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DMPR assures public of no immediate risk of fuel shortages
11th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says there is no immediate risk of fuel shortages in South Africa. The DMPR says it is in continuous contact with oil companies operating in... 


Oil prices seesaw as markets weigh IEA reserves release, persistent supply concerns
11th March 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday as markets doubted whether the International Energy Agency's reported plan for a record release of oil reserves could offset potential supply shocks from the... 


Oil could hit $150/bbl, WoodMac warns
10th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

With 15-million barrels a day of Gulf supply suddenly offline, global oil demand will need to fall to rebalance the market, a process that could require prices to reach $150/bbl, new analysis by... 


Strait of Hormuz disruptions increase risks for energy, fertilisers and vulnerable economies – Unctad
10th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

UN Trade and Development (Unctad) says military escalation in the region of the Strait of Hormuz, in the Middle East, has disrupted shipping flows through this narrow passage, which raises concerns... 


Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
10th March 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting an over three-year high in the prior session as US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about... 


SAWEA announces new board members, AGM highlights
9th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South Africa Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced that it has elected four new board members at its 2026 AGM, held on February 26. SAWEA, in a media release, notes that Caroline Nhlane... 


Reserve Bank to redraft risk scenarios as Iran war boosts oil price
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank will redraft its risk scenarios for its next rate-setting policy meeting as the widening Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices, the country's central bank governor... 


Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices surged around 25% on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on track for a record one-day gain, while gold fell 2% as an escalating Iran war squeezed world energy supplies,... 


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Biofuels

CBi-electric: african cables celebrates 90 years of powering SA industry
23rd January 2026

As South Africa confronts issues such as ageing infrastructure, rising energy demand and the need to modernise its power systems, few companies can claim a legacy as deeply intertwined with the... 


Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
10th December 2025

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


CEF faces probing questions from lawmakers on plan to revive refineries
3rd December 2025

The Central Energy Fund (CEF) group of companies faced sceptical questioning this week from lawmakers over plans to revive the Sapref refinery in Durban and PetroSA’s gas-to-liquids (GTL) refinery... 


NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
21st November 2025

NOA Group – a renewable energy generator, aggregator and trader – is playing an important role in helping to transform South Africa’s energy market for the better. Watch this Engineering News &... 


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

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... 


Hydrogen

Uptake of alternative fuels necessitates better medical support access
30th January 2026

The maritime energy transition from traditional fuels and marine gas to cleaner fuels, such as ammonia, biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol, is raising concern at... 


SANEDI, DUT advance green hydrogen collaboration with HySA tour
29th January 2026

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) facilitated a tour for the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to the Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Infrastructure on January 20... 


CBi-electric: african cables celebrates 90 years of powering SA industry
23rd January 2026

As South Africa confronts issues such as ageing infrastructure, rising energy demand and the need to modernise its power systems, few companies can claim a legacy as deeply intertwined with the... 


Sasol, Valterra Platinum on board Hydrogen Council as next delivery phase takes off
21st January 2026

In an announcement to Mining Weekly from Brussels on Tuesday January 20, South Africa’s Simon Baloyi, the CEO of Sasol, and South Africa's Craig Miller, the CEO of Valterra Platinum, featured... 


Hydrogen set to keep on growing as fundamentals strengthen, China rapidly drives costs down
16th January 2026

The hydrogen sector may have been in a hype cycle for the last few years, but the fundamentals around the global energy market have not changed – the need for clean and localised energy and a just... 


Liquefied Natural Gas

LPG viewed as lever to expand energy access, clean cooking
20th February 2026

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could play a significant role in improving energy access, resilience and economic participation across Africa, particularly in regions where grid-based electricity... 


Vitol backs proposed $3bn LNG power plant for South Africa's Durban port
16th February 2026

Global commodity trader Vitol is backing a consortium planning to build a $3-billion gas-fired power station and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility at South Africa's east coast Durban... 


