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Northam finalises PPA for wheeled wind energy
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metal (PGM) producer Northam has finalised a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) to supply wheeled electricity from the 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


PCC discussion reveals opposing views on nuclear power, despite it being ‘necessary’ for net zero
19th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

International and local associations, as well as various energy experts, agree that achieving net zero in the 44 countries that have committed thereto will be virtually impossible without including... 


Necsa secures approval for detailed design phase for multipurpose reactor
17th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has secured approval, as well as R1.2-billion in funding, from government for the second phase of its multipurpose reactor, which... 


NOA Group gearing up to supply wheeled electricity after securing trading licence
17th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The trading arm of private energy company NOA is gearing up to supply wheeled renewable electricity to multiple customers in South Africa following the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s... 


Afrimat notes some improvement in conditions following tough first-half
17th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed mining and materials group Afrimat has warned that losses in its cement segment and a weaker-than-expected performance from its anthracite segment will mean that its results for the 2025... 


Low-emission energy sources set to cater for burgeoning electricity demand up to 2027
14th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates global electricity consumption will increase at the fastest pace in years over 2025 to 2027, fuelled by growing industrial production, rising use... 


Mashava assures that City Power is reviewing yearly tariffs
14th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Johannesburg electricity utility City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava has assured business customers in the city that the entity is working on reviewing the yearly electricity tariffs to cushion... 


Support grows for independent transmission projects to help ease grid constraint
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 


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Coal & Diesel

Afrimat notes some improvement in conditions following tough first-half
17th February 2025

JSE-listed mining and materials group Afrimat has warned that losses in its cement segment and a weaker-than-expected performance from its anthracite segment will mean that its results for the 2025... 


Low-emission energy sources set to cater for burgeoning electricity demand up to 2027
14th February 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates global electricity consumption will increase at the fastest pace in years over 2025 to 2027, fuelled by growing industrial production, rising use... 


Mashava assures that City Power is reviewing yearly tariffs
14th February 2025

Johannesburg electricity utility City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava has assured business customers in the city that the entity is working on reviewing the yearly electricity tariffs to cushion... 


Energy Efficiency

Firm underscores continent’s suitability for renewable energy
14th February 2025

Africa is well positioned to improve its energy security, owing to its high solar radiation factor, highlights renewable-energy business platform Discovery Green. The company says the continent’s... 


Tech integration boosting competitiveness
14th February 2025

In noting the proliferation of technologies such as AI, Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins in business operations across Africa, global management consulting firm Kearney says... 


Energy council launches ‘Energise Mzansi’ information campaign
11th February 2025

The Energy Council of South Africa has launched a communications campaign dubbed ‘Energise Mzansi’, which it says will seek to improve “energy transition literacy” amid rapid structural changes in... 


Gas to Power

Global gas markets set to remain tight in 2025 – IEA
21st January 2025

Global natural gas markets reached an all-time high last year and are set to remain tight in 2025 despite an ongoing rebalancing following the supply shock of 2022/23, the International Energy... 


Ramokgopa to showcase South Africa’s energy investment prospects at Davos
20th January 2025

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that South Africa’s energy market reforms and investment opportunities will be showcased at the World Economic Forum in Davos,... 


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... 


Nuclear

Low-emission energy sources set to cater for burgeoning electricity demand up to 2027
14th February 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates global electricity consumption will increase at the fastest pace in years over 2025 to 2027, fuelled by growing industrial production, rising use... 


Necsa ‘deeply saddened’ by board member death
11th February 2025

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) says it is “deeply saddened” by the passing of board member Senamile Masango on February 8. Masango was a Necsa board member since January 2020.... 


Mashatile, Chikunga mourn death of South Africa’s first black nuclear scientist
10th February 2025

Deputy President and Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) chairperson Paul Mashatile and Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe... 


Regulation

Geopolitics, reforms key themes of the 2025 SoNA
7th February 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the key themes of President Cyril Ramaphosa's first State of the Nation Address since the establishment of the Government of National... 


Energy debate likely to shift from availability to affordability – Cape Town mayor
7th February 2025

With power utility Eskom breaching 300 days without loadshedding, the national energy debate is likely to shift from availability to affordability, says Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.... 


Eskom forecasting full-year profit of R10bn, as it digests Nersa decision
31st January 2025

Eskom has confirmed that it is forecasting to make a full-year profit of more that R10-billion for 2024/25, having reported a R17-billion profit for the interim period, up from the R1.6-billion... 


Renewable Energy

Businesses urged to use enhanced deduction for renewable energy incentive before February 28
20th February 2025

Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) urges businesses to take advantage of the government’s renewable energy tax incentive before it expires on... 


Northam finalises PPA for wheeled wind energy
19th February 2025

Platinum group metal (PGM) producer Northam has finalised a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) to supply wheeled electricity from the 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


NOA Group gearing up to supply wheeled electricity after securing trading licence
17th February 2025

The trading arm of private energy company NOA is gearing up to supply wheeled renewable electricity to multiple customers in South Africa following the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s... 


Storage

G3 Citrus Estates adds significant solar power upgrade
30th January 2025

Citrus producer G3 Citrus Estates, in Weipe, Limpopo, has added 812 kW of solar PV and 2.28 MWh of battery storage to its existing solar-powered renewable electricity system, with commissioning set... 


MMC signs deal to get 70% of its power from NOA’s renewable sources
30th January 2025

Manganese producer and exporter Manganese Metal Company (MMC) has entered into an energy supply agreement with integrated energy utility NOA Group to secure an estimated 70% of its electricity from... 


Decentral Energy to build hybrid energy systems for three retirement residences
27th January 2025

Renewable energy and battery company Decentral Energy has entered into a partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Midlands-based retirement accommodation and care company Mowana Communities, which will... 


Transmission Distribution

Mashava assures that City Power is reviewing yearly tariffs
14th February 2025

Johannesburg electricity utility City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava has assured business customers in the city that the entity is working on reviewing the yearly electricity tariffs to cushion... 


Soon to be launched grid-funding instrument can be private participation template for all SoEs – Ramokgopa
13th February 2025

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the private sector participation framework being developed for the transmission sector will be unveiled within five weeks, while... 


Geopolitics, reforms key themes of the 2025 SoNA
7th February 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the key themes of President Cyril Ramaphosa's first State of the Nation Address since the establishment of the Government of National... 


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