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A court ruling last week voided most of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's environmental assessment law for resource projects.
Canada court ruling on key environmental law risks deterring investments
20th October 2023 By: Reuters

A Canadian court ruling that voided most of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's environmental assessment law for resource projects has sparked fresh policy uncertainty and risks deterring investments,... 


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Energy transition raises questions
20th October 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

The African oil and gas industry is facing increasing pressure to clarify the implications of the energy transition for upstream operations and business models, and explain the contributions that... 


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Oil and gas can benefit S Africa, deserves consideration
20th October 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With about 27-billion barrels of prospective oil and gas resources on its south, west and east coasts, as well as more than 5.6-trillion cubic metres of prospective shale gas resources onshore,... 


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Conference hears calls for unified action
20th October 2023

During her keynote address at this year’s Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Pinky Kekana called on all sectors of South Africa to work together to realise... 


OLI South Africa
OLI South Africa
20th October 2023

OLI is the world’s top-selling supplier of industrial vibration technology products. The OLI product is distributed in Africa by its subsidiary in Gauteng, South Africa. 


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Santos faces court action, but soothes with stellar quarter
19th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has started proceedings in the Federal Court against oil and gas giant Santos, alleging breaches of important record keeping obligations in the National Gas... 


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Africa needs lots of geological research regarding critical clean energy mineral deposits
18th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The recently developed global need for critical clean energy minerals has created a need for deeper geological research across the continent, including in mature mining jurisdictions. This was one... 


Shell's court battle over South African energy exploration delayed – lawyer
18th October 2023 By: Reuters

A court case over whether to allow Shell to explore for oil and gas off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast has been delayed until next year, a lawyer for environmentalists said on Wednesday. Shell... 


Woodside posts solid quarter
18th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has reported an 8% increase in production for the quarter ended September, with production reaching 47.8-million barrels of oil equivalent. The company on Wednesday... 


Energy-starved Africa needs fairer climate treatment: OPEC sec gen
17th October 2023 By: Reuters

Africa should be treated fairly while addressing global climate challenges as the continent contributes the smallest share to green house gas emissions globally, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al... 


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IAA ruling: MAC calls on govt to expedite response
16th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to expeditiously respond to the Supreme Court’s opinion that core aspects of the federal Impact... 


Portugal to launch pioneering auction for piped green hydrogen soon
13th October 2023 By: Reuters

Portugal will launch a pioneering auction for rights to sell green hydrogen for injection into the national gas grid in the coming weeks, with crucial state aid being discussed with Brussels,... 


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More urgency needed for CCUS development - Woodmac
13th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Advisory firm Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac) has called for urgency to meet the seven-billion tonnes carbon capture required to meet the global net zero goals by 2050. Speaking in Houston this year,... 


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Cutter fans enhance performance in pump agitation
13th October 2023

The integration of innovative features in pump design has significantly enhanced performance and efficiency, with significant benefits for lowering total cost of ownership. One such component, the... 


Africa needs to develop hydrocarbon resources, but must do so responsibly
12th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Understanding was growing that Africa could not go without developing its oil and gas resources, highlighted Africa Finance Corporation senior VP: financial advisory Mohammed Abdul-Razaq. He was... 


African oil and gas projects can need innovative finance, and carbon credits can be an option
12th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

“We continue to support the natural resources space,” assured Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) senior VP financial advisory Mohammed Abdul-Razaq, in a panel discussion at the Africa Oil Week... 


ESG important for African hydrocarbon projects but the term covers very different themes
12th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The abbreviation ESG took three very different themes and lumped them all together, cautioned Ernst & Young EMEIA energy and resources partner Jon Clark. He was participating in a panel discussion... 


Ever wondered what type of activities requires Environmental Authorisation (EA)?
Ever wondered what type of activities requires Environmental Authorisation (EA)?
11th October 2023

(Virtual Showroom): In South Africa, Environmental Authorisation (EA) is required for certain activities that have the potential to significantly impact the environment. The authorisation process... 


Nigerian oil regulator 'optimistic' on Exxon asset sale to Seplat
11th October 2023 By: Reuters

The head of Nigeria's oil regulator said he is "very optimistic" that oil major Exxon Mobil's asset sale to Seplat Energy can move forward, he told Reuters on Wednesday. The regulator last year... 


Namibia sees first oil from offshore discoveries by 2030
11th October 2023 By: Reuters

Namibia expects the first oil from major offshore finds by 2030 and is considering a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) platform to help it export the crude oil, its petroleum... 


Appian's Fund III has formed a joint venture with Osisko Metals to develop the Pine Point zinc and lead project in Canada.
Strong support for Appian’s third fund as it secures $2bn
9th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Despite a challenging fundraising landscape in the private equity sector, Appian Capital Advisory has secured substantial commitments for its third fund (Fund III), which is targeting mid-tier... 


Anson confirms Green River plant location
6th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Anson Resources has confirmed the location of its proposed processing plant at the recently acquired Green River lithium project, in Utah. The company said on Friday that the... 


