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Liquefied Natural Gas

A DNG Energy container on a truck
Energy Regulator approves five LNG storage licences for DNG Energy
6th December 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Regulator has approved five site licences for the importation and storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by black-owned energy company DNG Energy. The Energy Regulator approved the site... 


A DNG Energy truck
DNG Energy commits to catalyse growth in commercial LNG
3rd December 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier DNG Energy on December 3 announced its official entry into the South African market, after receiving its first gas shipment from the Netherlands at its plant in... 


South Africa’s environment department rejects floating gas plant
3rd December 2021 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Environment Department has turned down an application to moor a floating, gas-fired power plant in the eastern port of Richards Bay. Anchor Energy LNG’s Nseleni power plant would... 


Germiston-based DNG Energy receives first LNG shipment
30th November 2021 By: Donna Slater

Pan-African liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply network DNG Energy has received a shipment of LNG at its plant in Germiston, enabling the company to accelerate its pilot projects with its partners... 


Pic of Renergen's Cryo-Vacc unit.
Renergen offering 20 Cryo-Vacc units for any company’s use in Dec
29th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

In light of the anticipated fourth wave of Covid-19 infections that is about to grip the country, South African company Renergen is offering the use of 20 of its Jumbo Cryo-Vacc units, at its own... 


Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter
Eskom not holding up RMIPPPP projects, De Ruyter insists
19th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has denied that the utility is delaying the introduction of new electricity capacity procured under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme... 


DNG Energy receives South Africa’s first-ever LNG consignment
17th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Gas-to-power solutions provider DNG Energy has received South Africa’s first ever consignment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, in a historic moment for South... 


RFI envisages an FSRU, similar to the one pictured, for the Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape
South Africa tests market appetite for creation of gas import hub at Coega
5th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A request for information (RFI) has been issued to assess the implementation options and market appetite for the creation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import hub at the Port of Ngqura, in the... 


Wärtsilä secures order for 70 MW dual-fuel power plant for new Nigerian cement plant
4th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Marine and energy technology multinational Wärtsilä secured an order for a 70 MW captive power plant for Nigerian cement producer BUA’s Sokoto cement plant. The power plant is required to supply... 


Confluence of factors drove recent sharp rise in energy prices
3rd November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The global energy price shock that has impacted especially energy-intensive industries in major and emerging markets was driven by different local factors in various parts of the world. Those... 


A photo of a LNG tanker
NBI study sees role for gas in South Africa’s transition to low-carbon economy
2nd November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A new National Business Initiative (NBI) study offers support for gas as a transition fuel in South Africa’s shift from coal in the production of electricity and synthetic fuels (synfuels). The... 


Gas key as South Africa transitions to clean energy
27th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Gas will be needed to help meet energy demand in South Africa during the necessary transition to clean energy, speakers from the energy sector, academia, financial institutions and South African... 


Overhead view of Renergen's Virginia gas project, in outh Africa's Free State
Renergen, Argonon agreement to potentially establish helium spot market
17th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen has inked a helium forward sale agreement with helium trading company Argonon Helium US for 100 000 units over 19 years, with each unit... 


Two large tanks for the capture or ethanol from an anaerobic digestion plant in Malawi
Biogas engines supplied to ethanol producer
15th October 2021

Multinational gas and diesel power plant specialist Clarke Energy has secured the sale of two of gas engine manufacturer Innio Jenbacher’s biogas engines to ethanol distiller PressCane Limited,... 


A large Gas Power Combined Cycle power plant designed by GE at dusk
Gas-to-power crucial to South Africa’s energy future
15th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

Multinational conglomerate General Electric Company (GE) Gas Power strategy & growth director Michael Konadu tells Mining Weekly that although there is no one solution to decrease South Africa’s... 


A large ocean bearing vessel with LNG Gas from Mozambique and other parts of the world to South Africa.
Need for training in LNG sector recognised
15th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

With liquefied natural gas (LNG) expected to grow exponentially over the next five years, owing to the global drive to greener power generation, diverse consulting service provider Synergy Oil &... 


Photo of Eskom's rock-man statue at Megawatt Park
Eskom aiming to secure concessional funding for R400bn just energy transition project pipeline
14th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity producer Eskom has identified a pipeline of ‘just energy transition’ projects valued at about R400-billion that it will seek to fund using concessional finance raised from... 


A photo of Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe opposes coal ban for climate aid
14th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

Rich nations shouldn’t force South Africa to ban new coal-power projects and impose other conditions as a requirement for funding to help reduce its environmental footprint, the country’s energy... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Sasol triples 2030 decarbonisation target, makes net-zero by 2050 pledge
22nd September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Chemicals and energy group Sasol has announced a material acceleration of its decarbonisation plans, confirming that it will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030 rather than by the... 


