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Carbon offset regulations could have major financial implications for businesses
19th August 2016 By: Donna Slater

Draft regulations on carbon offsets, which were published for comment by the National Treasury on June 20, under the Carbon Tax Bill, are due to come into effect in early 2017 and could have... 


Remediation of waste tyres reduces carbon emissions
12th August 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

The Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) has adopted several tactics to remediate waste tyres and, ultimately, reduce carbon emissions. This includes processing... 


MEETING INDUSTRY DEMANDS
The Hyundai Robex R180LC-9S excavator can generate bigger digging power in proportion to its working pressure and cylinder bore size
Fuel efficient equipment launched
12th August 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Following the launch of its fuel efficient robust Hyundai Robex R180LC-9S excavator in South Africa earlier this year, earthmoving equipment distributor and manufacturer High Power Equipment Africa... 


Sean Thomas
Bio2Watt appoints Anaergia to manage biogas plant, looks to expand
10th August 2016 By: Irma Venter

The day-to-day management of South Africa’s first commercial biogas plant have shifted to biogas expert Anaergia Africa, part of the Anaergia international group of companies, as from July.... 


Boeing, Mango in Africa's first jet biofuel flight
Boeing, Mango in Africa's first jet biofuel flight
15th July 2016 By: Anine Kilian

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing, along with South African Airways (SAA) and its low-cost carrier Mango on Friday celebrated Africa’s first commercial passenger flights using sustainable aviation... 


Caption:  	WASTE DISPOSAL Companies are being driven to innovate by changing methods of disposal
Sustainable disposal methods to be investigated
8th July 2016

The rise in waste generated by South Africa has led to the need for responsible and environment-friendly disposal methods. According to local waste management business Interwaste sales and... 


South Africa takes steps to nurture nascent  biomanufacturing industry
South Africa takes steps to nurture nascent biomanufacturing industry
1st July 2016 By: David Oliveira

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC), a biomanufacturing innovation hub aimed at supporting small, medium-sized and... 


Creamer Media publishes Energy Roundup for June 2016 research report
Creamer Media publishes Energy Roundup for June 2016 research report
20th June 2016

The June 2016 roundup covers activities across South Africa for May 2016 and includes details of Russia’s State nuclear agency’s plans to sign cooperation agreements with Kenya, Uganda and Zambia... 


ANTHONY KING
Each bus has eight carbon fibre compressed natural gas tanks, which will allow for about 1 200 m3 of gas
Megabus buys ten CNG buses to be fuelled using Free State gas
17th June 2016 By: Mia Breytenbach

Unitrans’s subsidiary Megabus has procured ten Scania, 280 hp, 100% compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, which it will trial for the next five years at its Free State operations. The official... 


Sappi to establish pilot renewable sugar extraction demo plant
14th June 2016 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pulp and paper group Sappi was preparing to explore and optimise the extraction of biorenewable chemicals after signing an agreement with global supplier Valmet to build a second-generation sugar... 


Draft regulations, if adopted, will boost biofuels investment
10th June 2016 By: Donna Slater

Business intelligence provider Oxford Business Group (OBG) state that although solar and wind energy are the main focus for South Africa’s renewable-energy segment, Cabinet will discuss draft... 


EFFECTIVE BURNING
Tests have shown that these fuels can be burnt effectively on existing chain-grate stoker coal-fired boilers
Biofuels tested for boiler efficiency
3rd June 2016 By: Sebastian Whyle

Owing to growing global demand for a cleaner and more sustainable environment, boiler and environmental solutions provider John Thompson has, over the past few years, carried out a series of tests... 


Nersa to propose a coal benchmark cost as part of its multiyear price determination for Eskom
Nersa to propose a coal benchmark cost as part of its multiyear price determination for Eskom
16th May 2016 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The May 2016 roundup covers activities across South Africa for April 2016 and includes details of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s proposal to introduce a coal benchmark cost as part... 


CSIR launches biomanufacturing facility to support local bio-industry
13th May 2016 By: David Oliveira

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Friday launched the R90-million Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) facility at the CSIR’s main campus in Pretoria. The... 


Energy storage possible standby for grid failure
22nd April 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

While energy storage may seem like a viable option for standby power initiatives during grid failure, several issues first need to resolved for it to be implemented, South African National Energy... 


Creamer Media publishes Energy Roundup for April 2016 research report
Creamer Media publishes Energy Roundup for April 2016 research report
11th April 2016

The April 2016 roundup covers activities across South Africa for March 2016 and includes details of a North Gauteng High Court Judge’s dismissal of a court application to postpone the 9.4%... 


Alternative energy systems boosting African industrial supply chains
8th April 2016 By: Schalk Burger

Alternative energy and storage systems are being used to make various portions of African industrial supply chains more effective and resilient, as well as control energy costs and production... 


RAIN NEEDED
Since November 2014 to date, producers have noted an average decrease of about 60% of the required rainfall
Expected decline in sugar cane crop
25th March 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

The drought in the eastern part of South Africa will lead to a projected decline in sugar production of 500 000 t, says South African Sugar Association (Sasa) executive director Trix Trikam. “The... 


DETREMENTAL DROUGHT
The end of the current drought will ensure crop production is restored fully
Drought, low oil price weighing down ethanol industry
25th March 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

The ethanol industry in South Africa remains lacklustre, owing to various issues, including low Brent crude oil prices, the persisting drought in the sugar cane-producing regions and the lack of... 


