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Research in South Africa to unlock aircraft innovation on cutting edge – expert
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 


Air Products South Africa capable of supporting burgeoning Namibian hydrogen sector
9th September 2025

Air Products South Africa is attending the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Namibia this month, where it will share its  growing role in the hydrogen sector. In an interview over Zoom, Air... 


Cape Ocean Terminals secures licence to build a petroleum storage facility in Saldanha Bay
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved an application by Cape Ocean Terminals for a combined licence to build a petroleum storage facility in the Saldanha Bay Industrial... 


VUT, Standard Bank to devise practical green hydrogen solutions through new research centre
5th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Standard Bank and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, on VUT’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. The partners aim to advance... 


Solar panel lifting product simplifies solar system installation
5th September 2025

The solar energy market is surging in South Africa – particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors – as businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity... 


Renewables investments bolster growth despite dim infrastructure outlook
5th September 2025

As South Africa grapples with ongoing electricity shortages and a heavy reliance on ageing coal-fired power plants, renewable energy remains critical to ensuring long-term energy security and... 


Subscriptions-based power model helps shore up energy security
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Solar energy solutions company GoSolr is giving schools and small- and medium-sized businesses access to subscription-based solar power, thereby reducing their reliance on the national grid for... 


Specialised equipment cuts downtime in refining sector
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As a certified authorised distributor of Enerpac, Bosch, AME, HEMS, and Ridgid, providing industrial tooling and hydraulic solutions, Kiloton Hydraulics Pneumatics Tools & Abrasives is helping... 


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Biofuels

Sasol seriously working on biofuel projects, especially for mining applications
5th February 2025

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol is actively examining second-generation biofuel feedstocks – that is, energy crops – assured the group’s Sustainable Carbon Solutions Head, Ken Sarman, on... 


Shell pursuing ‘green’ initiatives at Alberton depot
28th November 2024

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through two projects, mainly, solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels, the company outlined during... 


South African electricity sector’s migration to multimarket structure under way
4th October 2024

South Africa's energy market was liberalising and evolving, with State efforts to establish a stable and effective framework and moving at pace on energy transition matters, along with... 


Company prioritises local sustainability pillars
6th September 2024

As testament to its renewed commitment to sustainability and generating shared value for customers, global waste and wastewater management company EnviroServ has earmarked three key pillars to... 


President transfers legislation as part of steps to split mineral resources, energy portfolios
28th August 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred legislation previously administered by the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister to Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Electricity... 


Hydrogen

VUT, Standard Bank to devise practical green hydrogen solutions through new research centre
5th September 2025

Standard Bank and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, on VUT’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. The partners aim to advance... 


Sasol wants electricity trading licence to add ‘flexibility’ as it mulls equity in renewables
25th August 2025

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi has confirmed that the JSE-listed group has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for an electricity trading licence, and is also planning to take... 


Sequel African hydrogen summit to draw global industry participation
15th August 2025

The strategic conference programme of this year’s Global African Hydrogen Summit will present significant thought leadership and insights from government heads, industry leaders, technology experts... 


Innovation group adds more tech to portfolio
15th August 2025

To remain at the forefront of driving South Africa’s strategic energy objectives, the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research Development and Innovation Strategy, known as Hydrogen South Africa,... 


Kenya is focusing on producing green hydrogen to make fertilisers to benefit its farmers
31st July 2025

Kenya has made “significant strides” since it launched the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya at the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023, Kenya Electricity Generating Company... 


Liquefied Natural Gas

Italy's Saipem sees Mozambique LNG project restarting by end of summer
24th July 2025

-Italy's Saipem is confident that a $20-billion liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique for TotalEnergies will restart by the end of the summer, the CEO of the energy contractor said on... 


Global oil supply outpaces demand growth as inventories, geopolitical tensions rise – report
11th July 2025

According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) July 2025 ‘Oil Market Report’, global oil demand is forecast to rise by 700 000 bbl/d this year, marking its lowest increase since 2009,... 


