked oxygen shortage set to impact industrial users
29th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial and specialty gases supplier Air Liquide has confirmed that medical oxygen consumption from hospital customers is “increasing very significantly” and that the necessary reallocation of... 


Oxygen supply hampered by logistical issues, but there are adequate reserves, say suppliers
Oxygen supply hampered by logistical issues, but there are adequate reserves, say suppliers
21st January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial gases company Afrox has confirmed that it has adequate reserves of liquid oxygen in storage across South Africa and that it has supplied oxygen as required by public and private... 


No shortage of medical Oxygen and no supply issues - Afrox
19th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Afrox wishes to state again there is no supply shortage of medical grade Oxygen to its contracted customers in South Africa and the Company has more than 1250-tons of liquid Oxygen in its back-up... 


Oxygen shortage owing to Covid set to impact industrial users
11th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial and specialty gases supplier Air Liquide has confirmed that medical oxygen consumption from hospital customers is “increasing very significantly” and that the necessary reallocation of... 


voestalpine Böhler Welding and Afrox Ltd. form Joint Venture for the manufacture of welding consumables
voestalpine Böhler Welding and Afrox Ltd. form Joint Venture for the manufacture of welding consumables
24th November 2020

voestalpine Böhler Welding and Afrox Ltd. are excited to announce the strengthening of their presence in the South African and Sub-Saharan African region by forming a joint venture to manufacture... 


Company’s philosophy the secret behind its success
Company’s philosophy the secret behind its success
18th November 2020

With more than 50 years of supplying and manufacturing storage and materials handling equipment globally, storage system engineering company Linvar believes its design and manufacturing philosophy... 


voestalpine Böhler Welding and Afrox Ltd. form Joint Venture for the manufacture of welding consumables
3rd November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

voestalpine Böhler Welding and Afrox Ltd. are excited to announce the strengthening of their presence in the South African and Sub-Saharan African region by forming a joint venture to manufacture... 


Key issues in welding stainless steels
23rd October 2020

Most stainless steels have good weldability if some key issues are understood and addressed, correct procedures are followed and expert advice is obtained if the organisation is inexperienced, says... 


Afrox declares earnings dividend for shareholders
11th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Strong cash management and cash flow places company in a good position to take advantage of emerging opportunities, and maintain a dividend payment in line with dividend policy. On behalf of our... 


Afrox manages healthy dividend, profit despite lower demand in H1
Afrox manages healthy dividend, profit despite lower demand in H1
11th September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gas supplier African Oxygen (Afrox) has declared a dividend of 38c a share for the six months ended June 30. It also posted earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit) of R336-million and basic... 


US agency provides oxygen support for South Africa
31st July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

 The US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $3.5-million (R59-million) to support South Africa's Department of Health’s oxygen... 


US agency provides oxygen support to South Africa
15th July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

 The US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $3.5-million (R59-million) to support South Africa's Department of Health’s oxygen... 


No shortage of medical oxygen supply
10th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As the sole supplier of medical oxygen to the state hospitals and clinics as well as to a number of privately owned hospitals and clinics, Afrox affirms that there is no shortage of medical oxygen... 


Afrox assures public there are sufficient supplies of medical oxygen
10th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gas supplier Afrox has assured the public that there is no shortage of medical oxygen in South Africa, contrary to what some media reports may have suggested. Afrox, as the sole supplier of... 


Afrox achieves level 1 status under SA’s b-bbee regulations
17th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

African Oxygen Limited (Afrox) has achieved Level 1 status under South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment regulations. This is an historic achievement for Afrox and will open doors to... 


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