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Structural reforms needed for growth in South Africa, collaboration crucial – BLSA
17th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Growth in South Africa cannot occur without underlying structural reforms and, to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms, effective collaboration between business, labour and... 


Smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air
17th December 2024 By: Reuters

From the moment Mpho Putsoenyane's daughter Hlompho was born in Zamdela, a South African township beside the smokestacks and gas flares of Sasol's oldest coal-to-liquid refinery, the baby struggled... 


Steinmüller Africa named contractor of the year for Kendal power station
13th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Steinmüller Africa Kendal Boilerserve team has been awarded the Eskom Kendal Power Station Contractor of the Year Award 2024. This award demonstrates the company’s continued role as leaders... 


Nine injured in transformer explosion at Matla power station
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nine people were injured at Eskom's Matla power station on December 12 when a transformer exploded, affecting Unit 6. As a precautionary measure, Unit 5 was also taken offline to ensure the safety... 


GoSolr expresses concern about Eskom targeting solar users with higher tariffs
12th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has sparked debate with its latest tariff proposal, resulting in uncertainties for solar power users. Solar energy company GoSolr co-founder Patrick Narbel points... 


Midas substation repairs still under way, but essential load to mines restored
12th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A 500 MVA transformer at the Midas substation, in Gauteng, tripped in the evening of December 11, disrupting electricity supply to about 15 mines in the Carletonville, Fochville and Potchefstroom... 


100 MW Free State solar project represents IPP empowerment landmark
12th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The selection of Pele Green Energy (PGE) to supply renewable energy to the South African ferrochrome smelters operated by the Glencore Merafe Venture represents an important milestone in the steady... 


Govt tests market appetitive for Independent Transmission Projects
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses government's plans to pursue private sector participation in the transmission grid; a request for information issued in relation to Independent... 


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Coal & Diesel

South Africa still in ‘foothills of economic recovery’ as fourth-quarter policy uncertainty rises to 65.7
19th December 2024

South Africa is "still in the foothills of economic recovery" and, while external influences must still be skillfully navigated, the country's future economic performance will hinge mainly on... 


Structural reforms needed for growth in South Africa, collaboration crucial – BLSA
17th December 2024

Growth in South Africa cannot occur without underlying structural reforms and, to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms, effective collaboration between business, labour and... 


Smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air
17th December 2024

From the moment Mpho Putsoenyane's daughter Hlompho was born in Zamdela, a South African township beside the smokestacks and gas flares of Sasol's oldest coal-to-liquid refinery, the baby struggled... 


Energy Efficiency

Initiative boosts renewable energy, efficiency
29th November 2024

The electricity minus carbon dioxide, or e-co2 (pronounced eco-two), green energy benefit scheme, introduced by real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties, is driving a shift towards... 


Firm lauds government’s reducing hurdles for less sensitive projects
29th November 2024

Global consultancy SRK Consulting lauds the significant efforts aimed at reducing the environmental hurdles for lower sensitivity renewable-energy projects. In a move to support the development of... 


Innovation, regulation, cybersecurity dominate 2025 AI trends
22nd November 2024

With the growing adoption and further development of AI, the technology is continuing to reshape the data centre industry – a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends determined... 


Gas to Power

Eskom appoints group executive for strategic delivery
3rd December 2024

Power utility Eskom has appointed Alfred Seema as group executive for strategic delivery. He joins the utility from Sasol, where he most recently held the role of VP for gas sourcing and business... 


DMRE consults on updated IRP for electricity
29th November 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the intense set of consultations on an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity held by the Department of Mineral Resources and... 


South Africa will champion African energy priorities at G20 next year – Ramokgopa
5th November 2024

South Africa will use its position as Chair of the G20 (the group of 19 major global economies plus the African Union and the European Union) next year to champion Africa’s energy priorities on the... 


Nuclear

Eskom, NTCSA brief lawmakers
6th December 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes that emerged during a briefing by Eskom and the National Transmission Company South Africa to lawmakers this week. The briefing... 


Eskom outlines ‘aspirational’ generation vision in meeting with lawmakers
4th December 2024

Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane has outlined an “aspirational” and largely unfunded new generation project pipeline to progressively replace its aged and polluting coal fleet. Having previously... 


Necsa's turnaround strategy delivers good results
4th December 2024

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) generated better financial results and audit outcomes during the 2023/24 financial year, the State-owned entity has reported. It credited this... 


Regulation

Structural reforms needed for growth in South Africa, collaboration crucial – BLSA
17th December 2024

Growth in South Africa cannot occur without underlying structural reforms and, to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms, effective collaboration between business, labour and... 


GoSolr expresses concern about Eskom targeting solar users with higher tariffs
12th December 2024

State-owned power utility Eskom has sparked debate with its latest tariff proposal, resulting in uncertainties for solar power users. Solar energy company GoSolr co-founder Patrick Narbel points... 


Fixing logistics, water sectors still long way off in South Africa - BLSA
9th December 2024

While South Africa is starting to see the fruits of energy sector reforms, it still has a long way to go to fix the water, and transport and logistics sectors despite recent progress, says business... 


Renewable Energy

Afreximbank signs private sector DRC hydropower project agreement
19th December 2024

Trade and development finance institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a project preparation facility financing agreement for an up to 200 MW private-sector,... 


South Africa still in ‘foothills of economic recovery’ as fourth-quarter policy uncertainty rises to 65.7
19th December 2024

South Africa is "still in the foothills of economic recovery" and, while external influences must still be skillfully navigated, the country's future economic performance will hinge mainly on... 


Structural reforms needed for growth in South Africa, collaboration crucial – BLSA
17th December 2024

Growth in South Africa cannot occur without underlying structural reforms and, to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms, effective collaboration between business, labour and... 


Storage

Eskom, NTCSA brief lawmakers
6th December 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes that emerged during a briefing by Eskom and the National Transmission Company South Africa to lawmakers this week. The briefing... 


Enel Green Power looks to augment its South African footprint
5th December 2024

As it marks a decade in the region, renewable energy company Enel Green Power Southern Africa is looking to bolster its footprint here, with a keen focus on skills development and capitalising on... 


Eskom outlines ‘aspirational’ generation vision in meeting with lawmakers
4th December 2024

Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane has outlined an “aspirational” and largely unfunded new generation project pipeline to progressively replace its aged and polluting coal fleet. Having previously... 


Transmission Distribution

South Africa still in ‘foothills of economic recovery’ as fourth-quarter policy uncertainty rises to 65.7
19th December 2024

South Africa is "still in the foothills of economic recovery" and, while external influences must still be skillfully navigated, the country's future economic performance will hinge mainly on... 


Structural reforms needed for growth in South Africa, collaboration crucial – BLSA
17th December 2024

Growth in South Africa cannot occur without underlying structural reforms and, to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms, effective collaboration between business, labour and... 


Govt tests market appetitive for Independent Transmission Projects
12th December 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses government's plans to pursue private sector participation in the transmission grid; a request for information issued in relation to Independent... 


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