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CHEVRON OIL REFINERY A refinery with a capacity to process about 110 000 bbl/d of light crude
Companies sign share purchase agreement worth $350-million
8th March 2019

Energy producer Chevron, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has announced that it has signed a share purchase agreement with petroleum products marketer and refiner Petrobras America... 


Construction gets under way at new Ngqura liquid bulk terminal
22nd February 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo (OTGC) and the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on Thursday turned the first sod at the site of the Port of Ngqura’s future liquid bulk tank farm and main access... 


AFRICA’S ENERGY FUTURE The Africa Energy Indaba will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 and 20 this year
Event set to dissect the future of African energy
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The eleventh edition of the Africa Energy Indaba – which will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 to 20 this year – will focus on the future prospects and... 


ADEQUATE GENERATION 
The Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across the continent.
What to expect from 2019 Africa Energy Indaba
15th February 2019

The Africa Energy Indaba Conference is the definitive energy conference for Africa providing an annual programme that shapes energy policy for the African continent. Key issues that impact the... 


Energy megaprojects on South Africa's radar as utility falters
5th February 2019 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is looking to spend-billions of rand to secure energy from megaprojects on the continent at a time when state power utility Eskom is broke and struggling to supply enough electricity.... 


GAS, NATURALLY
Natural gas had been selected as a fuel of choice for global bus companies
Buses using natural gas to curb fuel costs
1st February 2019 By: Halima Frost

Since the initial introduction of natural gas vehicles (NGV) in South Africa, natural gas supplier CNG Holdings has successfully converted about 180 dual-fuel compressed natural gas- (CNG-) run... 


SAPPMA 

From an environmental point of view, we can do a lot more for the same amount of money and materials
Sappma pleased with results after increasing audit frequency
18th January 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Last year, more factory audits of plastic pipe producers and manufacturers who are members of the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) showed promising results leaving... 


HYSON CELLS 
 
The upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor process is below ground, which allows for natural insulation of the cone structures
Odourless treatment process produces energy, creates jobs
14th December 2018 By: Cameron Mackay

A new labour-based upgrade for wastewater management plants and acid mine drainage plants below ground – the upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor (UASB) process – can be used to produce potable... 


EVs to become main driver of battery storage deployment over next decade, says Fitch Solutions
5th December 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The electric vehicle (EV) market is set to become the main driver of surging battery storage deployment over the next decade, following increasing ambitions by developed and emerging markets to... 


Boiler maintenance project close to completion
16th November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Maintenance and refurbishment services company GM Boiler plans to complete a boiler maintenance project at a local prison, in Johannesburg, by December this year. As part of government’s 36-month... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
Renergen to list on ASX, continue expansion work on Virginia gas project
6th November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed integrated alternative energy business Renergen plans to undertake a dual listing on the ASX on completion of a fully underwritten R125-million rights issue to shareholders. Commenting... 


SAFETY SHUT-OFF Albrecht-Automatik safety shut-off systems have a closing time of between one and five seconds during control function
Automatic shut-off valves improve plant safety
26th October 2018 By: Paige Müller

Valves, steam and combustion system solution provider Heaton Valves Africa (HVA), states that its extensive range of German-made Albrecht-Automatik safety shut-off systems and components,... 


BTT starts construction on Richards Bay LPG storage facility
BTT starts construction on Richards Bay LPG storage facility
25th October 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Bulk liquid storage operator Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) on Thursday celebrated the start of construction on its R1-billion mounded liquified petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility in Richards Bay.... 


Transnet starts preparation work on reconstruction of Island View accumulator tanks
18th October 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned Transnet has started preparation work on the reconstruction of the accumulator tanks at the Island View precinct in the Port of Durban, with the project expected to get under way in... 


Significant growth expected in flame arrestor market
7th September 2018

The global flame arrestors market is estimated to be $713.8-million in 2018 and is projected to reach $924.7-million by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.31%, according to research... 


Brenmiller Energy markets thermal generation, storage solution into African countries
6th September 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Solar power company Brenmiller Energy is focusing on African countries to fill its project pipeline, where it sees strong growth for renewable energy and energy storage solutions. Brenmiller in... 


HOUSING THE GASSES
13 gas generators are housed 300 m away from the smelter
Waste gas fuels smelter
31st August 2018 By: Halima Frost

A gas processing plant, built by backup and continuous power solutions provider Diesel Electric Services, in Boshoek near Rustenburg, has achieved over 45 000 lost-time injury-free hours in its... 


Lithium-ion batteries, energy storage on strong demand growth trajectory
Lithium-ion batteries, energy storage on strong demand growth trajectory
13th August 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The automotive industry’s use of lithium-ion batteries is on track to grow seven-fold to 650 GWh by 2025, from 70 GWh in 2017; the increase in energy storage, although from a lower base, will add... 


UAE to build oil pipeline between Eritrea and Ethiopia – Fana Broadcasting
10th August 2018 By: Reuters

The United Arab Emirates will build an oil pipeline connecting Eritrea's port city of Assab with Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, an Ethiopian state-affiliated broadcaster said on Friday. Fana... 


