Generators withstand tough conditions

Electrical equipment supplier and manufacturer Zest WEG Group has added adequate filtration on the inlet- and combustion-air side of its diesel generators to ensure that they can withstand harsh... 

Energy storage possible standby for grid failure

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... 

High-horsepower generator introduced onto market

Multinational power generation equipment manufacturer Cummins introduced its QSK95 generator set to the African market at the Power and Electricity World Africa Exhibition, held at the Sandton... 

Innovative power generation projects share award

To encourage the innovation of a system that generates and transmits power independently, this year’s African Energy Awards, held in Sandton, Gauteng, last month, awarded the innovation prize to a... 

Power factor correction to help lessen load

The rise in electricity costs and the drop in commodity prices have led businesses across the industrial and commercial spectrum to look at how their electrical equipment converts electric current... 

Current trends shift company’s focus to IPPs

Current market conditions and trends within the power sector have enabled heat exchanger supplier Kelvion to focus on supplying replacement heat exchange equipment and maintenance products within... 

Redistribution key for Africa’s power future

The codevelopment and equal distribution of power between countries in Africa, along with focused research and development strategies around redistribution will provide more Africans with... 

Mali gold mine to use SA cooling solution

Mine ventilation, refrigeration and air-cooling installations provider BBE projects has secured a $16-million order for two mine cooling systems at a deep-level gold mine, in Mali. “The addition... 

Mine mechanisation gains traction

More South African mining companies are shifting from using conventional labour forces to mechanising their deep-level operations, as they are exposed to increased seismic stress and the subsequent... 

Shaft solutions to address commodities crunch

Some of the most exciting opportunities are in deep-level mining, says Hatch Goba associate and Africa, Europe and the Middle East mining director Kevin Seyfried. The scarcity of capital, lower... 

Locally produced flocculants provide cost-effective solutions

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... 

Expected decline in sugar cane crop

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... 

Corrosion cures for sugar cane industry

Coatings manufacturer Kansai Plascon has reaffirmed its position in the sugar industry by providing holistic coating solutions that will prolong inevitable corrosion at sugar mills and refineries... 

Drought, low oil price weighing down ethanol industry

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... 

Drives provide maximum capacity for mills

The South Africa branch of German engineering company SEW Eurodrive is focused on producing energy efficient drives that can maximise the load and capacity of mills and refiners in the sugar... 

Supplier boosting productivity with new casting machine

Screening and vibrating equipment supplier Aury Africa intends to boost its productivity this year with the acquisition of a new polyurethane casting machine. The multimillion-rand machine will... 

Surge enables analytics company to go on Africa offensive

The 400% growth rate of Witbank-based coal analysis company Umzamo Analytical Services (UAS) last year has prompted the company to broaden its reach into Africa despite the current challenging... 

New CEO holds stock in coal

Coal is the future of power generation worldwide, emphasises Australian exploration company Minergy’s newly appointed CEO Andre Bojé. “Coal remains the cheaper option . . . and I believe that... 

Company renames asset, invests in renewables

Sandton-based coal mining company Delta Mining Consolidated (DMC) has renamed its flagship Rietkuil coal asset, near Delmas, in Mpumalanga, the Nsele coal project after the re-evaluation of the... 

Coal production remains lucrative for South Africa

Coal industry role-players remain confident that the commodity will continue to play a crucial role in energy production in South Africa and worldwide amid and despite the depressed coal market,... 

Energy storage system to be launched at conference

American automotive and energy storage company Tesla’s highly anticipated Powerwall energy storage system will be launched onto the African market by energy solutions provider Dako Power at the... 

Rural areas could benefit from decentralised energy

Autonomous and stable supply of decentralised energy might be the answer for Africans who are often without electricity because of unreliable energy sources, says energy storage systems supplier... 

Storage a key component for modern energy supply

Rapid growth in yearly power demand and the high cost involved in expanding national power grids in rural areas are some of the biggest challenges regarding power and electricity supply in African... 

Conference to attract twice as much footfall

This year’s Power & Electricity World Africa conference will host twice as many delegates as last year, with utilities, independent power providers (IPPs) and government officials confirmed from... 

Africa viable option for investment in power infrastructure

Expanding Africa’s power and electricity infrastructure remains a viable prospect for investors and businesses, with numerous investment opportunities available owing to new developments, says... 

Reality programme used for welding training at AIDC

Students who want to work in the production sector of the automotive industry can submit their curriculum vitae to the Automotive Industry Development Centre’s (AIDC’s) Gauteng Automotive Learning... 

Bumpy ride for South African motorists

The expected rise in Brent crude oil prices, and geopolitical decisions by South Africa will influence the petrol price and vehicle prices in 2016, says the Automobile Association (AA) of South... 

Automotive industry highly unlikely to show growth in 2016 – KPMG

The lacklustre economy, consumers’ desparate financial position and affordability of vehicles are three key areas that will stunt the growth of the South African automotive industry this year, says... 

Support services drive expansion into Africa

German truck and bus manufacturer MAN has added support services in the form of a new service centre and a workshop in Kenya and Zambia respectively. MAN’s resolve to expand into Africa has come... 

Swedish motorcycle brand launches 701 bike range in SA

Swedish motorcycle manufacturer Husqvarna launched its 701 Enduro and Supermoto models at wholesaler Puzey’s Biker’s Warehouse, in Gauteng, last month. The range will spearhead the new range of... 

Triton-Leo focusing on growth amid fickle oil prices

Despite influencing factors, such as the rand:dollar exchange rate, and the stagnant prices of fuel and raw materials, lubricants producer Triton-Leo believes that the market will remain stable... 

Knowledge of tribology key for lubricants industry

The focus in the oils and lubricants industry is constantly being shifted to address regulations that arise, which, in turn, creates a need to establish a better understanding of tribology for the... 

Skills development and blue economy prioritised at CIS 2016

Having identified the lack of training opportunities as a rising concern in the oil industry, the biennial Cape Industries Showcase (CIS), scheduled to take place from July 13 to 15 at the Cape... 

Castrol supplies lubricants for record-chasing Bloodhound SSC

Global industrial and automotive lubricants brand Castrol will be on the forefront of innovation when the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) attempts to break the land speed record by reaching 1 609...