STRUGGLING MARKET
Tongaat Hulett’s various sugar operations’ revenue totalled R5-billion up until September
5.7% decline in half-year revenue for sugar producer
25th March 2016

Agriculture, agroprocessing and sugar producer Tongaat Hulett has noted a 5.7% decline in half-year revenue, generating an operating profit for the 2015/16 sugar season. The sugar season, which... 


SIMON TRESTON
The new SENFLOC range of products is suited to the market as it has a unique property in uncurling to reach maximum expansion
Locally produced flocculants provide cost-effective solutions
25th March 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

With increasing productivity and water availability being the biggest challenges for sugar and ethanol plants, chemicals group AECI’s wholly owned water, energy and air solutions subsidiary... 


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29th February 2016

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Monthly roundup of energy news fills a gap in the market
Monthly roundup of energy news fills a gap in the market
22nd February 2016

In South Africa's fast evolving energy environment, Creamer Media's newly launched Energy Roundup fills a gap in the market as it provides readers with accurate, concise and well-structured... 


UNIVERSAL CHARGING
The socket’s configuration includes one three-pin SA, one Euro and two USB inlets
New plug socket integrates USB ports
19th February 2016 By: Mia Breytenbach

Electrical distribution and protection equipment provider CBI-Electric: low voltage has launched a new 240 V alternating current Euro USB socket outlet that comprises two complementary plug sockets... 


DOING DEALS AND TAKING NAMES The Africa Energy Indaba is a great place to liaise with potential clients and create new partnerships
Premier energy event a must for energy businesses
5th February 2016 By: Nadine James

Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) MD Liz Hart says the value of attending the eighth yearly AEI is that industry stakeholders will meet the right people who can decide on energy transactions and implement... 


ALL GASSED UP BMW's Rosslyn plant in Gauteng is one of ten commercial biogas operations in South Africa
Call for government to incentivise renewable energy production
5th February 2016 By: Nadine James

The introduction of support programmes for both the commercial, and household or rural level, will boost growth in the biogas industry, which will subsequently assist with the increase of... 


GAS SUPPLY
Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital makes use of CNG Holdings’ pressure regulating plant to supply gas to its boilers
Gas boilers reduce hospital carbon emissions
22nd January 2016

Public sector hospitals are leading government’s environment-friendly drive by replacing their coal-fired boilers with equipment that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG).  


COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 
John Thompson carries out tests on a variety of biofuels, including torrefied biomass owing to growing demand for a cleaner and sustainable environment
Need for manufacturing of biofuel-fired boilers steadily increasing
22nd January 2016 By: Bruce Montiea

Owing to the price of biofuels becoming more competitive than that of traditional fuels, such as coal, oil and gas, the need for biofuel-fired boilers is steadily increasing, says Cape Town-based... 


Emerson inks $150m automation deal for Egypt petrochemicals plant
Emerson inks $150m automation deal for Egypt petrochemicals plant
19th January 2016 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

Engineering solutions provider Emerson Process Management has signed a $150-million deal to provide automation and reliability technologies and services for petrochemical firm Carbon Holdings’... 


Creamer Media publishes Energy Roundup – December 2015 research report
Creamer Media publishes Energy Roundup – December 2015 research report
18th January 2016 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The December 2015 roundup includes details of State-owned utility Eskom’s application to claw back R22.8-billion; South Africa’s ranking as an investment destination for renewable energy; and a... 


East Africa ripe for energy investment
East Africa ripe for energy investment
2nd December 2015 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

East Africa is emerging as a “hotbed” for energy-related investments, not only for its robust economic growth, but also for its potential to become one of the largest producers and exporters of oil... 


BOOSTING ELEMENTS
Sasol’s group-wide operational performance resulted from increased sales volumes, significant cost savings contribution and resilient gross margins
Sasol improves volumes, predicts strong 2016 output
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Despite a highly volatile and uncertain macroeconomic environment, exacerbated by lower global oil prices, integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol has registered a strong operational and cost... 


CONSERVATION IMPERATIVE
Sasol still plans to deliver remaining cash conservation benefits of between R30-billion and R50-billion over the following 24 months
Business performance programme saves Sasol R2.5bn
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

The extensive business performance enhancement programme (BPEP), implemented in 2012 by integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol, has resulted in cost savings of R2.5-billion during 2015 –... 


PROMISING TECHNOLOGY
Ford’s project will test the first-ever cars to run on environment-friendly dimethyl ether and oxymethylene ether
Auto manufacturer looking to develop diesel cars to run on converted CO2
23rd October 2015

Automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company is spearheading a €3.5-million research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern... 


NAZMI ADAMS
Afrox is exploring alternative energy and gas options, which will enable the production of natural gas that can be compressed into CNG or, if the source is significant, liquefied to LNG
Afrox partners with biogas producer to bolster CO2 supply to W Cape
23rd October 2015 By: Schalk Burger

South African industrial gas major Afrox is partnering with a start-up biogas company to produce high-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane for distribution to industries in the Western Cape,... 


Government urged to have holistic view of biofuels funding incentive
18th September 2015

Owing to the drop in global crude oil prices over the past year, the biofuels funding incentive is currently in a state of being revamped by government; however, global biofuel organisation... 


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