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Mantashe calls for more security at mines following Gloria coal mine incident

By: Simone Liedtke Updated 7 hours ago Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe on Friday said the priority remains to restore ventilation at the Gloria mine, in Mpumalanga, and to reduce flammable gases underground so that the search and recovery process can continue with the necessary speed. He also called for security at mines to... →

Reatile acquires 37.54% stake in Pragma Holdings

15th February 2019 The Reatile Group, an investment holding company, has acquired a 37.54% stake in Pragma, one of SA’s leading enterprise asset and facilities management companies. This move enhances Pragma’s potential international growth, while accelerating the organisation’s transformation agenda. “I’ve been... →

Equatorial Guinea praised for improved business environment

15th February 2019 Continental industry association the African Energy Chamber welcomes the improvement of Equatorial Guinea’s business environment through the establishment of an all inclusive model for setting up businesses in the country. “The implementation of Equatorial Guinea’s one-stop shop allows companies... →

Event set to dissect the future of African energy

By: Paige Müller 15th February 2019 The eleventh edition of the Africa Energy Indaba – which will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 to 20 this year – will focus on the future prospects and direction of energy on the African continent from an energy provision and investment point of view.... →

What to expect from 2019 Africa Energy Indaba

15th February 2019 The Africa Energy Indaba Conference is the definitive energy conference for Africa providing an annual programme that shapes energy policy for the African continent. Key issues that impact the African energy sector will be discussed and debated at the event, based on the outcomes of the 2018... →

Renewable grids present investment opportunity

By: Paige Müller 15th February 2019 The recent trend towards the development of renewable energy, including those based on smart grids and microgrids in Africa, has encouraged the establishment of a new renewable energy equity fund. With the Africa Energy Indaba set to take place from February 19 to 20 at the Sandton Convention... →

Technical workshops to address energy efficiency

By: Paige Müller 15th February 2019 The Department of Trade and Industry’s National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) programme states that it will host technical workshops at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba. NCPC-SA communication manager Julie Wells tells Engineering News that the organisation plans on “a strong... →

SA company receives multibillion-dollar contract

15th February 2019 Construction and engineering company Clough, a wholly owned subsidiary of South African engineering company Murray & Roberts - and part of the Clough Salini Impregilo Joint Venture (JV) - has been selected as the preferred tenderer for the multibillion Australian dollar civil works for the... →

India hands over national oil company assets to private investors

By: Ajoy K Das 14th February 2019 Finally overruling strident opposition, the Indian government has approved taking away smaller discovered oil and natural gas blocks of its national oil exploration and production (E&P) majors and allocating them to private investors through auctions. The move, criticised by a section in... →

Eskom and the multi-billion rand mega projects that could have saved SA

By: News24Wire 13th February 2019 Corruption and State capture are major reasons why coal plants Medupi and Kusile are not delivering electricity as planned and why South Africa is facing crippling blackouts, say energy experts. Kusile and Medupi, the third and fourth largest coal power plants in the world, were originally due to... →

Total Announces Ground-breaking Oil Discovery 175km Off the Southern Coast of South Africa

By: Creamer Media Reporter 13th February 2019 The recent gas condensate discovery by Total South Africa, 175km off the southern coast of South Africa, has set the stage for a significant contribution to the nation’s economic development as it will assist in reducing dependency on imports of oil and gas, notwithstanding the considerable... →

Jemena wins licence for 40 TJ/d gas plant

By: Esmarie Iannucci 13th February 2019 The Queensland government has issued infrastructure provider Jemena a licence to start construction of a domestic-only gas processing plant. The plant is part of Jemena’s A$140-million Atlas gas pipeline project, which will create 150 jobs and connect Project Atlas to the Wallumbilla Gas Hub in... →

Beach more than doubles H1 revenues

By: Esmarie Iannucci 13th February 2019 Oil and gas producer Beach Energy has reported a 147% increase in sales revenue for the first half of 2019, and a 199% increase in underlying net profits after tax. The ASX-listed company on Wednesday announced that sales revenue for the six months to December had reached A$955-million as... →

SKF TKSU 10 provides an air-tight solution!

12th February 2019 When a local vehicle manufacturer experienced air leaks in the pneumatically operated components and systems of the specialised vehicles they construct, the company turned to SKF for assistance. As a global frontrunner in the supply of bearing technology and services, SKF was able to offer a... →

Cimic wins A$90m APLNG contract

By: Esmarie Iannucci 12th February 2019 Project house Cimic has been awarded a A$90-million gas gathering and infrastructure works contract from the Australian Pacific liquefied natural gas (APLNG) project, in the Surat Basin, in Queensland. The contract is expected to deliver more than 300 coal seam gas wells over a two-year period,... →

First US coal plant in years opens where no options exist

By: Bloomberg 11th February 2019 One way to boost coal in the US: Find a spot near a mine with no access to oil or natural gas pipelines, where it’s not particularly windy and it’s dark much of the year. That’s how the first coal-fired plant to open in the US since 2015 bucked the trend in an industry that’s seen scores of... →

HCI increases PTM shareholding to 19.89%

By: Simone Liedtke 11th February 2019 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI) has acquired, through a private placement undertaken by its subsidiary Deepkloof, over two-million common shares in TSX-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) at $1.33 a share, for a total consideration of $2.8-million. This acquisition brings HCI’s total... →

What to Expect at 2019’s Africa Energy Indaba

11th February 2019 The Africa Energy Indaba conference is the definitive energy event for the continent providing an annual programme that influences energy policy for Africa. Key issues that impact the African energy sector will be debated together with solutions to best mitigate these concerns. Focused on... →

Disgruntled unpaid mineworkers allegedly hampering rescue efforts at Gloria coal mine

