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Rand Water rejects call for CEO to step down
26th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Water utility Rand Water on Tuesday said that is currently supplying at capacity, in line with its abstraction license, issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) as the Gauteng... 


FUEL CELL
South Africa aims to develop its manufacturing capability in fuel cell and electrolyser components
Hydrogen vision paves way for green technology transformation
22nd September 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Embracing green technologies, particularly hydrogen, offers a unique opportunity for South Africa to drive its reindustrialisation efforts, says hydrogen fuel cell developer Mitochondria. The... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Nine people were arrested at the Kusile power station for theft of coal and fraud on September 7. 


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Public–private partnerships could play role in ensuring water security
15th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As climate change and its effects such as erratic weather patterns intensify, coupled with rapid urbanisation and population growth, municipalities and metros would do well to pursue more... 


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Public–private partnerships could play role in ensuring water security
15th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As climate change and its effects such as erratic weather patterns intensify, coupled with rapid urbanisation and population growth, municipalities and metros would do well to pursue more... 


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Fuel for Thought: Liquified Petroleum Gas
14th September 2023

The past several years have shown that a range of fuel options for power generation is an important hedge against instability. Fuel flexibility is a hallmark of Capstone microturbines, which can... 


The Olifants Management Model Programme
OMM Programme builds water infrastructure to improve lives, strengthen economy
8th September 2023

The Olifants Management Model Programme (OMM Programme) is the Lebalelo Water User Association’s flagship capital expenditure programme that aims to fast-track the construction of bulk and potable... 


Olifants Management Model Programme
OMM Programme builds water infrastructure to improve lives, strengthen economy
8th September 2023

The Olifants Management Model Programme (OMM Programme) is the Lebalelo Water User Association’s flagship capital expenditure programme that aims to fast-track the construction of bulk and potable... 


New top level research institute to be hosted by a consortium led by Stellenbosch University
6th September 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Stellenbosch University (SU) announced on Wednesday that a consortium that it heads has been selected by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) to... 


Eskom's Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The temporary stacks being introduced at the Kusile coal power station, where three previously operational units have been out of service for ten months, have been built. 


Emfuleni Section 63 intervention bearing fruit
30th August 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) Section 63 intervention projects in the Emfuleni local municipality are making progress, says Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu. Visiting... 


Mistra executive director Joel Netshitenzhe
Mistra reiterates call for PGMs Exchange as hydrogen economy looms
28th August 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Think tank the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) has reiterated its call for the formation of a Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Exchange in South Africa, given that many... 


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bp plans investment decision at H2Kwinana in 2024
28th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy major bp will take an investment decision on the H2Kwinana project, in Western Australia, in 2024, and is aiming to start production by 2026. The company last week completed its concept... 


Progress made on North West reservoir project, with completion expected in June next year
25th August 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Progress is being made on the construction of the third phase of the multi-phased Moretele South bulk water supply scheme project, in the North West, which started in June 2023, with completion... 


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South Africa’s nonrevenue water rising to worrying levels
25th August 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s nonrevenue water (NRW) is rising to unsustainable levels, with nearly half the water piped through the country’s infrastructure being lost through leaks, theft or nonpayment.... 


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BVI - Women in Industry
25th August 2023

Farah Bawa - Civil Engineer Farah Bawa works as a project leader in the civil services department at BVi Consulting Engineers. Born on  4 December 1992 in Cape Town, she focuses mainly on township... 


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South Africa’s nonrevenue water rising to worrying levels
25th August 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s nonrevenue water (NRW) is rising to unsustainable levels, with nearly half the water piped through the country’s infrastructure being lost through leaks, theft or nonpayment.... 


Kenya revives plans for $13.8bn railway line to Ethiopia
23rd August 2023 By: Reuters

Kenya plans to begin construction in 2025 of a $13.8-billion high-speed electric railway from its Indian Ocean port of Lamu to Ethiopia and South Sudan. The 3 000 km standard-gauge railway will... 


Southern African bloc backs $17bn gas infrastructure plan
22nd August 2023 By: Bloomberg

A southern African bloc of nations backed a $17-billion natural gas infrastructure plan to bolster energy supplies on a continent where almost half of the population lacks access to power. The... 


Bayu-Undan partners for CCS
7th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos and the joint venture (JV) partners at the Bayu-Undan project have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Timor-Leste’s national oil company TIMOR GAP to explore... 


YES CEO Ravi Naidoo
Nedbank encourages YES interns to seize development opportunities
1st August 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank has encouraged the 2 782 young people who will participate in a year-long internship programme to make use of the opportunity to learn new skills and develop... 


APA cuts the ribbon at new gas connector
28th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy infrastructure group APA Group has officially opened its Northern Goldfields Interconnect (NGI) pipeline, in Western Australia, providing greater energy security and supporting growth and... 


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Iron Bridge magnetite project – Stage 2, Australia – update
28th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortescue has loaded the first high-grade magnetite product from the Iron Bridge operation. 