RMB provides R4.45bn funding to expand Reatile’s energy investments
5th February 2026

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has structured a R4.45-billion funding package to support energy investment company Reatile Group’s expansion across South Africa’s energy sector,... 


Sasol warns of interim earnings plunge on the back of impairments, weak prices
5th February 2026

JSE-listed Sasol has warned that its earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to fall sharply, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to decline by between 89% and 99%... 


Uptake of alternative fuels necessitates better medical support access
30th January 2026

The maritime energy transition from traditional fuels and marine gas to cleaner fuels, such as ammonia, biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol, is raising concern at... 


Oil & Gas

Aucamp proceeds with determination of offshore oil and gas appeals
11th March 2026

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp is proceeding with the determination of appeals lodged against several environmental authorisations granted for offshore oil and gas... 


Oil producers should invest in Nigeria to diversify supply in time of crisis, Minister says
11th March 2026

The Middle East conflict shows why Gulf oil and gas producers should regard Nigeria as a partner, not a rival, to help diversify supply during crises, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar told Reuters.... 


DMPR assures public of no immediate risk of fuel shortages
11th March 2026

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says there is no immediate risk of fuel shortages in South Africa. The DMPR says it is in continuous contact with oil companies operating in... 


Oil prices seesaw as markets weigh IEA reserves release, persistent supply concerns
11th March 2026

Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday as markets doubted whether the International Energy Agency's reported plan for a record release of oil reserves could offset potential supply shocks from the... 


Oil could hit $150/bbl, WoodMac warns
10th March 2026

With 15-million barrels a day of Gulf supply suddenly offline, global oil demand will need to fall to rebalance the market, a process that could require prices to reach $150/bbl, new analysis by... 


Pipelines & Storage

25-year deal signed for new Port of Durban LPG terminal
12th December 2025

A 25-year terminal operator agreement to develop and operate a new R1.4-billion liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at the Port of Durban’s Island View precinct has been concluded. The deal was... 


Cabinet approves draft Gas Bill for processing by Parliament
10th December 2025

Cabinet approved the submission of the draft Gas Bill 2025 to Parliament for further processing at its last scheduled meeting for 2025, which took place on December 5. Minister in The Presidency... 


Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
10th December 2025

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
21st November 2025

NOA Group – a renewable energy generator, aggregator and trader – is playing an important role in helping to transform South Africa’s energy market for the better. Watch this Engineering News &... 


Sasol CEO sees chemical business potentially listing by 2028
21st November 2025

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi said the South African company may spin off its international chemicals business as soon as 2028, depending on how quickly profit grows. Shares of the fuel and chemicals firm... 


Refineries & Retail

Fuel prices to rise on March 4; further increases likely amid Middle East tension
2nd March 2026

On March 4, the price of 93- and 95-octane petrol will increase by 20c/ℓ, diesel with a sulphur content of 0.05% will increase by 62c/ℓ, diesel with a sulphur content of 0.005% will increase by... 


South Africa can expect fuel price increases amid Middle East conflict
2nd March 2026

The biggest immediate impact of the US-Israeli attack on Iran on countries like South Africa will be the elevated uncertainty about global oil prices and the prospect of higher fuel costs in the... 


Sasol half-year profit down 34% on lower oil, chemical prices
23rd February 2026

South African petrochemical firm Sasol on Monday reported a 34% drop in half-year profit, mainly due to lower oil and chemical prices. Sasol's headline earnings per share was R9.27 in the six... 


UK project to use Fischer-Tropsch technology to produce sustainable aviation fuels
20th February 2026

UK-based power-to-liquid sustainable e-fuels development company Carbon Neutral Fuels has announced its choice of technology partners for its flagship e-fuels facility, to be constructed at... 


Dangote signs $400m equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion
17th February 2026

Nigeria's Dangote Group has signed a $400-million equipment deal with China's Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group to speed up the expansion of its oil refinery toward a planned 1.4-million barrels... 


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