Mozambique’s $57bn of LNG projects get reboot despite risk
11th July 2025

Four years after terrorist attacks halted a massive liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, momentum behind $57-billion in facilities that will export the fuel is picking up. TotalEnergies SE... 


Renergen to dispute MGE's exercise of put option
9th July 2025

JSE- and ASX-listed Renergen has informed shareholders that Mahlako Gas Energy (MGE) has given it notice that it elects to exercise a put option under a December 2023 agreement between MGE and... 


TNPA issues RFP for Port of Ngqura terminal operator
27th June 2025

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to fund, design, develop, construct, operate, maintain and... 


Oil & Gas

Specialised equipment cuts downtime in refining sector
5th September 2025

As a certified authorised distributor of Enerpac, Bosch, AME, HEMS, and Ridgid, providing industrial tooling and hydraulic solutions, Kiloton Hydraulics Pneumatics Tools & Abrasives is helping... 


Acoustic camera tech boosts refinery safety
5th September 2025

Provider of non-destructive testing equipment, accessories and consumables GammaTec has partnered with global acoustic technology company Sorama to drive innovation in refinery safety with its... 


Supplier grows capacity to meet increased demand
5th September 2025

Local supplier of stainless steel and special alloy products, EMVAfrica is expanding its capacity to meet rising demand for refinery infrastructure projects across Africa. The company says its... 


Firms target refineries’ upgrade ambitions
5th September 2025

South African fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech has partnered with Italian company SA Fire Protection to provide African refineries with advanced fire protection systems as the sector... 


Petrol to be 4c/ℓ cheaper, diesel by up to 57c/ℓ less from Wednesday
1st September 2025

Petrol prices will drop by 4c/ℓ from September 3, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced. The reduction applies to both unleaded (ULP) and lead replacement petrol... 


Pipelines & Storage

TNPA, Nersa move to streamline regulatory frameworks for energy projects at ports
21st August 2025

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in a bid to improve alignment on... 


Rosebank Mall launches energy project
13th August 2025

Retail-focused real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments on August 12 launched the Rosebank Mall energy project, an integration of solar PV, battery storage, grid supply and generator backup,... 


South African tax authorities extend jet fuel lifeline to airports
8th August 2025

South Africa's fuels industry body FIASA on Friday welcomed a year-long extension from tax authorities to special licences for importing and storing jet fuel, helping to avert a potential supply... 


South Africa risks new jet fuel shortage by October if urgent regulatory reforms are not made – Tshifularo
28th July 2025

South Africa could face another jet fuel supply crisis by October unless urgent regulatory reforms are made, Fuel Industry Association of South Africa CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo has warned. Speaking... 


Mantashe wants newly launched SANPC to lead oil refining revival
23rd May 2025

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has indicated that he wants the newly launched South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) to play a central role in reviving domestic... 


Refineries & Retail

Sasol swings to profit on higher chemical prices, lower writedowns
25th August 2025

South African petrochemical firm Sasol said on Monday it swung to an annual profit on the back of higher chemicals prices, tighter cost controls and lower asset writedowns. The company, which... 


Economic and regulatory constraints are putting South Africa’s fuel supply at risk
22nd August 2025

South Africa’s fuel supply system is under strain, as the country continues to rely heavily on imports amid stagnating infrastructure investment and unresolved regulatory issues. “We’re in a new... 


Nersa approves new maximum price of gas for Egoli Gas to February 2026
12th August 2025

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has announced that it has approved Egoli Gas’ application for a maximum price of R151.14/GJ for end-user customers and R143.58/GJ for resellers... 


Sasol expects rebound in full-year EPS
12th August 2025

JSE-listed integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol has announced that it expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the year ended June 30, to be more than 100% higher year-on-year, at between... 


South African tax authorities extend jet fuel lifeline to airports
8th August 2025

South Africa's fuels industry body FIASA on Friday welcomed a year-long extension from tax authorities to special licences for importing and storing jet fuel, helping to avert a potential supply... 


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