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First BioLNG production project considered at French port
5th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

French firms EveRé, CMA CGM Group, Elengy and TotalEnergies have joined forces to study the feasibility of creating France’s first production unit for liquefied biomethane (BioLNG), a low-carbon... 


New IEA report paints complex picture for future of gas demand
New IEA report paints complex picture for future of gas demand
5th July 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report on the outlook for gas presents a complex picture of the fuel’s role in the unfolding energy transition, as well as the outlook for demand. The report... 


Renergen raises A$10m for Virginia gas project development, exploration
Renergen raises A$10m for Virginia gas project development, exploration
25th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen has successfully raised A$10-million through an equity raise to fund developments at its Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State.... 


Renergen halts trading on ASX ahead of capital raise announcement
23rd June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen has halted trading in its securities from June 23 to June 24 on the ASX, pending an announcement of the company entering a capital raise. Renergen is... 


Renergen discovers 1.1% helium concentration at Evander prospect
21st June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen has discovered helium at its Evander exploration rights prospect, with a concentration of 1.1% helium identified in the gas. Evander spans about 52 000 ha,... 


Renergen intersects gas-bearing fracture system at Virginia project
18th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The target gas-bearing fracture system has been intersected close to prognosis at natural gas producers Renergen’s R2D2 well between wells MDR5 and HR1, which are located at the Virginia gas plant,... 


Big oil must work harder to slash Africa emissions, WoodMac says
15th June 2021 By: Bloomberg

Oil majors need to curb emissions in sub-Saharan Africa -- where almost half of their most polluting assets are located -- as investors demand greater efforts to slash carbon output, according to... 


Gas a bridge for South Africa to become a low-carbon economy
8th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa will need to use gas as a “very solid bridge” to ensure a just and inclusive transition to a low-carbon economy, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Business School professor... 


Glencore, Novatek sign heads of agreement on LNG supply
2nd June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

One of global diversified natural resource company Glencore’s affiliates has signed a heads of agreement with Russia-based gas producer Novatek Gas and Power for the long-term supply of liquefied... 


Renergen on ‘much stronger footing’, despite Covid-19 headwinds
31st May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

With the financial year, ended February 28, having been an “exciting” one for natural gas producer Renergen, the company believes it is on a “much stronger footing” towards becoming a significant... 


Transnet engages local communities, businesses on Richard Bay port plans
28th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

State logistics company Transnet on May 28 shared its plan for the strategic industrial Port of Richards Bay with the local mayor, business community and ten traditional leaders in Umhlathuze and... 


Renergen detects gas odour at R2D2 well, drilling progressing
10th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Drilling at natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s R2D2 well has progressed as anticipated, and drilling has been interpreted to be proximal to the target gas-bearing fracture system. The... 


Questions, concerns remain about Karpowership bids
3rd May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Opposition political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe to provide more insight into the real basis of the Karpowership bids and... 


GAS CEILING 
Given the increased LNG exploration in Africa, more acquisition transactions are expected to occur. This will consolidate the African LNG market, bolstering growth and production
Low price could boost LNG development
23rd April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

A decrease in oil demand and, consequently, in prices last year because of Covid-19 also resulted in lower prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Business research consultancy Birguid associate... 


Nedbank makes pioneering ‘zero fossil-fuel exposure by 2045’ pledge
Nedbank makes pioneering ‘zero fossil-fuel exposure by 2045’ pledge
22nd April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Nedbank Group released an ambitious new energy policy on April 22, containing a commitment to reduce its exposure to all fossil fuels to zero by 2045, as well as a pledge to halt all... 


The Cryo-Vacc
DPD Laser to buy 110 Cryo-Vacc Covid-19 vaccine containers from Renergen
21st April 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen and local express courier partner DPD Laser have inked an agreement for Renergen to manufacture the first 110 Cryo-Vacc units for supply to DPD.... 


Renergen appoints Resgen’s Brian Harvey as FD
20th April 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen has appointed Brian Harvey as its new FD, effective May 1. The appointment follows after former FD Fulufhedzani Ravele resigned last month to... 


Energy expert writes to government calling for overhaul of RMIPPPP ahead of July financial close
Energy expert writes to government calling for overhaul of RMIPPPP ahead of July financial close
19th April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

An energy expert has written to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office to highlight the expensive shortcomings of the Risk... 


Wärtsilä converting 90 MW fuel oil power plant to LNG in Senegal
12th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Energy and marine equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä will convert the 90 MW Bel-Air heavy fuel oil power plant in Dakar, Senegal, to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The project is part of an... 