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Australian resource exports poised to fall
4th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s commodity export earnings are forecast to fall from last year’s record A$467-billion to A$400-billion in 2023–24, and A$352-billion by 2024–25, the Department of Industry, Science and... 


‘Wrongfully convicted’ South African engineer makes contact with family after seven months
3rd October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

An engineer, Peter Huxham, who is being held unlawfully in a prison in Equatorial Guinea after being arrested at his hotel in Malabo, in February, on allegations of drug-related charges, has made... 


Shell's Mereenie offtake a step closer
2nd October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy major Shell’s gas supply agreement with the Mereenie joint venture (JV) partners has become unconditional. Shell last year struck a supply agreement with ASX-listed Cue Energy for the... 


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Versatile amphibious pumps
30th September 2023

Amphibious heavy-duty pumps are designed to operate in dry or submerged environments, making them suitable for a range of applications in the mining, oil and gas, construction and agricultural... 


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Light tower is cost-effective, quiet, and environment-friendly
30th September 2023

A state-of-the-art solar-powered light-emitting diode (LED) light tower offers exceptional visibility while ensuring compliance with noise and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission regulations. The HiLight... 


Vedanta chairperson Anil Agarwal
Vedanta demerges divisions into subsidiaries
29th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Dual-listed miner Vedanta's board has approved the demerger of its diversified businesses into separate subsidiaries. The exercise will result in a demerged Vedanta and five wholly-owned... 


Rio Tinto's Kennecott smelter in Utah
Fortune collaborates with Rio Tinto on cobalt and bismuth recovery
29th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian company Fortune Minerals has formed a partnership with diversified miner Rio Tinto to develop a technology that will improve recovery of cobalt and bismuth, both of which are considered... 


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Court order hampers Scarborough development
29th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) this week said that it would review a Federal Court decision which found that an environmental plan for part... 


Vedanta is preparing to demerge sprawling operations
28th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

Vedanta is nearing a deal to spin off its businesses into several listed entities in a broader restructuring that will help commodities tycoon Anil Agarwal unlock shareholder value, people familiar... 


TotalEnergies announces positive results in Namibia and will raise shareholder payouts
27th September 2023 By: Reuters

French company TotalEnergies announced on Wednesday some positive results at an exploration well in Namibia and added it would increase its returns to shareholders, as part of an investor day.... 


Ramokgopa underscores importance of engineers in tackling transmission, infrastructure challenges
27th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa and Africa face considerable transmission and infrastructure challenges, which are hindering energy security and, consequently, economic growth; however, there are interventions under... 


The UK is one of the South African automotive industry's top vehicle export destinations.
UK pushes back new petrol car ban by five years
26th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak softened key parts of the UK government’s green agenda, including a ban on petrol car sales, as he set out what he called a “new approach” to tackling climate change.... 


Actum Group buys specialised steel wire rope supplier
Actum Group buys specialised steel wire rope supplier
26th September 2023

Actum Group has announced that it has bought specialised steel wire rope supplier G Twaddle & H Engelbrecht with effect from August 1, 2023. 


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Strike likely to end at Chevron operations
22nd September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Industrial action at the US Gorgon and Wheatstone liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations could come to a close as unions and US energy major Chevron agreed to a deal proposed by the Fair Work... 


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Experts explore offshore wind’s potential in SA energy mix
21st September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the World Bank estimating South Africa to have 901 GW of offshore wind generation potential, legal and consulting professionals are examining the promising opportunities and challenges... 


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Actum Group buys specialised steel wire rope supplier
21st September 2023

Actum Group has announced that it has bought specialised steel wire rope supplier G Twaddle & H Engelbrecht with effect from August 1, 2023. 


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Driving Namibia’s Energy Renaissance: President Hage Geingob to Deliver Opening Keynote Address at AEW 2023
21st September 2023

Namibian President Hage Gottfried Geingob is set to deliver an opening keynote at African Energy Week 2023, providing insight into Namibia’s energy transformation and the role the country plays in... 


South32 secures more gas for Cannington
21st September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner South32 has secured gas for its Cannington base metals operation, in Queensland, extending gas supply agreements (GSAs) with ASX-listed Central Petroleum and New Zealand Oil and... 


Norway's Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says
20th September 2023 By: Reuters

Norway's second-largest listed oil and gas company, Aker BP, said it would consider applying for licenses to mine minerals from the seabed if parliament approves a plan for such exploration.... 


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Africa’s newest oil jackpot comes with a corruption curse
20th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

It’s touted by some as possibly the world’s biggest-ever deep-water oil find. The discovery off the shores of Namibia last year by TotalEnergies and Shell of an estimated 11-billion barrels of... 


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BLM proposes 50-year mining ban in Placitas, New Mexico
20th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a proposed 50-year ban on new mining and oil and gas development in the Placitas area, New Mexico. The proposed mineral withdrawal would prevent... 


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