LNG tanks in South Korea
DNG, Masana partner to make LNG in transport a reality
17th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Alternative fuel company DNG Energy’s petroleum division and energy company Masana Petroleum Solutions will test the feasibility of making liquefied natural gas (LNG) available to South Africa’s... 


A large solar installation on a clients roof installed by EP Refrigeration, which is grid-tied and decreases the clients reliance on grid power
Refrigeration system to cut energy costs available
17th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

With South African retailers looking for ways of recovering from the latest lockdown, as well as the looting and vandalism, an opportunity to decrease costs on the system that comprises the bulk of... 


A roof top refrigeration system installed by EP Refrigeration at a produce packing house
Global citrus demand increases refrigeration demand
17th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

A global increase in demand for South African-grown citrus, as well as more export regulations, has resulted in a substantial increase in demand for refrigeration capacity, says local refrigeration... 


DNG Energy, Imperial join forces to test feasibility of LNG as diesel alternative
8th September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

South African liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier DNG Energy and JSE-listed Imperial Logistics have joined forces to test the feasibility of using LNG as an alternative to diesel in a pilot that... 


TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project may resume within 18 months, says AfDB
27th August 2021 By: Reuters

TotalEnergies' liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique could be back on track within the next 18 months after African armies deployed to help quell an insurgency, the president of the... 


An image of South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA) Gas Economy Leadership Group's chairperson Craig Morkel
Hydrogen a suitable greener alternative
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa’s Gas Act defines “gas” as natural gas (CH4) and hydrogen (H2). Hydrogen will, in the future, be a suitable substitute for natural gas to support decarbonisation, says South African... 


An image of gas extraction at Renergen's Virginia Gas project
Fully developed legislation needed
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The legislation has not caught up with where the gas industry needs it to be, says gas producer Renergen CEO and MD Stefano Marani. Technical aspects that are critical to companies’ decision-making... 


An image of extraction at Renergen's Virginia Gas Project
Rare helium supply opportunity unlocked
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the South African helium market is small, helium is sought after in the international market, which has created a good opportunity for dual-listed helium, liquid natural gas (LNG) and... 


Renergen, Consol Glass ink LNG supply agreement – a ‘South African first’
17th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE- and ASX-listed natural gas and helium producer Renergen will, starting in 2022, shortly after the completion of Phase 1 of its Virginia gas project, supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to glass... 


Photo of Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Sasol’s new 2030 and 2050 decarbonisation targets to be ‘substantially higher’
16th August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s carbon-heavy fuels and chemicals group Sasol is poised to announce a “substantially higher” target for the reduction of its greenhouse-gas emissions following an intensive period of... 


An image of a LanzaTech installation capturing off gasses
Partnership notes first new chemicals success
6th August 2021

The partnership between carbon recycling technology company LanzaTech and multinational chemicals company BASF, who together aim to transform the carbon contained in industrial off-gases into... 


Renergen inks multiple conditional helium sales agreements for its Virginia project
4th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has inked multiple conditional helium sales agreements from its planned Phase 2 plant at the Free State-based Virginia gas project. Following the... 


Photo of Minister Gwede Mantashe
Other procurement plans not affected by RMIPPPP deadline delay to end Sept – DMRE
2nd August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The deadline for projects selected as preferred bids under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) to reach commercial close has been extended to September... 


An image of the Wärtsilä Fuel-flexible 34DF engine generator that will be installed at Flour Mills Nigeria's premises
Flexible dual-fuel engines to modernise Flour Mills Nigeria plant
28th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Energy and marine equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä will supply fuel-flexible dual-fuel engines to extend, improve and modernise power generation for a captive power plant at Nigeria’s oldest and... 


IEA report points to growth in global electricity demand this year
15th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global electricity demand to rebound strongly this year and next. Electricity demand decreased by about 1% in 2020, but is expected to grow by 5% this... 


Photo of Shell South Africa country chairperson Hloniphizwe Mtolo
Shell expresses concern over RMIPPPP delays as it confirms Karpowership SA partnership
13th July 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Shell South Africa country chairperson Hloniphizwe Mtolo has confirmed that the energy group is the exclusive supplier of liquified natural gas (LNG) to Karpowership SA, whose three projects,... 


Renergen finds 1.9% helium surprise in P12 at Virginia gas project
12th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s P12 well, which was previously plugged and abandoned, was observed to start flowing gas (at low rates) in the days following rig release. The flow rate... 


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