Renergen inks landmark Phase 2 helium contract
12th April 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has inked its first helium sales agreement with a global tier-one automotive supplier in what is the company’s first direct-to-customer helium... 


Renergen completes fifth major milestone at Virginia gas project
1st April 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Dual-listed natural gas and helium producer Renergen has completed its fifth major milestone at its Virgina gas project, in the Free State, as the company works towards the start of production in... 


Total postpones restart of work on $20bn Mozambique gas project amid violence
29th March 2021 By: Reuters

Suspected Islamist insurgents attacked a convoy of fleeing civilians, including foreign workers, as fighting continued in a northern Mozambique town that is near a number of gas projects, security... 


POISON
Fossil fuels are responsible for millions of deaths globally every year
Fossil fuels found accountable for millions of deaths
19th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

Fossil fuels are, through a marked contribution to air pollution, accountable for 8.7-million deaths globally in 2018, which adds to the mounting evidence that air pollution from ongoing dependence... 


TURNING GAS TO POWER
The HA turbine supplied by GE has made significant inroads into the energy sector since its introduction
Gas can decrease emissions in power generation
19th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

With power generation being accountable for 41% of current global carbon emissions, which amount to about 33.7 Gt/y of carbon dioxide (CO2), multinational conglomerate General Electric Company (GE)... 


Renergen strikes gas at another well, CEO says it is an ‘unexpected bonus’
11th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has made another significant gas strike at its Virginia gas project, this time in well MDR1, 300 m north of the currently producing MDR5 well. The... 


Renergen strikes gas at ‘true exploration well’ at Virginia project
9th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has struck gas in well P007 at the base of the Karoo sediments, at a depth of just over 400 m. P007 is considered a “true exploration well”, as... 


Southern Africa has ‘huge potential’ to benefit from the shift to green hydrogen
4th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

While there is growing momentum across the world in investing in hydrogen and the related import and export value chains, management consulting company Kearney MD Romain Debarre warns that there is... 


South Africa has ‘all the right ingredients’ to transition to a gas economy – panel
4th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

As gas opportunities rise owing to recent discoveries and Africa’s ongoing energy deficit, management consulting company Kearney metals and mining global lead Igor Hulak says gas provides a “viable... 


Africa’s industrialisation will require gas as additional energy source
3rd March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Africa will require more energy sources than renewables to ensure the continent’s growth and its industrialisation, International Gas Union secretary general elect Andy Calitz told delegates... 


Petredec expands South African operations through acquisition
1st March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trading and shipping company Petredec has completed the acquisition of Eastern Cape fuels distributor Quest Petroleum, which will now become part of the Petrefuel... 


The Secunda complex, in Mpumalanga
Sasol upscales renewables roll-out ambition to 900 MW, starts plotting big green-hydrogen role
22nd February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol announced on Monday that it would pursue a 900 MW renewable-energy roll-out at its Secunda and Sasolburg complexes by 2030, raising its initial deployment target of 600 MW by 50%.... 


Renergen appoints contractors for Virginia gas project's Phase 2 studies
Renergen appoints contractors for Virginia gas project's Phase 2 studies
27th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging helium and natural gas company Renergen has appointed three companies for the engineering studies for Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State province. The three... 


UN seeks $254m to respond to escalating humanitarian crisis in gas-rich Cabo Delgado
UN seeks $254m to respond to escalating humanitarian crisis in gas-rich Cabo Delgado
20th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The United Nations is warning that the humanitarian crisis in the gas-rich Cabo Delgado province, of northern Mozambique, has escalated dramatically over the past 12 months with more than 500 000... 


Renergen hoping to highlight importance of diesel dual fuel with new truck
Renergen hoping to highlight importance of diesel dual fuel with new truck
19th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen has replaced its old transport truck with a new one, equipped with the diesel dual fuel (DDF) kit and tank from the former truck, in a bid to prove... 


RONAN BESCOND 
Foreign companies that want to work on the project must value local partnership
Staying local pivotal for Mozambique LNG project
15th January 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Local content and employment are integral to one of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects under way on the continent, says petroleum refining company Total Mozambique country chair Ronan... 


ENERGY TRANSITION The report noted that the pandemic had not only caused the biggest global oil demand slump in history, it had accelerated the global energy transition by as much as five years
Big oil producers face 19% fall in production
15th January 2021

Assurance, advisory and tax services firm PwC’s Africa Oil and Gas Review 2020, released in November, estimated a 19% fall in oil production for the top five African producers: Nigeria, Algeria,... 


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