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Shell, Thebe near $1bn South Africa oil asset sales pact
30th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Shell and its South African partner are close to ending a valuation dispute, paving the way for the sale of the oil giant’s local downstream assets for as much as $1-billion, according to people... 


Automechanika Johannesburg looks to build on 2024 success, new venue announced
29th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive aftermarket trade fair Automechanika Johannesburg will celebrate its tenth edition at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, from October 28 to 30 this year, coinciding with... 


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Three new offshore supply vessels commissioned for Southern African oil company
29th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has commissioned three new offshore supply vessels for an unnamed national oil company in Southern Africa. The vessels will be used for passenger transfer to... 


Canada commits C$41m to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project
Canada commits C$41m to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project
29th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Canadian government has committed up to C$41-million in funding to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, marking the first Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) investment in a copper... 


DeepSeek reveals how badly energy industry needs AI for growth
28th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Pipeline networks and nuclear startups. Texas landowners and fuel-cell makers. In one brutal blow, DeepSeek has revealed just how many energy-related businesses in the US have been banking on an... 


JUWI to build R6 billion (USD 320M) in solar projects for mining, energy, and data centre leaders in 2025
JUWI to build R6 billion (USD 320M) in solar projects for mining, energy, and data centre leaders in 2025
28th January 2025

JUWI Renewable Energies (www.juwi.co.za), a global renewable energy leader, today announced plans to begin construction on three major private solar projects in 2025. Representing investments of... 


TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne
Mozambique President discussed LNG, hydro projects with TotalEnergies CEO
28th January 2025 By: Reuters

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo met with Patrick Pouyanne, the chief executive of TotalEnergies, on Monday to discuss several of the company's projects in the southern African country,... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green concludes five wheeling deals across the resources, property and hospitality sectors
28th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South African electricity trader Discovery Green has confirmed that it has signed supply agreements for wheeled electricity with five companies in the mining, property and hospitality sectors,... 


The Kariba dam
Dry Zimbabwe hit by blackouts, but renewables still underfunded
28th January 2025 By: Reuters

Loveness Madangawa prepares lunch over an open fire in Mutare in eastern Zimbabwe - she has an electric stove, but power cuts caused partly by drought hitting the main hydropower station means she... 


Hydrogen economy development enters critical phase – GlobalData
27th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Data and analytics company GlobalData says the hydrogen economy has recently experienced some hiccups in its growth story, noting that demand for this commodity is not rising at the pace it was... 


Impala Refineries in Springs on Gauteng's East Rand
Implats signs deal with Discovery Green for supply of wheeled electricity to Springs refinery
27th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green for the supply of wheeled renewable electricity to its refinery operations in... 


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Rate chokehold on African economies is set to loosen slowly
27th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Over the course of the next month, African nations representing almost three-quarters of the continent’s gross domestic product are set to stake out different approaches to interest rates, as they... 


Fortescue Energy CEO says green hydrogen cost is key as demand drops
24th January 2025 By: Reuters

Replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen depends on creating demand by making it price competitive, as buyers are unwilling to pay "green premiums", Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson told... 


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South Africa's patchwork climate plans risk widening inequality
24th January 2025 By: Reuters

Inconsistent government and corporate climate strategies may see poorer regions left behind in the transition away from polluting industries to green jobs, according to new research. Wealthier... 


Renergen is focusing on plant stability and some operational optimisation to improve operating efficiency at its Virginia gas project, in the Free State
Renergen overcomes challenges, focuses on growth and the energy transition
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

While South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen has faced a series of challenges that have impacted on its operations and financial standing in recent months, CEO Stefano Marani and... 


President Donald Trumps video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Trump’s coal comments to Davos audience boost US miners
24th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

US coal producers’ shares climbed after President Donald Trump promoted the fuel as a power source during a video address Thursday to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Peabody... 


