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Liquefied Natural Gas

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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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... 


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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... 


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