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Hyve Group opens Johannesburg office
21st June 2022 By: Donna Slater

International exhibition and conference organiser Hyve Group has opened a Johannesburg office as a means to enhance its presence in South Africa and expand opportunities for South African citizens.... 


PASA welcomes recognition of natural gas’ role in Africa’s energy transition
21st June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Petroleum Agency SA (PASA) has welcomed the release of the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s ‘Africa Energy Outlook 2022’ report, which outlines possible pathways for... 


‘Jackpot’ oil discoveries may help Namibia double GDP by 2040
21st June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Namibia expects its biggest oil discoveries since independence to help double its economy by 2040, Jennifer Comalie, chairperson of National Petroleum Corp of Namibia, said in a Bloomberg TV... 


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Gas can meet commercial and industrial energy needs
17th June 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

While there are various sources of energy, gas remains one of the primary sources that can sustain a large amount of industrial and commercial requirements, says consulting service provider Synergy... 


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Increased interest in gas-powered generators
17th June 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Since the lifting of the own-generation licence threshold to 100 MW, interest in using gas for embedded power generation has increased significantly, says gas engine and hybrid power plant... 


Beheadings show Islamist peril persists for Total in Mozambique
Beheadings show Islamist peril persists for Total in Mozambique
16th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

A fresh wave of attacks by an Islamic State affiliate in northern Mozambique has prompted the evacuation of the nation’s biggest solar power plant and threatens to further delay TotalEnergies'... 


South Africa should consider Russian crude imports, Mantashe says
16th June 2022 By: Reuters

South Africa's Energy Minister on Wednesday said the country should consider importing crude oil from Russia as part of efforts to curb rising fuel prices, which have soared since the beginning of... 


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Climate Commission sets sights on energy mix as it wraps up work on just transition framework
14th June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is initiating a process of research and consultation on South Africa’s future energy mix, which it aims to present to Cabinet before the end of 2022.... 


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New report outlines strategy for ending load-shedding by early 2024, but delivery hinges on ‘substantial political will’
13th June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

A comprehensive strategy for drastically reducing, or even eliminating, the scourge of rotational power cuts in South Africa by early 2024 has been outlined in a new public-interest report... 


African oil, gas producers can help to create an inclusive energy transition, says McKinsey
10th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company says Africa’s oil and gas producing nations have the opportunity to embark on an inclusive energy transition and chart a course toward a... 


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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... 


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Ways to overcome challenges when your boiler fails
10th June 2022

Over the past 24 months, companies requiring emergency boiler systems have succumbed to price increases to keep their steam operations functioning. 


Congo’s oil block sale threatens carbon sinks, forest pact
8th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC's)plan to auction oil exploration blocks next month threatens to disrupt some of the world’s most important carbon sinks and could jeopardize a $500-million... 


Renergen nears financing close for Virginia gas’ Phase 2
6th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed emerging helium and natural gas producer Renergen has signed a retainer letter with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for a possible $500-million loan to finance... 


Tech company commissioned to run upgrades in UAE
3rd June 2022

Global technology company ABB has installed ABB Ability System 800xA, called the market-leading distributed control system (DCS) automation platform, to upgrade three grinding units at Star Super... 


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Renergen says gas project can catalyse Free State manufacturing revival
3rd June 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging integrated energy producer Renergen is confident that its Virginia gas project, in the Free State, will become a catalyst for “more than just gas” in South Africa, with CEO Stefano Marani... 


Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe
Shell, Mantashe's lawyers defend environmental plan for seismic blasting
1st June 2022 By: News24Wire

Both Shell and Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe's lawyers assert that an environmental management plan for the proposed seismic survey off the Wild Coast qualified as... 


Oil powers to sixth monthly gain as EU set to curb Russian flows
31st May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Oil headed for the longest run of monthly gains in more than a decade as European Union (EU) leaders agreed to pursue a partial ban on imports of crude from Russia to increase pressure on Moscow... 


