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US Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources Office of Energy Transformation acting director Scott Woodard.
Clean hydrogen could be virtually zero cost, US energy diplomat tells London Indaba
30th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The main founders of the Inflation Reduction Act envision the US legislation as a clean energy bill to lower the costs of green energy technologies for everyone around the world as well as being... 


Vulcan announces leadership changes
30th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Vulcan Energy Resources has announced a spate of changes to its leadership as it works towards delivering its Zero Carbon lithium project, in Germany. The company on Friday... 


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SARENS thriving in a changing industry
27th June 2023

SARENS, a family-owned business founded in 1955 and headquartered in Belgium, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years that has allowed it to decentralise its way of working,... 


Sage Potash forms US lithium subsidiary
27th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Sage Potash has announced the formation of a US subsidiary, Sage Lithium, which will operate as a standalone unit exploring mineral leases for lithium and other soluble saline... 


Vulcan eyes increased output at Zero Carbon lithium project
27th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Vulcan Energy Resources has signed a binding term sheet with energy technology company SLB to enable increase of current brine production from the Phase 1 development of its Vulcan Zero... 


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On-The-Air (23/06/2023)
23rd June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

It’s that time again on a Friday when Update At Noon presents another Update From The Coal-Face with Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. The use of platinum in... 


Enduring hope
23rd June 2023 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Following the sluggish 1990s, the early years of this millennium witnessed spectacular growth in sub-Saharan Africa, giving rise to the Africa Rising narrative – the notion that it was inevitable... 


Norway moves to open its waters to deep-sea mining
Norway moves to open its waters to deep-sea mining
20th June 2023 By: Reuters

 The Norwegian government on Tuesday proposed opening its waters to deep-sea mining despite opposition from green campaigners and some countries, as it seeks to shift from a reliance on... 


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Woodside approves $7.2bn Trion project
20th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australian energy major Woodside has approved the $7.2-billion Trion development in Mexico, subject to joint venture approval. Woodside’s share of capital expenditure would amount to $4.8-billion,... 


Fortescue Future Industries and Fortescue Metals Group executive chairperson and founder Dr Andrew Forrest
Apt investment in green hydrogen can provide full employment, FT Hydrogen Summit hears
19th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Proper investment in green hydrogen generation has the potential to provide full employment and economic growth for decades to come as well as protect the planet from devastating climate change,... 


Themba Baloyi MD of Voith Turbo South Africa
Themba Baloyi
16th June 2023 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Themba Baloyi, MD of Voith Turbo South Africa, which is engaged in the marketing, assembly, service and sales support of engineering products in mining and metals, paper, rail,... 


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E-house package for gas project
15th June 2023

A large complete substation E-house which is locally manufactured is to be supplied by Zest WEG to Sasol’s PSA project, currently under construction in southern Mozambique. According to Zest WEG... 


Trudeau govt seeks collaboration at first meeting with new Alberta Premier
15th June 2023 By: Reuters

The government of Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to work with the newly elected conservative premier of the country's main oil-producing province, Alberta, to fight climate... 


Growth in global oil demand set to slow significantly by 2028, report shows
14th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Growth in the world’s demand for oil is set to slow in the coming years, with the high prices and security of supply concerns highlighted by the global energy crisis hastening the shift towards... 


Gas leak no threat - Santos
14th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos said on Wednesday that the gas leak from the Legendre fields, offshore Western Australia, were non-toxic and unlikely to represent an environmental hazard. Media reports... 


Festo celebrates 50 years in the African market: A look at the company’s impact and growth
13th June 2023

Festo Holdings Group is a worldwide automation giant which was founded in 1925. Although it had been operating in South Africa through a distributor before 1973, Dr Wilfried Stoll (General Manager... 


Santos wells leaking offshore WA - report
13th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environment Management Authority (NOPSEMA) on Tuesday said that it would not comment on oil and gas major Santos’ environment plans at its Legendre... 


Hands off our oceans: Eco lobby hits out 'onslaught' by foreign companies on SA waters
9th June 2023 By: News24Wire

The "onslaught" on South Africa's oceans, with foreign companies seeking to drill for oil and gas, is becoming a major concern, according to The Green Connection. The eco-justice group sounded the... 


AVEVA lists Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt as vibrant markets for software development
8th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Kenya is a rapidly developing market for industrial software solutions, says Industry Software Solutions and Support (IS³) MD Dion Govender. Although South Africa has a mature industrial base,... 


Invictus raises cash for Zim oil and gas hunt
6th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Invictus Energy has raised A$12.75-million from a share placement to sophisticated and institutional investors to fund further oil and gas exploration in Zimbabwe. Under the placement,... 


Business join forces against proposed job legislation
6th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A number of industry bodies, including the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA), the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (Appea) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and... 


Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter
Three new Sars deputy commissioners appointed
5th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has appointed three deputy commissioners to strengthen his executive team. The appointment of the deputies is also one of the... 


Woodside reports fatality at North Rankin
2nd June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside on Friday reported a fatality at the North Rankin Complex, offshore Western Australia. The company reported that a contractor was critically injured during work activity... 


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Alpha Motors, a Bearings International brand, is manufactured by TechTop
Company expands market share
2nd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial products supplier Bearings International is expanding its market share in South Africa’s electric motor industry through its continued commitment to providing reliable, energy efficient... 


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Manufacturer innovates for energy, growing industries
2nd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The ongoing energy supply crisis in South Africa has put the spotlight on the importance of reliable and efficient renewable-energy systems, and the role of the mechanical seal industry in... 


Ascent announces intention to bid for Amur Minerals
1st June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

European and Latin America-focused Ascent Resources on Thursday revealed that it had approached the board of Amur Minerals, which is a cash shell following its disposal of its Russian nickel asset... 


Paladin unaware of pending legislative changes in Namibia
31st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Uranium developer Paladin Energy on Wednesday moved to allay shareholder concerns following reports that the Namibian government was considering taking a stake in oil and gas companies operating in... 


Woodside awards decomissioning contracts
31st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has awarded offshore decommissioning contracts for the subsea infrastructure at the Enfield, Griffin, Stybarrow and Echo Yodel oil and gas fields offshore Western... 


Climate battle looms as Alberta Premier Smith takes aim at Trudeau after election win
30th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Alberta's re-elect conservative leader Danielle Smith has put herself on a collision course with Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over climate policies that would weigh on the... 


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Risk solutions provider growing African footprint
26th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

Since its establishment in 2021, risk mitigation solutions provider Africa Speciality Risk (ASR) has set its sights on consolidating its underwriting activities in South Africa as part of its... 


A solar farm
At $1bn a day, solar investment to outpace oil for first time in 2023
25th May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is forecasting that investment in solar will rise to more than $1-billion a day, or to some $380-billion for 2023 as a whole, increasing spending on the... 


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Santos rejects human rights violation claims
25th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has rejected allegations of human rights breaches, following allegations of such at its Barossa gas project, its Darwin liquefied natural gas (LNG) life extension project,... 


Santos shakes up executive team
24th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has announced a range of executive appointments as part of its corporate restructure announced last year. Alan Stuart-Grant has been appointed to the Executive committee... 


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Offshore oil and gas continue to make waves
24th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has highlighted the growth of Australia’s offshore gas industry. The AIMS Index of Marine Industry 2023 noted that despite the... 


ZEST WEG supplies E-house package for Sasol gas project
23rd May 2023

A large complete substation E-house locally manufactured by Zest WEG will help power Sasol’s Upstream PSA project currently under construction in the Inhambane Province of southern Mozambique.... 


LONG HAUL PREVENTION
Valves must be hydrostatically tested by the valve manufacturer to ensure no leaks
Firm provides tips to avoid rust
19th May 2023

Ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and valve assemblies are all common and critical components in the oil and gas industry. Their job of regulating hazardous... 


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Liande Pienaar – SHEQ Manager
Jacques Giezen – Fleet Manager
Tim Biesemans – Regional Director
Philip van Niekerk – Regional Finance Manager
Hans De Langhe – Regional Fleet and Operations Manager
Deon Van Der Pas – Regional HR Manager
Global crane leader Sarens thriving in changing industry
19th May 2023

SARENS, a family-owned business founded in 1955 and headquartered in Belgium, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years that has allowed it to decentralise its way of working,... 


Dullness versus the creative: prospects for development and human wellbeing
19th May 2023 By: Saliem Fakir

Africa’s problem is not fossil fuels or the continent’s dependence on raw land and minerals but the lack of capacity to transition from these dependences into something else. This is a matter... 


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Santos leaving no stone unturned in carbon battle
18th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas giant Santos has called on the government to support a range of low-carbon technologies as part of efforts to reach net zero. Speaking at the Australian Petroleum Production &... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
South Africa needs oil, gas, nuclear, as well as renewables – Mantashe
17th May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Delivering the keynote address at the Enlit Africa conference in Cape Town on Wednesday, South African Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe reported that the current moratorium on... 


Walyering condensate deal signed with Santos
17th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Strike Energy has signed a condensate processing and sales agreement with oil and gas major Santos, providing a monetisation route for its Walyering gas field development. Strike and... 


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Appea calls for national CCUS strategy
17th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The oil and gas industry has called on the federal government to jointly develop a national carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) strategy. Speaking the Australian Petroleum Production &... 


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Wood Mackenzie calls for greater collaboration in oil and gas
16th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Research firm Wood Mackenzie has urged Australia’s oil and gas industry to urgently fast-track the creation of energy “super basins” to provide a pathway to greater sustainability and cut... 


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