Paratus Zambia Empowers Future Cybersecurity Professionals with Capture the Flag Contest
26th July 2023

Recently awarded ‘Cybersecurity Company of the Year’ in the 2023 Techtrends Zambia Awards, Paratus Zambia is proud to announce that it is the official internet connectivity sponsor for the upcoming... 


Iamge of gas explosion
CoJ wants gas explosion declared local state of disaster
26th July 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

City of Johannesburg manager Floyd Brink said on Wednesday that the municipality has mandated its Disaster Management Centre to finalise a report to declare the recent gas explosion in the central... 


Hyphen, Namibian govt launch socioeconomic development framework
24th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The Namibian government and green energy supplier Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on July 24 launched the socioeconomic development SED framework for Namibia’s landmark $10-billion green hydrogen project.... 


Demand aggregation, pricing clarity, standardisation needed to drive hydrogen infrastructure investment
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure is needed to enable the global energy transition to meet climate goals by 2050, but commercial banks and senior debt funders are deterred from investing in hydrogen infrastructure... 


Gas pipeline company CEO highlights safety measures in wake of Johannesburg CBD explosion
Gas pipeline company CEO highlights safety measures in wake of Johannesburg CBD explosion
21st July 2023

In light of the speculation surrounding the explosion that occurred on Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD on 19 July 2023, the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) CEO... 


Limpopo water project serves as PPP model for municipalities
18th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

A multi-year public-private partnership to upgrade the Masodi wastewater treatment works (WWTW), in Limpopo, serves as a model for other municipalities to embrace partnerships and collaborations... 


DWS, uMngeni-uThukela Water embark on Vulindlela Bulk Water Supply Scheme upgrade
17th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and its recently merged water utility uMngeni -uThukela Water are upgrading Phase 1 of the Vulindlela Bulk Water Supply Scheme, in KwaZulu-Natal. The... 


Water bubbles
Miners join South Africa in R27bn water plan
14th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Some of the world’s biggest mining companies are working with South Africa’s government on a R27-billion water project to supply major platinum and chrome operations and several hundred thousand... 


Exxon to buy Denbury for $4.9bn in CO2 pipeline push
14th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Exxon Mobil agreed to buy Denbury for $4.9-billion, its biggest acquisition in six years, in a deal that will provide the oil giant the largest network of carbon dioxide pipelines in the US. The... 


Revived Rand Water Services to accelerate innovation, sustainability locally and in the rest of Africa
14th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water has re-established Rand Water Services to deliver a variety of services for the water sector in South Africa and across Africa as it works to accelerate innovation and sustainability.... 


Commission refers excessive pricing complaint against Sasol Gas to Tribunal
11th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint of excessive pricing of natural piped gas against Sasol Gas to the Competition Tribunal. “The commission found that Sasol Gas extracted mark-ups... 


Snow will not stop the 40-hour Rand Water outage
10th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo says the snowfall in Johannesburg will not stop the 40-hour planned water interruption that is expected to start at 19:00 on Tuesday and end at 15:00 on... 


WEG variable speed drives can prevent equipment from tripping during loadshedding
Safeguarding electric motors during loadshedding
7th July 2023

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are considered to be vital contributors to energy efficiency and also include features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by loadshedding. “Any... 


Deadly attack at Colombia coal facility sparks industry plea to protect miners
7th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

A Colombian mining group is urging the South American government to protect workers from ongoing violence against the industry following a deadly July 4 attack on a coal producer. Tuesday’s... 


COVID CAUSE AND EFFECT
The post Covid-19 lockdown phase saw an acute shortage of hot rolled coil, which compromised the demand of the steel tube and pipe mills over successive quarters
Non-competitiveness, non-use plague South African steel industry
7th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The current state of the South African steel industry is one where a lack of competitiveness and the non-use of its installed production capacity continue at a concerning rate, relative to other... 


Intention to Revise the General Authorisation (GA) in terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) for water uses as defined in Section 21(c) or (i) and its implications
Intention to Revise the General Authorisation (GA) in terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) for water uses as defined in Section 21(c) or (i) and its implications
6th July 2023

(Virtual Showroom): The Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published Notice No. 3139 titled “Revision of General Authorisations in terms of Section 39 of the National... 


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Consulting engineers critical for resilient infrastructure – firm
30th June 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineers are necessary to ensure resilient infrastructure and investment viability and should be involved from the pre-investment phase. The convergence of engineering and advisory... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has marked another significant milestone for Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project. 


Cape Town to complete 28km sewer upgrade by 2025
29th June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Cape Town is on track to complete the full 28 km of pipeline rehabilitation, under the R715-million Cape Flats Bulk Sewer upgrade, by 2025. The rehabilitation will benefit 300 000... 


A$51m hydrogen electrolyser planned for Victoria
26th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal and Victorian governments have announced a A$51-million investment into a electrolyser in Wodonga, which will make use of renewable hydrogen. The 10MW electrolyser will be eight times... 


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