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CDC, Orion Engineered Carbons celebrate sod turning festival at Coega SEZ
30th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has jointly hosted a sod-turning ceremony with new global investor Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) to demonstrate the success of the CDC’s 9 003 ha Coega... 


Shell court case prompts climate protest in Cape Town
30th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Protesters rallied in Cape Town on Saturday ahead of a court ruling on oil and gas exploration by Shell Plc. Community groups in December won a temporary halt to the company’s seismic survey off... 


Low oil output barely enough to cover petrol imports – Nigeria FinMin
27th May 2022 By: Reuters

Low crude oil production means Nigeria is barely able to cover the cost of imported petrol from its oil and gas revenues, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed told Reuters on Thursday. Ahmed added in an... 


Wasaa to upgrade newly acquired East London Terminal capacity
26th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Local black women-owned and managed petrochemicals company Wasaa has completed the acquisition and handover of the East London liquid fuel import terminal from energy multinational BP Southern... 


LPG tanks arrive on ship
Sunrise Energy reveals significant growth in LPG volumes at terminal
23rd May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal operator Sunrise Energy has revealed its latest data on LPG imported through its independent terminal at Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape. Sunrise operates... 


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ANC wants increase in oil, gas exploration, plans to tackle anti-fossil fuel lobby groups 'politically'
18th May 2022 By: News24Wire

As rising fuel costs continue to hit the South African economy, the African National Congress was contemplating pushing for an increase in oil and gas exploration, setting itself up for a fight... 


Transnet increasing supply of jet fuel to ORTIA as railway line repairs start
16th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet says it is increasing the supply of jet fuel through the National Multi-Product Pipeline from Durban inland, while repairs to the railway line that is also used to transport... 


South Africa must cut red tape to close energy gap, ANC suggests
13th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must accelerate plans to generate more electricity itself, buy more energy from private producers and make it easier for power-hungry mining companies to build their own plants,... 


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... 


A large 3 000 kg/h burner installed at local food, home and personal care product producer, in Isando,
Two installations prove company’s mettle
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial boiler manufacturer Steam Generation has successfully completed two projects in Africa that highlight its ability to improve energy efficiency and management for clients. “We... 


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Cabinet approves LPG rollout strategy
12th May 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cabinet has approved a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rollout strategy for implementation. The strategy, which was published for public consultation in March, seeks to expand the domestic... 


Two enviro groups challenge development of 400 MW natural gas plant in Richards Bay
11th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Environmental justice groups groundWork and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) have filed an application in the Pretoria High Court to challenge the environmental... 


Cold boxes being precooled in preparation for gas
3rd May 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Renergen reported on May 3 that it was making “strong” progress in terms of the commissioning of Phase 1 of the Virginia gas project, which comprises exploration and production rights of... 


Diesel price to rise on Wednesday, but petrol price to decrease
3rd May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The price of both grades of petrol will decrease by 12c/ℓ on May 4, while 0.05% sulphur diesel will increase by 98 c/ℓ and 0.005% sulphur diesel will increase by 92c/ℓ. Illuminating paraffin will... 


bpSA donates R8m towards KZN flood relief
29th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Petroleum producer bp Southern Africa (bpSA), through its ongoing partnership with the Solidarity Fund, is donating R8-million to help support relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal, following severe and... 


Standard Bank signs climate change, financing of emissions information resolution
26th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

After extensive engagement with shareholder activism organisations Just Share and Aeon Investment Management, financial services firm Standard Bank has agreed to the wording of a... 


TotalEnergies unit commits to stakeholder engagement for offshore hydrocarbon exploration
21st April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Oil, gas and renewables multinational TotalEnergies subsidiary TotalEnergies Exploration & Production South Africa (Teepsa) has committed to extensive engagement with key stakeholders as part of... 


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LNG a promising solution to energy challenges, but govt indecision holds sector back
21st April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Downstream liquefied natural gas (LNG) distributors and infrastructure developers lie in wait for the right opportunities and enabling environment to build a gas economy and create jobs in South... 


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