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E-houses installed to power Mozambique gas project
Now in the final stages of installation and commissioning, an important substation E-house facility at Sasol’s Upstream Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) Project in Mozambique has relied on WEG...
Eskom releases names of transformer suppliers amid rising localisation pressures
Eskom has released the names to Engineering News of the five transformer companies appointed to a panel of suppliers that will compete for upcoming contracts for a total of 101 large-scale...
Growing interest in SA for Steam turbine self - generation
Steam turbines provide a valuable opportunity for many industries in South Africa to self-generate more of their own power requirements – and often from alternative fuels produced as a by-product...
State-of-the-art power solutions to be showcased
The latest advancements in hybrid power solutions encompassing renewable energy and energy storage, as well as innovative electric motors and drive technology, will all be on display at this year’s...
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
Unit 5 was transferred to Eskom's generation division on June 30.
Locally manufactured medium voltage softstarters
In what is said to be a first for South Africa, medium voltage softstarters are now being manufactured locally – reducing lead times and offering a more cost-effective option for customers. WEG...
WEG Africa pioneers local manufacture of MV softstarters in SA
WEG Africa has become the first OEM to produce medium voltage (MV) softstarters in South Africa, reducing lead times for customers and supporting the drive for local manufacture. The WEG SSW7000...
Standby gensets not viable option while loadshedding persists
Selecting a generator set with a standby power rating might have been sufficient ten to 15 years ago but is no longer a viable option to cope with the current severity of local power disruptions...
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Turkish Airlines signs codeshare agreement with Airlink to boost its Africa presence
Turkish Airlines, which is the flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive code-share agreement with South Africa-based regional airline Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African...
Global oil supply outpaces demand growth as inventories, geopolitical tensions rise – report
According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) July 2025 ‘Oil Market Report’, global oil demand is forecast to rise by 700 000 bbl/d this year, marking its lowest increase since 2009,...
London reveals trade policy reforms to help African countries export more to the UK
The UK has announced changes to its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), designed to simplify access to the British market for developing countries, not least those in Africa, and thereby...