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Leak Detection for Energy Transition
23rd June 2023

With a shift from fossil-based systems to renewable energy sources also comes a shift for the transportation. This is also true for pipeline leak detection systems. Some pipelines transport 100%... 


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Tamboran advances Beetaloo and Middle Arm plans
23rd June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Natural gas developer Tamboran Resources has tapped ASX-listed APA Group as the preferred transmission pipeline partner for its Beetaloo Basin development. The two companies have now signed a term... 


Tripling of current renewable energy growth necessary to meet Paris Agreement targets
22nd June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has identified in its inaugural ‘World Energy Transition Outlook (WETO)’ a way forward to immediately course correct the 1.5 ˚C climate pathway.... 


Fortescue Future Industries and Fortescue Metals Group executive chairperson and founder Dr Andrew Forrest
Apt investment in green hydrogen can provide full employment, FT Hydrogen Summit hears
19th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Proper investment in green hydrogen generation has the potential to provide full employment and economic growth for decades to come as well as protect the planet from devastating climate change,... 


Water Tap
Reprieve for Joburg residents as Rand Water puts lengthy outage plan on hold
19th June 2023 By: News24Wire

Residents of Johannesburg can relax for now, knowing that their taps won't run dry this week after Rand Water postponed planned maintenance that was going to result in a two-day water outage.... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has announced progress in securing funds for the construction of Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project. 


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Iron Bridge magnetite project – Stage 2, Australia – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortescue Metals has signed an A$18-million agreement with the Nyamal traditional custodians to provide mining equipment for the project. 


Chevron marks milestone at Gorgon
Chevron marks milestone at Gorgon
12th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture marked the first production of gas from its Stage 2 development last week, off the coast of Western Australia. The Stage 2 development expands... 


How WEG VSDs technology can help deal with loadshedding
9th June 2023

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are generally considered as vital contributors to energy efficiency, but they also have features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by load shedding.... 


TAILORED CORROSION SOLUTIONS
DGC offers tailored corrosion solutions for various industries
Company expands industrial solutions through two partnerships
9th June 2023

Industrial service provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) has emerged as a trusted industry leader in asset integrity management and has recently entered into two distribution agreements with... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
South Africa’s locomotive shortage unresolved after China visit
2nd June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Department of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said he’s yet to resolve an impasse with China that’s held up the delivery of locomotives and parts essential to improving... 


Europe’s coal exports surge after buying spree turns into glut
Europe’s coal exports surge after buying spree turns into glut
1st June 2023 By: Bloomberg

Traders are seeking buyers for piles of unused coal before it becomes worthless after the fuel was hoarded to save Europe’s economy from running out of power last year. As concern over energy... 


Glencore said to prepare sweetened to prepare sweetened Teck bid as deadlock drags on
Glencore said to prepare sweetened to prepare sweetened Teck bid as deadlock drags on
31st May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Glencore is getting closer to increasing its offer for Teck Resources Ltd., in a move aimed at ending weeks of limbo in the battle over the Canadian miner’s future. The Switzerland-based... 


Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Limited nature of Electricity Minister’s new powers confirmed by Presidency
27th May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidency insists that the transfer of responsibility for Section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act to Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa “provides the Minister with a... 


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Smart fire-detection systems making headway
26th May 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the emergence of Industry 4.0, the need for smarter and more proactive fire detection systems to monitor assets and mitigate fire hazards is continuously increasing. These systems have become... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

South African State-owned power utility Eskom is uncertain about the cost of permanent repairs needed at the Kusile coal-fired power station. 


Plastic welding: When standards and quality are non-negotiable
24th May 2023

As the demand for plastic welding continues to rise in various industries, it is essential to emphasize the importance of quality and standards in plastic welding, particularly in plastic pipes and... 


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APA's hydrogen conversion study moves ahead
19th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Testing by energy infrastructure operator APA Group has confirmed the feasibility of converting a 43-km section of the Parmelia gas pipeline, in Western Australia, to carry 100% hydrogen. The... 


LONG HAUL PREVENTION
Valves must be hydrostatically tested by the valve manufacturer to ensure no leaks
Firm provides tips to avoid rust
19th May 2023

Ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and valve assemblies are all common and critical components in the oil and gas industry. Their job of regulating hazardous... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen, through its subsidiary Tetra4, has signed agreements with transport company Timelink to supply Liquefied Natural Gas and displace a significant portion of diesel in Timelink's line-haul... 


