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Artist’s impression of the Airbus A380 flying test bed fitted with a CFM RISE engine
Airbus and CFM team up to flight test a new and more efficient aeroengine design
20th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus, and international aeroengine company CFM International (a 50:50 joint venture between GE of the US and Safran Aircraft Engines of France)... 


Rolls-Royce announces hydrogen aircraft fuel project and updates on hybrid-electric power
18th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power system group Rolls-Royce announced on Monday (the first day of the 2022 iteration of the renowned Farnborough Air Show in England) that it had launched a... 


Hydrogen haul truck
Platinum-containing hydrogen fuel technology driving net-zero ambitions – WPIC
15th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says platinum group metals (PGMs) are enabling many sectors globally to achieve net-zero carbon emissions goals through their use in hydrogen energy and... 


Sasol's refinery in Secunda
South Africa has competitive advantages to develop green hydrogen, says Sasol
14th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa has quite a few competitive advantages that will serve it well in entering the green hydrogen manufacturing space, Sasol low-carbon energy solutions business developer Zanele Salman... 


UK Africa Minister has visited South Africa to discuss just energy transition and other issues
13th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The UK High Commission (embassy) in Pretoria reported on Wednesday that that country’s Minister (equivalent to Deputy Minister in South Africa) for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Vicky... 


Rolls-Royce Power Systems commissions hydrogen-fuelled engine test stand 
12th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that its Germany-based Power Systems division has commissioned its first in-house test stand for hydrogen-powered... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Just Transition Framework means South Africa can ‘proceed apace’ with $8.5bn partnership
5th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the publication of the Just Transition Framework will enable South Africa to “proceed apace with harnessing the benefits” of the Just Energy Transition Partnership... 


An image of renewables and hydrogen infrastructure
EU plans hydrogen deal with Namibia as it pulls away from Russian energy
4th July 2022 By: Reuters

The European Union (EU) is planning a deal with Namibia to support the country's nascent green hydrogen sector and boost its own imports of the fuel, EU and Namibian officials said, as the bloc... 


Rolls-Royce buys innovative German hydrogen PEM cell company 
30th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that its Germany-based Power Systems division had acquired a 54% stake in German start-up company Hoeller... 


Claire Tucker
Opinion: Existing regulatory framework provides good backbone for development of South Africa’s green hydrogen sector
29th June 2022

In this article, Bowmans South Africa’s head of public law and regulatory, Claire Tucker, looks at regulation and incentives for the hydrogen economy. She concludes that, while incentives for... 


Bill Gates-led fund backs startup with cheaper way to move hydrogen
28th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

A hydrogen molecule is tiny. So tiny, in fact, that trying to store and transport it via existing tanks and pipes can end up causing cracks in steel. If hydrogen is to become a clean fuel of the... 


An image of hydrogen fuel cells
Mitochondria Energy to build a fuel cell manufacturing facility in the Vaal SEZ in 2023
28th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Hydrogen fuel cell developer Mitochondria Energy is planning to build a hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility in the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) forming part of the wider Hydrogen Valley... 


Western Cape govt, DTIC driving green hydrogen research in Vredendal
24th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) and the Western Cape provincial government have committed to putting support mechanisms in place to help resource a green energy hydrogen... 


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Renewed focus on South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership
24th June 2022

Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about the fresh attention this week on the $8.5-billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) between South... 


GreenYellow secures contracts with Retailability, PPC Cement in South Africa
24th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Energy efficiency, services and solar photovoltaic solutions company GreenYellow has secured two contracts in South Africa, including a seven-year energy efficiency partnership agreement with... 


Sasol signs agreement with aircraft company to develop sustainable aviation fuels
23rd June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African chemicals and energy company Sasol signed, on Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft, on developing Sustainable Aviation... 


COP President Alok Sharma
Final Just Energy Transition Partnership Investment Plan expected by November
22nd June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

A Just Energy Transition Partnership Investment Plan (JETP-IP), which will seek to unlock $8.5-billion in concessional climate finance to accelerate South Africa’s transition from coal to... 


Hydrox showcases locally developed alkaline electrolyser image
Hydrox showcases locally developed alkaline electrolyser
15th June 2022

Hydrogen-powered vehicles and plants of the future will require hydrogen fuel, which is made using an electrolyser. As South Africa looks to introduce hydrogen powered engines, the need for local... 