By: News24Wire 11th February 2019 The fate of approximately 22 alleged copper thieves trapped underground hangs in the balance as rescue efforts are allegedly being hampered by disgruntled unpaid mineworkers. "They have threatened us and the contractors and they've told us under no circumstances are we allowed to continue [rescue... →

Reatile acquires 37.54% stake in Pragma Holdings

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 8th February 2019 Investment holding company Reatile Group has acquired a 37.54% stake in enterprise asset and facilities management company Pragma; thereby enhancing Pragma’s potential international growth, while accelerating the organisation’s transformation agenda. Pragma CEO and founder Adriaan Scheeres... →

Smart grids

By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy 8th February 2019 An Internet definition of a smart grid is: "An electricity network based on digital technology that is used to supply electricity to consumers via two-way digital communication. This system allows for monitoring, analysis, control and communication within the supply chain to help improve... →

Know how to choose quality PPE and workwear

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 8th February 2019 Personal protective equipment supplier, Dromex has launched a specialised range for arc protection, which includes Arc Workwear and includes a 51 Cal rated Suit, Arc Visors, an Arc Hard Hat and Arc Gloves, Kimi Gas Escape Mask, Denim Conti Suits and a flat fold respirator tailored for women and... →

Will unbundling Eskom ensure a sustainable electricity system?

By: Tobias Bischof-Niemz 8th February 2019 That Eskom needs to be restructured is no longer in question. In its current form, the organisation poses a systemic risk to the South African economy and is ‘too big to fail’. The real question is what form this restructuring should take. For sure, the generation assets need to be separated from... →

West Barracouta gas project, Australia

By: Sheila Barradas 8th February 2019 The project involves the development of the western dome of the West Barracouta gasfield in Bass Strait – the first offshore field ever discovered in Australia. →

Annova LNG Brownsville project, US

By: Sheila Barradas 8th February 2019 The project aims to build and operate a six-million-tonne-a-year liquefied natural gas terminal to liquefy and export natural gas. →

Gateway expansion project, US

By: Sheila Barradas 8th February 2019 Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company is expanding the existing Transco natural gas pipeline designed to create 65 000 dekatherms of transport capacity a day for north-eastern markets. →

Kusile power plant project, South Africa

By: Sheila Barradas 8th February 2019 Eskom has offered a sobering update on the difficulties it is having at its Kusile project. →

Medupi power station project, South Africa

By: Sheila Barradas 8th February 2019 Eskom has offered a sobering update on the difficulties it is having at its Medupi project. →

Propane dehydrogenation unit and gas cracker, Belgium

By: Sheila Barradas 8th February 2019 INEOS has announced the location for the propane dehydrogenation unit. →

Total makes significant discovery off South Africa’s southern coast

By: Nadine James 7th February 2019 Petroleum company Total has made a significant gas condensate discovery on the Brulpadda prospects, located on Block 11B/12B in the Outeniqua Basin, the company announced on Thursday. Located 175 km off the southern coast of South Africa, the Brulpadda well encountered 57 m of net gas condensate... →

Total Makes Significant Discovery And Opens A New Petroleum Province Offshore South Africa

7th February 2019 Total has made a significant gas condensate discovery on the Brulpadda prospects, located on Block 11B/12B in the Outeniqua Basin, 175 kilometers off the southern coast of South Africa. The Brulpadda well encountered 57 meters of net gas condensate pay in Lower Cretaceous reservoirs. Following... →

Global and Africa Energy Experts Confirmed to speak at the 11th Africa Energy Indaba

By: Creamer Media Reporter 7th February 2019 Leading figures and global experts within the African energy sector will convene in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa at the 2019 Africa Energy Indaba to debate key issues keeping Africa’s energy leaders awake at night. Discussions will highlight the energy sector’s innovations in Africa,... →

Lesedi to assist Mozal in its aluminium expansion project

By: Kim Cloete 7th February 2019 South African engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi has recently been awarded a contract to assist South32’s Mozal aluminum plant in its expansion project. The $38-million AP3XLE energy efficiency project was approved in the third quarter of 2017 and started the rollout... →

Death toll rises to six at South Africa coal mine gas explosion

By: News24Wire 7th February 2019 The number of people killed by a gas explosion in an unused coal mine in South Africa's eastern province of Mpumalanga has risen to six, and several others remain trapped, an official at the mine said on Thursday. The representative of the creditor protection team at the mine, Michael Elliot,... →

Ford digs up litany of unexplored claims ahead of inquest into burnt Kuga

By: News24Wire 6th February 2019 Unexplained casino chips, a "bullet cartridge" and a suspicious maroon car are among a litany of unexplored claims which the Ford Motor Company dug up ahead of a High Court inquest into the death of Reshall Jimmy. Jimmy's burnt body was found in his Ford Kuga four years ago while he was on... →

Sanedi ready to support the mining industry in energy efficiency

By: Kim Cloete 6th February 2019 The mining sector has been encouraged to use more renewable energy and tighten up on energy efficiency, with the support of the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi). Energy Minister Jeff Radebe said the mining industry would need innovative and novel solutions to reduce... →

Energy megaprojects on South Africa's radar as utility falters

By: Bloomberg 5th February 2019 South Africa is looking to spend-billions of rand to secure energy from megaprojects on the continent at a time when state power utility Eskom is broke and struggling to supply enough electricity. The government has signaled a willingness to buy 5 000 MW of power from a planned $18-billion... →

Centrica, Tokyo Gas sign deal to buy LNG from Mozambique

By: Reuters 5th February 2019 British energy supplier Centrica and Tokyo Gas have agreed to jointly buy 2.6-million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) a year from Mozambique LNG Company, the firms said on Tuesday. Centrica LNG Company, a subsidiary of Centrica, and the Japanese energy company said the LNG would be... →

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