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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has said that it is making “strong” progress in terms of the commissioning of Phase 1 of the Virginia gas project. 


Mammoet completes pioneering electric-powered heavy transport and lift
28th April 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet says it has achieved a major milestone in the development of sustainable heavy lifting and transport – undertaking the replacement of a production vessel... 


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Europe’s energy rush spurs Sasol to quicken green hydrogen plan
26th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

Europe’s scramble to find new sources of energy to reduce its reliance on Russia has given Sasol, South Africa’s biggest fuel producer, a new purpose to accelerate its green hydrogen plans. Sasol... 


Pratley Putty used in the rehabilitation of coral reefs
22nd April 2022

In celebration of Earth Day on 22 April, local manufacturer Pratley highlights how its product is assisting Oceans Without Borders to preserve the coral reefs around Mnemba Island near Zanzibar.... 


Leveraging the energy mix calls for the enhanced collaboration and accountability 
22nd April 2022

The fourth edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) kicked off today, 20 April 2022, at Droombos Estate in Windhoek, Namibia with a firm message that for Namibia and the rest... 


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Local heat exchanger industry waning
22nd April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The local heat exchanger industry is facing challenging times owing to factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the country’s economic state, says heat exchange solutions provider Kelvion... 


€110m shot in the arm to expand Europe’s hydrogen fuelling network
22nd April 2022 By: Irma Venter

Mobility fuelling station network H2 Mobility Germany has secured €110-million in funding from Hy24, the world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure investment platform, as well as its seven... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen will hot commission various utility systems at its Virginia gas project shortly. 


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Greater fuel cell adoption would be a massive boost for South Africa’s platinum group metals
13th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The enactment by more governments of policies to enable greater hydrogen fuel cell mobility would be a massive boost for South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) sector, Mining Weekly can today... 


ST Energies signs MoU for filling station solar solution
8th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

French fuel and energy multinational ST Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Shell filling station in Worcerster, in the Western Cape, to implement a sustainable solar... 


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Retaining refining capacity could pose long-term risks for South Africa
8th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s oil refining capacity has always been rather small when considered on a global scale, but there was some sense of national pride and of security in knowing that the country could... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen’s first phase liquefied natural gas and liquid helium plant is almost complete, and will be operational in several weeks. 


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Retaining refining capacity could pose long-term risks for South Africa
8th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s oil refining capacity has always been rather small when considered on a global scale, but there was some sense of national pride and of security in knowing that the country could... 


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H2 Mobility receives €110m to expand European hydrogen fuelling network
1st April 2022 By: Irma Venter

Mobility fuelling station network H2 Mobility Germany has secured €110-million in funding from Hy24, the world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure investment platform, as well as its seven... 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A bankable feasibility study has confirmed the potential of Prieska to underpin a significant near-term, low-cost, copper/zinc development project, with exceptional opportunities for future growth. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen announced on March 28 that the State-owned Central Energy Fund would acquire a 10% interest in its Tetra4 subsidiary for R1-billion. 


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West Kenya gold project, Kenya – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Shanta Gold has announced an upgraded mineral resource estimate for the West Kenya project. 


BHP prepares for fresh battle against $6.6bn Brazil dam lawsuit
31st March 2022 By: Reuters

Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP is preparing to battle a resurrected £5-billion ($6.6-billion) lawsuit in London's Court of Appeal next week, launched by around 200 000 Brazilians over a... 


"One Size Fits All" HMI Platform for ATEX and IECEx Zone 2/22 and Non-Ex Areas
30th March 2022

Pepperl+Fuchs has added a new range to its successful modular VisuNet series. With the new VisuNet FLX, the clue is in the name—FLX stands for flexibility, with a modular system that can be... 


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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has achieved its first production of phosphate rock concentrate from its Elandsfontein operation. 


Suncor’s troubled mining unit gains new leader from LNG Canada
23rd March 2022 By: Bloomberg

Suncor Energy tapped LNG Canada CEO Peter Zebedee to head its mining and upgrading operations as the oil sands producer grapples with a series of fatal accidents. Zebedee will join Suncor as... 


