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Constant investment maintains beneficial partnership
31st October 2025

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 


Commercialisation proffered as next step for South Africa’s hydrogen mobility
30th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As South Africa looks to bolster its green hydrogen economy, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is pursuing commercialisation as the next step in the company’s hydrogen mobility journey. This was... 


Koeberg Unit 1 reconnected to the national grid following major maintenance
30th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Eskom reconnected Unit 1 at the Koeberg nuclear power station to the national grid at 01:36 on October 29, which it says marks an important milestone in further enhancing the security... 


Department amends gas-to-power RFP and confirms new submission deadline
28th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Electricity and Energy has amended the request for proposal (RFP) documentation for the inaugural procurement of 2 000 MW of gas-to-power and has also announced an extension to... 


IEA forecasts record LNG growth to lower prices, spur demand
28th October 2025 By: Reuters

A record wave of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity coming online until 2030 is set to transform gas market dynamics by strengthening global supply security and easing market... 


Irena chief expects sustainable biofuels to feature as key COP30 theme
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

Targets for sustainable biofuels use and social aspects of the energy transition will be in focus at this year's United Nations climate summit, COP30, said Francesco La Camera, Director-General at... 


TotalEnergies tells Mozambique LNG project costs have risen by $4.5bn
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

TotalEnergies has told Mozambique that the costs of its liquefied natural gas project in the country have risen by $4.5-billion in the four years it was on hold, and it wants its production... 


Shell applies to appeal against South African court ruling blocking exploration
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Shell has applied to gain the right to appeal against the decision of a South African court to block exploration in the offshore block 5/6/7, a Shell spokesperson said on Wednesday. "Shell has... 


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Biofuels

AfDB, JGC Corp to explore development of sustainable aviation fuel in Africa
6th October 2025

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Japanese engineering company JGC Corporation have signed an agreement to cooperate in the development of sustainable aviation... 


Partnership creates profitable biomass solutions
3rd October 2025

The strategic partnership between energy and environmental solutions provider John Thompson, a division of electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor ACTOM, and biomass energy... 


Property management group driving sustainability goals
19th September 2025

Underpinned by sustainability, the goal of South African real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its portfolio by 2050. “We continue to... 


Reserve clears invasive species, aids biomass production
27th June 2025

Black wattle trees, an invasive species, outcompete native plant species, thereby reducing biodiversity and significantly impacting on water resources, which is why Eastern-Cape-based wildlife... 


Three simultaneous events to draw biogas elite
25th April 2025

With three biogas-related events to be held in the same metropolitan area, this year’s World Biogas Summit promises to bring together “movers and shakers” from across the global anaerobic digestion... 


Hydrogen

IEA lowers 2030 low-emissions hydrogen production outlook
12th September 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered its outlook for the amount of low-emissions hydrogen it expects will be produced yearly by 2030, following recent project delays and cancellations.... 


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

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... 


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... 


Liquefied Natural Gas

TotalEnergies tells Mozambique LNG project costs have risen by $4.5bn
27th October 2025

TotalEnergies has told Mozambique that the costs of its liquefied natural gas project in the country have risen by $4.5-billion in the four years it was on hold, and it wants its production... 


South Africa can tap into oil and gas opportunities, if it gets investment certainty right
22nd October 2025

Investor certainty is key to unlocking South Africa’s oil and gas potential, which rivals that of neighbouring Namibia, says energy geoscience industry association EnerGeo Alliance global policy... 


Minister’s ‘State will lead, market will follow’ electricity assertion raises questions
20th October 2025

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s insistence that the State will lead and the market follow in the procurement of new electricity generation, while simultaneously... 


Africa needs investment, not ideology – chamber
17th October 2025

Concluding African Energy Week (AEW) – held last month, in Cape Town – energy advocacy group the African Energy Chamber (AEC) founder and executive chairperson NJ Ayuk underscored a central message... 


Policy integral to shaping oil and gas outlook – law firm
17th October 2025

Although significant oil and gas discoveries across Southern Africa have sharpened investor focus, unlocking that potential is not only geological; it also requires an astute understanding of the... 


Oil & Gas

Tianlong launches pioneer LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in South Africa
22nd October 2025

Chinese-headquartered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturer Tianlong on October 21 launched its LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in Boksburg, Gauteng – the group’s first in South... 


South Africa can tap into oil and gas opportunities, if it gets investment certainty right
22nd October 2025

Investor certainty is key to unlocking South Africa’s oil and gas potential, which rivals that of neighbouring Namibia, says energy geoscience industry association EnerGeo Alliance global policy... 


Industrial gas users welcome demand certainty created by IRP, but warn that supply questions linger
21st October 2025

The Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has welcomed the focus given to gas in the Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025), but executive officer Jaco Human says critical... 


Africa needs investment, not ideology – chamber
17th October 2025

Concluding African Energy Week (AEW) – held last month, in Cape Town – energy advocacy group the African Energy Chamber (AEC) founder and executive chairperson NJ Ayuk underscored a central message... 


Policy integral to shaping oil and gas outlook – law firm
17th October 2025

Although significant oil and gas discoveries across Southern Africa have sharpened investor focus, unlocking that potential is not only geological; it also requires an astute understanding of the... 


Pipelines & Storage

25-year extensions of Island View liquid-bulk terminal leases to boost fuel security – Creecy
18th September 2025

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has issued a directive instructing the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to renew the leases of existing liquid-bulk terminal operators in the Island View... 


South Africa grants long-term leases to oil majors at key Durban fuel hub
16th September 2025

South Africa has granted oil majors and traders, including BP and Vitol, extended access at its main petrochemical hub, ending years of wrangling over short-term leases that threatened investment... 


Cape Ocean Terminals secures licence to build a petroleum storage facility in Saldanha Bay
5th September 2025

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... 


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... 


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... 


Refineries & Retail

South Africa grants long-term leases to oil majors at key Durban fuel hub
16th September 2025

South Africa has granted oil majors and traders, including BP and Vitol, extended access at its main petrochemical hub, ending years of wrangling over short-term leases that threatened investment... 


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... 


Sasol expects coal destoning investment to lift Secunda volumes
25th August 2025

Energy and chemicals group Sasol reports that construction of its coal destoning plant has been completed and that the facility, which should be ramped up to full production by December, is... 


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... 


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