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Islamic State-linked fighters seize Mozambique LNG port town
14th August 2020 By: Bloomberg

Fighters linked to Islamic State took control of a northern Mozambican port town that’s been a key logistics link for a $23-billion natural-gas project that Total is building, according to Risk... 


Australia views resources resilience as core to post-pandemic recovery
Australia views resources resilience as core to post-pandemic recovery
7th August 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic early in 2020 completely changed the global social and economic landscape, causing travel restrictions and physical distancing precautions in an effort to halt... 


Renergen spuds first well as expected
3rd August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The drill rig at emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s Virginia gas project production hub, in the Free State, is preparing to spud the first well in the programme. The upcoming... 


Renergen completes plant design ahead of schedule
29th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has completed the design of its Virginia gas plant, 22 days ahead of schedule. The significant achievement marks the completion of the... 


New coupling introduced to meet updated LPG tanker standard
24th July 2020

As per a Bulletin issued by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Association of Southern Africa (LPGSASA) and further legislated by the Department of Employment and Labour, Cam-and-Groove type... 


Sapia welcomes energy budget speech
23rd July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has welcomed the Budget Vote speech delivered by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane on behalf of Mineral Resources and... 


Standard Bank signs $485m financing deal for mega Mozambique gas project
Standard Bank signs $485m financing deal for mega Mozambique gas project
17th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South African banking group Standard Bank confirmed on July 17 that it would contribute $485-million (over R8-billion) in debt finance to the $20-billion Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)... 


Virtual event to showcase opportunities arising from mega Moz gas projects
Virtual event to showcase opportunities arising from mega Moz gas projects
16th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

A virtual event is being planned for early August to expose South African companies to the opportunities that are likely to arise directly from the mega-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects... 


The compression station at Renergen's Virginia gas project, in the Free State.
Renergen bringing LNG fuel alternative to South Africa
15th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The current global recession is accelerating the transformation to cleaner energy sources and the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in transport owing to the need to reduce costs by as much as... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
Renergen CEO discusses company, project investment case
9th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE- and ASX-listed Renergen is aiming to supply between 12% and 15% of the world's helium with Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project, in the Free State. The project is owned by Renergen subsidiary,... 


First inclined well at Renergen’s Virginia gas project to spud later this month
9th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The first inclined well at emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s Virginia gas project, in the Free State, is expected to spud late in July, and reach the primary target at... 


Africa’s biggest investment takes shape under Islamist threat
7th July 2020 By: Bloomberg

Dozens of soldiers clutching AK-47s and grenade launchers watch over roaring bulldozers on the white sand beach that meets a tropical turquoise sea. They’re guarding Africa’s biggest investment: a... 


The compression station at Renergen's Virginia gas project, in the Free State.
Renergen believes Virginia project could relieve global helium shortage woes
7th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen says its Virginia project, in South Africa’s Free State province, has the potential to be the answer to the world’s helium shortage woes following... 


Renergen's Virginia gas project, in the FreeState.
Renergen, Total South Africa ink LNG distribution agreement
18th June 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen and Total South Africa have signed an agreement for the joint marketing and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through Total’s... 


Renergen remains on track to execute Virginia gas project
1st June 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The 2020 reporting period has arguably been emerging liquefied natural gas (LNG) and helium producer Renergen’s busiest to date, with major milestones including a successfully completed initial... 


Mozambique LNG project expected to receive R267bn in funding in June
28th May 2020 By: Schalk Burger

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique is expected to receive about R267-billion, or about $15-billion, of financing commitments at a signing ceremony scheduled for June, Rand Merchant... 


Pipeline construction at Renergen's Virginia project to resume
28th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Engineering consultant EPCM Bonisana, a subsidiary of EPCM Holdings, plans to remobilise on June 1 for the restart of construction of the pipeline at emerging domestic natural gas and helium... 


Drilling of first inclined well to start at Renergen’s Virginia gas project
13th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has signed a contract with hydraulic exploration drilling rig manufacturer Bohrmeister Technik to start the drilling of the first inclined... 


The PetroSA refinery in Mossel Bay
CEF denies nine ‘requests’ for support amount to a bailout
12th May 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has outlined an extensive list of support measures – including access to a portion of the fuel levy and carbon-tax proceeds – which it argued on... 


CEF fills all vacant CEO positions for group companies
11th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Having not had permanent CEOs since 2014, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) has now filled the position of group CEO, as well as all vacant CEO positions at its group companies, in particular at the... 


