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Major WA hydrogen project a step closer
12th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

One of Australia’s largest green hydrogen energy hubs is a step closer to development, with the Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with utility major Korea... 


Mogale tailings retreatment project sod-turning this month.
Official sod-turning this month at West Rand gold recovery project
10th July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The official sod-turning ceremony for the construction of the Mogale tailings retreatment project is to take place this month. The Mogale gold dumps contain a probable mineral reserve of... 


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Grid capacity, skills shortages hampering renewables roll-out
7th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Grid capacity constraints and skills shortages have been highlighted by several renewable industry leaders as the primary issues that are holding South Africa back from overcoming the current... 


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John Thompson
7th July 2023

Almost 70 years ago John Thompson (a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd) commenced manufacturing its iconic boilers at its Bellville South premises near Cape Town. This site has been developed and... 


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Hazer commercial demonstration plant, Japan
7th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Chubu, Hazer and Chiyoda plan to prepare a project development plan for a clean hydrogen and graphitic carbon production hub. 


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Grid capacity, skills shortages hampering renewables roll-out
7th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Grid capacity constraints and skills shortages have been highlighted by several renewable industry leaders as the primary issues that are holding South Africa back from overcoming the current... 


Ontario Energy Minister Tod Smith says new nuclear capacity is critical to building a clean energy future.
World's biggest nuclear power plant being planned in Canada
6th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

A Canadian utility is starting early work to expand a nuclear plant, potentially building the world’s biggest facility as growing demand for clean energy spurs interest in atomic energy. The... 


The Phase 1 and 2 concentrator plants at Kamoa-Kakula
Kamoa-Kakula sets another copper concentrate production record
5th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produced a record 103 786 t of copper concentrate in the second quarter, compared with the 93 603 t... 


Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe
South Africa needs to deal with 'energy poverty' – Mantashe
30th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must balance the need to cut emissions with increasing electricity access and developing its natural resources, according to the nation’s energy minister. “We can’t be only about... 


Loadshedding: The answer is blowing in the wind
29th June 2023

Windaba to showcase wind energy’s contribution to delivering a sustainable energy supply to South Africa An unprecedented energy crisis requires expedited and unprecedented action. That’s the... 


More private sector involvement can help end power crisis faster
29th June 2023

By Chris Kruger, MD at Nashua Kopano Plans from Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to get the private sector involved in funding new power generation capacity could be exactly what South... 


Actom CEO Mervyn Naidoo
Actom takes over manufacturing facility in Kenya
27th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Electrical equipment and services supplier Actom will take over a low-voltage product manufacturing facility in Kenya from existing technology partner Schneider Electric as part of Actom’s... 


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SARENS thriving in a changing industry
27th June 2023

SARENS, a family-owned business founded in 1955 and headquartered in Belgium, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years that has allowed it to decentralise its way of working,... 


Natural gas presents clean, reliable low-carbon energy for Africa's development
23rd June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Natural gas can provide Africa with a means of dramatically increasing the amount of energy available on the continent with significantly lower levels of greenhouse-gas emissions and pollution than... 


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Kita incineration plant rebuild, Japan
23rd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Clean Authority of Tokyo plans to rebuild the Kita plant. The new plant will include two stoker incinerators. 


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Associate Principal: Nedbank Energy Finance
Accelerating and scaling Africa’s renewable-energy projects
22nd June 2023

In Africa more than 600 million people lack access to electricity. At the current pace of electrification millions of Africans are still expected to be without electricity in 2030 unless the pace... 


Cosatu head of policy Lebogang Mulaisi
Opinion: Presidential Climate Commission’s electricity recommendations – a reflection from labour
21st June 2023

In this article, Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) head of policy Lebogang Mulaisi writes that the Presidential Climate Commission's electricity recommendation signals a potential... 


African Energy Chamber and Gazprom to Host International Gas Roundtable to Discuss Economic Development and the Role of Gas on a Global Scale
20th June 2023

With noteworthy gas projects underway in Africa, the International Gas Round table hosted by the African Energy Chamber and Gazprom, serves as a perfect platform to propel industry forward. The... 


Launch of Africa’s biggest machine tools exhibition
19th June 2023

The recent launch of Machine Tools Africa was attended by industry leaders interested in the latest show updates and new features that will be incorporated in the in 2024 trade exhibition. An event... 


Powering Africa's Tomorrow: Investing in a Sustainable Energy Value Chain
15th June 2023

By Shamilah Grimwood-Norley, Head of Banking and Finance, Bowmans The diversification of Africa’s power generation mix including renewable energy alternatives to fossil fuel power generation... 


DWS imposes restrictions on Bloemfontein water supply
15th June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has imposed an 18% restriction on the Greater Bloemfontein Water Supply System following confirmation by a yearly operating analysis that restrictions... 