Qld Parliament faces hydrogen legislation
9th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill 2023 has been introduced to the Queensland Parliament, in an effort to ensure Queensland has the policy settings... 


Master Data Management MD Gary Allemann
How to ensure your data management architecture also drives business value
8th May 2023

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management Historically, smaller African banks have been less impacted by global regulations for anti-money laundering and managing systemic risk. However, the... 


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Sinopec Xinjiang Kuqa green hydrogen pilot project, China
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation plan to build a hydrogen production plant, which will use large-scale photovoltaic power generation. 


Aerial view of Iron Bridge project
Iron Bridge magnetite project – Stage 2, Australia – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortescue Metals Group has produced its first magnetite product. 


Ensuring water safety, quality and reliability
3rd May 2023

The vital role of ensuring high manufacturing standards in plastic pipes The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA), has once again highlighted the importance of... 


Simplification of the water quality measurement
28th April 2023

Water analysis panel – Multi-parameter measuring system for water quality monitoring Monitoring different parameters in water treatment processes can lead to a setup where different measuring... 


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Industry challenges need to be addressed
28th April 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

The successful establishment of a natural gas economy in South Africa – which has significant gas resources – requires the addressing of associated challenges and the implementation of policies... 


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Successful project promotes local gas economy
28th April 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With Phase 1 of the Virginia gas project – in the Free-State – having been a watershed for South Africa’s gas economy, Phase 2 of the project is expected to catapult South Africa to becoming one of... 


Rings designed for PlatAfrica 2020
PlatAfrica collaborates with De Beers to bring 2023 ‘emergence’ theme to life
26th April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s premier yearly platinum jewellery design and manufacturing competition, PlatAfrica, has opened for entries from professional and student designers. Now in its twenty-fourth year,... 


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... 


Vitality Health International announces a partnership with Goodbye Malaria 
25th April 2023

According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) data, 2022 saw nearly a quarter of a billion cases of malaria worldwide with four African countries, namely Nigeria (26.6%), the Democratic... 


Congo’s landlocked oil lacks options as Total says pipeline full
24th April 2023 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s vision of earning billions of dollars in revenue from dozens of landlocked oil blocks will remain distant without a connection to a lone export route to be... 


South African-made Revowrap rehabilitates 56” pipeline in Kazakhstan
South African-made Revowrap rehabilitates 56” pipeline in Kazakhstan
24th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Randburg engineering composite repair company Carbontech Composite Systems successfully rehabilitated a 50-m-long section of a 56” tail gas pipeline in Kazakhstan last month using its... 


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M&D acquires specialist bulk tankage contractor Efficient TROTECH
21st April 2023

M&D Construction Group has acquired 100% of Efficient TROTECH, the country’s leading supplier of bulk tank design, procurement and construction services to the petrochemical and energy industries.... 


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Compressed hydrogen export facility, Australia
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Provaris plans to compress and export about 200 000 t/y of green hydrogen from the proposed HyEnergy hydrogen production facility. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction and commissioning of the gas gathering pipeline is complete and in operation. 


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Copper World Complex, US
14th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has proposed a two-phased mine plan for the project. 


Nedbank sees R10bn pipeline of green energy projects
13th April 2023 By: Bloomberg

Nedbank Group has increased its green finance pipeline to more than R10-billion as more South African businesses invest in private power generation after the government lifted restrictions to help... 


The SAICE 2023 National IP Showdown – an incubator of engineering research excellence
12th April 2023

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) recently joined forces with leading universities across the country to recognise excellence amongst civil engineering students for their... 


Hudbay to look for JV partner at Copper World project
Hudbay to look for JV partner at Copper World project
5th April 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Base metals miner Hudbay Minerals is looking to initiate a minority joint venture (JV) partner process for its Copper World project, in the US, which will allow the potential partner to participate... 


WeThinkCode, Ekurhuleni West TVET partner to train youth with no coding experience
31st March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Nonprofit software development training academy WeThinkCode and the Ekurhuleni West technical and vocational education and training (TVET) College (EWC) have entered into a public-private... 


Transnet begins repairs on damaged Springfield Park gas pipeline
31st March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Pipelines will start repairs on a gas pipeline in Springfield Park, Durban, near the Bisasar road landfill site, on March 31, after the pipeline was damaged by a... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
31st March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has granted Eskom an exemption from certain requirements in terms of its application to build temporary stacks at Kusile. 


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