NOPSEMA approves Prelude restart
21st March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has cleared energy major Shell to resume operations at its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


Clarity needed on supply, energy plan
18th March 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Local industry stakeholders need clarity on how the decision by multinational companies Shell and BP’s South African Petroleum Refineries (Sapref) to freeze spending and pause refinery operations... 


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Richards Bay combined-cycle power plant, South Africa – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Environmental groups the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance and groundWork have been notified that their case, challenging the environmental authorisation by the Department of Forestry,... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has invested R200.6-million ($13.3-million) in Renergen. 


Installation of the main equipment at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Turkey – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Installation of the main equipment within the reactor building of Unit 1 of the Akkuyu NPP has been completed. 


Aerial view of the Elandsfontein phosphate project
Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has made another quarterly drawdown request under one of its equity facilities with major shareholder African Rainbow Capital Fund. 


Environmental groups opposed to Richards Bay gas power plant get High Court date
10th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Environmental organisations the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) and groundWork have been notified that their case challenging the environmental authorisation by the Department... 


An aerial view of Hillside Aluminium's Richards Bay operations
Hillside Aluminium calls for refractory service providers for carbon, reduction departments and casthouse services
10th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Hillside Aluminium smelter, in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, has called for expressions of interest from refractory services companies to render furnace repairs and maintenance, ladle and... 


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At current oil prices, petrol and diesel are due for massive hikes in April
9th March 2022 By: News24Wire

According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, petrol and diesel prices currently look set for large increases in the first week of April. Local fuel prices are determined by... 


Mantashe backs oil, gas hunt despite opposition
8th March 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s energy minister is adamant that the nation must forge ahead with offshore oil and gas exploration, despite recent legal setbacks to the development of the resources. Environmental... 


Appea backs CCS study in WA
8th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (Appea) is backing a new study by the Western Australian LNG Jobs Taskforce into opportunities for carbon capture, utilisation and... 


Vivo confirms Mittelman’s appointment as CEO
4th March 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-headquartered downstream petroleum company Vivo Energy has appointed CEO-designate Stan Mittelman to the official position of CEO effective March 3. He succeeds Christian Chammas, who... 


Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation
Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation
4th March 2022 By: Reuters

Flush with cash after bumper earnings, mining companies straddle a delicate balancing act as they benefit from soaring commodity prices amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis but also potentially face high... 


Image of gold nuggets
West Kenya gold project, Kenya – update
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Shanta Gold has discovered new high-grade resources at its West Kenya project.  


Glencore reviews equity stakes in Russian companies En+ and Rosneft
2nd March 2022 By: Reuters

Miner and trader Glencore said on Tuesday it is reviewing all its business activities in Russia including equity stakes in aluminium and hydropower group En+ Group and oil giant Rosneft. The... 


As BP and Shell leave Russia, these companies still have stakes
1st March 2022 By: Bloomberg

The invasion of Ukraine has prompted oil giant BP and Shell to quit Russia in a historic move that will bring billions of dollars of impairments. Now the pressure is building on others to follow... 


Using wolves to guard sheep
25th February 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

We have seen some interesting developments in the past year. Actually, that’s not true at all; we’ve seen some horrifying developments. I think every South African acknowledges that we live in a... 


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Tabakoroni gold project, Mali – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Resolute Mining has announced a 40% increase in the gold resource at its Tabakoroni gold project. 


TotalEnergies makes large oil discovery off Namibia
24th February 2022 By: Reuters

Operator TotalEnergies has made a significant discovery of light oil and associated gas off the coast of Namibia, the company said on Thursday. Two sources earlier told Reuters about the large... 


LED lighting solution for Shell service station
21st February 2022

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED lighting solution for the Shell service station located on the busy Bottelary Road just off the R300 in Brackenfell, Cape Town. Shell Brackengate @R300 is a newly... 


Noncontact temperature measurement vital for cement industry
18th February 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Industrial infrared sensors and systems for noncontact temperature measurement are vital to the cement industry and can be employed throughout a plant for process monitoring and predictive... 


Politics and electricity
18th February 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

Our Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has come out swinging with pronouncements that the future of South Africa’s energy supplies is based on natural gas. On December 14, just... 


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