Joburg Water's Driefontein Wastewater Treatment plant
Joburg Water to expand Driefontein Wastewater Treatment plant
14th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Metropolitan water utility Joburg Water has announced plans to expand the capacity of the Driefontein Wastewater Treatment plant, in Krugersdorp, from 55 Megalitres to 80 Megalitres, as well as to... 


Vietnam State coal miner to boost output to battle power shortage
14th June 2023 By: Reuters

Vietnam's state coal miner Vinacomin will boost production by 15% this year to supply the power sector, state media reported on Wednesday, as the country battles electricity shortages amid high... 


GE Vernova’s Gas Power business hosts Aeroderivative Users Conference
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business hosts Aeroderivative Users Conference
12th June 2023

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business hosted a Sub-Saharan Africa Aeroderivative Users Conference in Tanzania with the theme, “Building capacity and supporting energy security with Aeroderivative gas... 


Freeport Saldanha, GIZ host green hydrogen workshop
9th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Special economic zone (SEZ) Freeport Saldanha and development agency the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German Agency for International Cooperation or GIZ) recently hosted... 


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NT moves on Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct
9th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Northern Territory government has issued ‘not to deal’ commitments to five proponents over specific parcels of land at the Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct, as part of the... 


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Olaroz mine, Argentina
9th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A lithium mine in the Jujuy province of northern Argentina. 


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Power of reform
9th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

For several years, certain forward-looking commentators argued that by making only a minor amendment to Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act South Africa could unleash much-needed... 


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WA lends support to Strike's gas plans
8th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government has awarded ASX-listed Strike Energy’s gas acceleration strategy Lead Agency Service. The company earlier this year unveiled the strategy to bring up to four gas... 


Top climate finance group floats guidance on Asia coal phaseout
5th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

The world’s biggest climate-finance alliance has launched a public consultation on its guidance for financial institutions and others working to accelerate the managed phaseout of coal power in... 


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Alexandroupolis gas-fired power plant, Greece
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The plant will support the energy transition in Greece and entails the construction of a 840 MW natural gas-fired power plant. 


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Wind and energy battery storage plant, Kazakhstan
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to decarbonise fossil fuel-based power generation by developing a wind energy and battery storage facility 


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... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mining industry has critical role in closing energy supply gap – Mantashe
31st May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is convinced that mining companies can supplement State-owned Eskom’s supply of electricity, and that this would be critical for narrowing the... 


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Property owners view rapid solar roll-out as key to navigating loadshedding crisis
26th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the energy crisis in the country incrementally worsens, the ramifications are considerable for property owners, who are having to resort to various options to limit the impact of prolonged... 


Raubex sees 17% uptick in order book, 35% jump in profit
26th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction group Raubex says it has seen a “pleasing” 17% increase in its order book for the financial year ended February 28, to R20-billion, up from R17.1-billion in the previous year. About... 


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Property owners view rapid solar roll-out as key to navigating loadshedding crisis
26th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the energy crisis in the country incrementally worsens, the ramifications are considerable for property owners, who are having to resort to various options to limit the impact of prolonged... 


A solar farm
At $1bn a day, solar investment to outpace oil for first time in 2023
25th May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is forecasting that investment in solar will rise to more than $1-billion a day, or to some $380-billion for 2023 as a whole, increasing spending on the... 


Near perfect health and safety milestone achieved
23rd May 2023

A strong safety culture is at the heart of achieving industry-leading performance in Health and Safety, with what is recognised as a ‘near perfect’ rating by industry standards, reports BTE... 


China April coal output eases from record high in March
19th May 2023 By: Reuters

 China's average daily coal production dipped in April from a record level a month ago, official data showed on Tuesday, as some miners trimmed output because of harsh weather and as demand fell.... 


Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Government pursuing every megawatt of generation it can find, says Ramakgopa
19th May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

It was “inevitable” that South Africa would have to use powerships to help deal with the country’s power supply crisis, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa told delegates in his closing... 


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Jacques Giezen – Fleet Manager
Tim Biesemans – Regional Director
Philip van Niekerk – Regional Finance Manager
Hans De Langhe – Regional Fleet and Operations Manager
Deon Van Der Pas – Regional HR Manager
Global crane leader Sarens thriving in changing industry
19th May 2023

SARENS, a family-owned business founded in 1955 and headquartered in Belgium, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years that has allowed it to decentralise its way of working,... 


SAWEA CEO Niveshen Govender
SAWEA calls for coordinated approach to public procurement programme
18th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

To ensure success in the public procurement programme, the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has called for a coordinated approach but warns that more work needs to be done.   The... 


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