Airbus and Japanese airport group sign MoU on hydrogen fuel for aviation
13th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus and Japanese company Kansai Airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly investigate the use of hydrogen as an aircraft fuel... 


Key questions remain on journey to a just transition in the liquid fuels industry – Crompton
10th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Key considerations and challenges to support a just transition in the liquid fuels industry to a low- and zero-carbon industry include the need for financing, the need to ensure financial viability... 


An image of Jacob Mbele, newly appointed director-general of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Committee welcomes appointment of Jacob Mbele as DMRE director-general
10th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy chairperson Sahlulele Luzipo has welcomed the appointment of Jacob Mbele as director-general of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy... 


Artist impression of the Hyphen electrolyser facilities proposed for development near  Lüderitz, in Namibia
Feasibility study of Namibia’s gigawatt-scale green hydrogen project to start this year
1st June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The preferred bidder for a gigawatt-scale green hydrogen-to-ammonia project near the coastal town of Lüderitz, in Namibia, is aiming to conclude an implementation agreement with government by... 


Anglo launches world-first hydrogen-powered haul truck image
Anglo launches world-first hydrogen-powered haul truck
1st June 2022

Diversified miner Anglo American on May 6 launched the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, capable of carrying a 290 t payload and generates more power than its diesel... 


An image of the Rossing mine in Namibia
Uranium investors await price rally to revive Namibia projects
30th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Namibia’s finance minister said uranium miners are waiting for prices to recover before reviving projects in Africa’s biggest producer of the ore, which is needed for nuclear power in a world... 


Enlit Africa is back
27th May 2022

Enlit Africa returns to Cape Town as a live conference and exhibition from June 7 to 9 this year, focusing on the current opportunities and challenges in the energy sector – from self-generation... 


Company to exhibit at Enlit Africa in June
27th May 2022

With advanced submetering instrumentation and intelligent energy management solutions, industrial power and energy meter solution manufacturer Accuenergy is proud to be exhibiting at Africa's... 


Image of water waste treatment plant under construction
Water solutions for Makana Municipality
27th May 2022

Water service utility Amatola Water, Makana municipality and consulting engineering company Bosch Projects continue to work hard to solve the water shortages in Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown, in... 


An image of a hydrogen burning plant
First hydrogen-burning power plant operational
27th May 2022

Energy supplier Long Ridge Energy Terminal (Long Ridge) – a subsidiary unit of transportation and infrastructure company Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors and an affiliate... 


Eskom will begin its just energy transition efforts in earnest at the Komati power station
By leveraging three resource advantages Mpumalanga can be global just transition ‘flagship’
24th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has highlighted three key resource advantages that he argues could transform the coal province of Mpumalanga into a global “flagship” of the just energy transition. In an... 


Renault Plans family car that runs on electricity and hydrogen
19th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Renault is developing a family-sized passenger car that will run on electricity for short drives and hydrogen for longer trips as part of the company’s push into fuel-cell technology. Dubbed Scenic... 


Gravitricity, Arup secure grant to develop below-ground hydrogen storage
19th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Edinburgh-based energy storage specialist Gravitricity and global built environment consultancy Arup have secured £300 000 from the UK Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to... 


An image showing hydrogen economy building blocks
South Africa, Namibia among new African Green Hydrogen Alliance’s founding members
18th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa, Namibia and four other African countries on May 18 formally launched the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance, with the aim to make the continent a frontrunner in the race to develop green... 


A photo of Lee-Hendor Ruiters speaking at teh launch of the The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project which was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition a collaboration between the governments of South Africa and Flanders, in Belgium, and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation
Project launched to fast-track energy, water transition
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition to a decarbonised, green and inclusive economy, as well... 


Presidential Climate Finance Task Team head Daniel Mminele
South Africa gearing up to negotiate ‘new paradigm’ climate finance deal
9th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa aims to pursue a financing solution that embraces a “different paradigm” with regard to the allocation of risk, as well as return expectations and investment horizons, when negotiating... 


Global nuclear body launches commercial hydrogen production roadmap initiative
6th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that it is to develop a roadmap for the commercial scale production of hydrogen using nuclear power. This was because hydrogen was... 


European Commission, European electrolyser industry agree to manufacturing framework conditions
6th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The European Commission and the European electrolyser industry have signed a joint declaration containing a range of initiatives to improve framework conditions for electrolyser manufacturers in... 


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