International oil, gas industry in unchartered waters – Norton Rose Fulbright
International oil, gas industry in unchartered waters – Norton Rose Fulbright
6th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

The oil and gas industry is experiencing a “truly historic moment”, with prices having dropped below zero for a barrel of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments likely to be halted in the... 


AN EVOLVING MARKET 

New spot-trading mechanisms and a wider variety of indices used for long-term contracts point towards LNG becoming an increasingly flexible commodity
LNG market sees increased clean energy demand
24th April 2020

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased by 12.5% to 359-million tonnes last year, which is a significant increase that bolsters LNG’s growing role in the transition to a lower... 


POTENTIAL UNLOCKED

LPG’s versatility in domestic, commercial and industrial applications, and impending supply capacity improvements, are significant factors signalling the potential for growth for the industry
Opportune time for LPG growth
24th April 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The local liquified petroleum gas (LPG) market is an underdeveloped industry and has significant growth potential, largely owing to its use as an energy source, says the Liquefied Petroleum Gas... 


Renergen completes pipeline design at flagship gas project
17th April 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen has completed the design of the pipeline at its Virginia gas project, in the Free State, thereby achieving the project’s third milestone. According... 


EXPANDING GAS
Afrox’s R75-million investment into Mozambique is aimed at taking full advantage of the country’s offshore liquid natural gas development
Mozambique expansion key for gas supplier
10th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed gas supplier Afrox has committed a R75-million capital investment to establish and develop a new regional branch in Pemba and an on-site store in Palma, both in Mozambique, over the next... 


Wentworth delays release of financial results until later in April
8th April 2020 By: Donna Slater

As a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Aim-listed independent, East Africa-focused natural gas company Wentworth is delaying the release of its full year financial results, which were... 


DRIVEN DISCUSSION
The growing adoption of electric vehicles is one trend expected to dominate discussion at Power & Electricity World Africa 2020
Privatisation slowly becoming reality
20th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The type of participants attending this year’s Power & Electricity World Africa & The Solar Show are proof that Africa seeks to become less reliant on governments for its electricity supply, says... 


Nigeria’s immense gas reserves offer great scope to boost economic growth
3rd March 2020 By: Kim Cloete

Nigeria is hoping to make the most of its immense gas reserves, but needs to refine its legislation and get its projects moving swiftly.  Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo from the Nigerian Ministerial... 


Companies urged to gear up for gas revolution in Mozambique
3rd March 2020 By: Kim Cloete

Key players in the gas industry have urged the South African government and companies to gear up for the tremendous opportunities that the gas resources uncovered in Mozambique will offer.  A final... 


Natural gas has potential to change energy sector dynamics
Natural gas has potential to change energy sector dynamics
2nd March 2020 By: Kim Cloete

The South African Gas Development Company, also known as iGas, says the dynamics for liquefied natural gas (LNG) are in South Africa’s favour, with LNG prices at the lowest point in real terms... 


New energy paradigm can drive Africa’s development
New energy paradigm can drive Africa’s development
21st February 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Africa can meet its major sustainable energy and development goals without becoming more energy intensive, as it has a unique opportunity to use renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe says Ministerial Determinations needed to unlock IRP 2019 are finalised and await Nersa’s concurrence
19th February 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe announced on Wednesday that the Section 34 Ministerial Determinations required to give effect to the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 had been... 


An example of a GE trailer-mounted mobile  gas-powered solution than can be deployed as an emergency solution
GE’s gas power unit makes emergency-power submissions to DMRE
13th February 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The newly created gas power unit of General Electric (GE) has confirmed that it has made both direct and indirect submissions to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in response to... 


The proposed site of the Mhlathuze Energy project
Consortium makes Richards Bay gas-to-power proposal in response to DMRE’s call for emergency solutions
7th February 2020 By: Terence Creamer

A black-empowered consortium that includes companies with extensive gas-to-power experience has made a formal submission to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in which plans for... 


Renergen’s Tetra4 inks LNG supply contract
7th February 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s subsidiary, Tetra4, has secured an agreement with Bulk Hauliers International Transport (BHIT) for the supply of liquefied natural gas... 


Turkey's Karpowership looks to plug South African power gap
4th February 2020 By: Reuters

Turkey's Karpowership, one of the world's largest powership firms, has submitted a plan to South Africa to provide "several" ships capable of plugging a severe power shortage in the country, a... 


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