Transnet Group CEO Siyabonga Gama, TPL COO Sibongiseni Khathi and Transnet COO Mlamuli Buthelezi
Transnet Pipelines unveils new national operating centre
13th July 2018 By: Shirley le Guern

A new national operating centre (NOC) that will serve as a nerve centre for Transnet Pipelines (TPL) and its 3 800 km underground national pipeline network was officially opened in Durban on... 


Key enviro assessment launched for SA gas and power networks
6th July 2018 By: Nadine James

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute are undertaking a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) for the development of a... 


Nigeria power generation drops after ruptured gas pipe shuts six power stations
19th June 2018 By: Reuters

Nigeria experienced a sharp drop in power after a gas pipeline rupture caused six power stations to halt operations temporarily, the electricity grid operator said, underscoring the chronic... 


Morocco, Nigeria agree on next steps for offshore/onshore gas pipeline
11th June 2018 By: Reuters

Morocco and Nigeria on Sunday signed a joint declaration in Rabat laying out the next steps for the completion of a gas pipeline deal that will be built onshore and offshore, Moroccan state news... 


Kenya launches pilot oil export scheme via Mombasa
4th June 2018 By: Reuters

Kenya has launched a pilot scheme to export crude oil via Mombasa as part of efforts to capitalise on the country's oil reserves. The East African country discovered commercial oil reserves in its... 


Metair seeks to acquire Slovenian battery manufacturer for €300m
Metair seeks to acquire Slovenian battery manufacturer for €300m
1st June 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed energy storage and automotive component manufacturer Metair has submitted an indicative nonbinding offer to acquire battery manufacturer Tovarna Akumulatorskih Baterij (TAB), in Slovenia.  


Energy Minister Jeff Radebe
Radebe sees energy contributing $25bn to South Africa’s $100bn investment target
16th May 2018 By: Terence Creamer

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says one-quarter, or $25-billion, of South Africa's newly announced five-year investment target of $100-billion could be met through investments in new energy projects,... 


TNPA acting Durban port manager Nokuzola Nkowane
TNPA presents strategy to improve transformation at Island View Precinct
12th April 2018 By: Shirley le Guern

A major shake-up within the Island View Precinct (IVP) in the port of Durban is expected after Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) began engaging tenants ahead of the implementation of its new... 


Nigeria awards two of three gas pipeline deals
6th April 2018 By: Reuters

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Friday it had awarded two of three gas pipeline contracts which in total will be worth more than $2.8-billion. One contract for a roughly... 


Nersa announces petroleum pipelines tariff hike
16th March 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted freight logistics group Transnet a lower-than-requested allowable revenue increase for 2018/19 tariff period to cushion end users... 


Tetra4 plant in the Free State
South Africa to become eighth country to export helium by 2019 – Renergen
12th March 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Alternative and renewable energy investment firm Renergen expects to become a significant global producer of helium when its Virginia project starts production in 2019.  


Energy execs says tariff gambit could hit shale, LNG project costs
7th March 2018 By: Reuters

Energy executives say the Trump administration's proposed steel and aluminum tariffs could bump up the cost of big-ticket projects needed for rapidly rising US shale oil and gas output by three to... 


SA company exploring nuclear, other opportunities abroad
2nd March 2018 By: Nadine James

South Africa-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi Nuclear Services’ current plans surrounding diversification into biomass, waste-to-energy and gas projects as well... 


Sinopec commits to R6bn upgrade of Chevron South Africa refinery as buyout deal gathers pace
Sinopec commits to R6bn upgrade of Chevron South Africa refinery as buyout deal gathers pace
11th January 2018

Chinese oil company China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has undertaken to invest R6-billion to upgrade and modernise Chevron South Africa’s (CSA’s) Cape Town-based oil refinery, if... 


SEAN MULSHAW
An increase in demand for passenger electric vehicles will be driven predominantly by the Asia-Pacific region – especially China – as well as Europe and North America
Electric vehicle growth puts pressure on nickel supply
8th December 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie estimates that nickel demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from about 40 000 t in 2016 to 220 000 t in 2025, as demand for... 


President Jacob Zuma and Energy Minister David Mahlobo
Zuma promises ‘seamless’ ANC transition at energy indaba that sidesteps IRP debate
7th December 2017 By: Terence Creamer

President Jacob Zuma used his address at the Energy Indaba, taking place in Johannesburg this week, to assure business and investors that the upcoming African National Congress (ANC) elective... 


NEW TECHNOLOGY
Haskel engineers will explain solutions to mitigate hydrogen embrittlement in pressure vessels  at the annual Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Energy Summit in 2018
Engineer to unveil new industry technology
1st December 2017

High-pressure equipment and technology manufacturer Haskel has revealed that its product engineer Poova Mahmoudian will be unveiling new industry technology, as part of a collaborative technology... 


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