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Committing to decarbonisation, advanced technologies
24th January 2025

At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, blasting and explosives specialist BME will share its commitment to decarbonisation and advanced technologies, supporting the mining sector’s... 


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Firm’s project pipeline benefits numerous stakeholders
24th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Power generation repair and asset management company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) – a division of supplier of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of... 


Climate’s broken clock
24th January 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

A Kenyan human rights activity recently shared a memory from his childhood, recalling how he used to think his peasant grandmother was a magician. Every year, she seemed to know exactly when to... 


Honeywell Process Solutions sales director for Africa Megz Naidoo
Honeywell helping African mines level up their traditional operations
24th January 2025

Autonomous operations and the opportunities they present are incredibly compelling, but they are not achievable overnight, says industrial automation specialist Honeywell Process Solutions sales... 


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GranMorgu – Block 58 development, Suriname
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will develop the Sapakara and Krabdagu oil discoveries, on which a successful exploration and appraisal campaign was completed in 2023. 


Australian manganese project examines expansion to 1.1Mt/y
Australian manganese project examines expansion to 1.1Mt/y
23rd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian manganese developer Element 25 has unveiled plans for a larger mining project in southern Australia, targeting 1.1-million tonnes a year of manganese lump concentrate from Butcherbird.... 


Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
23rd January 2025 By: Reuters

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time last year, while wind power’s share plateaued, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thursday. The EU is... 


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Sasol keeps its footing despite a challenging six months
23rd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Despite challenging circumstances during the six months ended December 31, energy and chemicals company Sasol has stated that its market guidance for both its Mining and Gas divisions remains... 


ISF SFP: Fire and Security Integrators
ISF SFP: Fire and Security Integrators
23rd January 2025

Security and fire systems integrator ISF SFP (Pty Ltd) delivers comprehensive solutions in electronic access control, fire detection, fire protection and CCTV video management systems. As a systems... 


Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos targets higher 2025 output, pins hopes on Barossa project
23rd January 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Santos forecast higher output for fiscal 2025 on the prospect that its Barossa project will begin production later this year, and also posted a sequential rise in its fourth-quarter... 


World Economic Forum sign
Thirteen new clusters join WEF initiative for reduced carbon emissions, economic growth
22nd January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Thirteen new industrial clusters, from Australia, Brazil, Colombia, India, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Thailand and the UK have joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) Transitioning... 


Workers injured after methane ignites at Polish mine
22nd January 2025 By: Reuters

Polish paramedics treated 16 injured coal miners on Wednesday after methane ignited in a mine in southern Poland, the ambulance service said. Operator JSW said the gas had ignited in the... 


Sasol's Secunda operation
Sasol plots new route to emission goal after refocusing on coal
22nd January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi is seeking a new path for South Africa’s second-largest polluter to reach its emissions target after doubling down on coal to run its fuel and chemicals production. The... 


The Pluto plant, Karratha
Woodside Energy sees steady 2025 output, shares drop
22nd January 2025 By: Reuters

Woodside Energy, Australia's top independent oil and gas producer, flagged output would be flat in 2025 after reporting fourth quarter revenue in line with forecasts, though realised prices were... 


Peter Huxham and Frik Potgieter
Families of detained engineers welcome Lamola's visit to Equatorial Guinea, urge resolution
21st January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The families of Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham have expressed their appreciation for International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola's recent visit to Equatorial Guinea, where he... 


UCT researchers announce discovery of a giant, and unusual, radio galaxy
21st January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Scientists from the University of Cape Town (UCT), using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array in the Karoo, have discovered a rare giant radio galaxy (GRG). They have named it “Inkathazo”,... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Unlocking Gas Reserves Through the Africa Gas Forum
Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Unlocking Gas Reserves Through the Africa Gas Forum
21st January 2025

 Africa’s energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with natural gas emerging as a cornerstone for economic growth and energy security. The Africa Energy Indaba 2025, taking place from 4–6 March 2025... 


Mulilo CEO Jan Fourie
Mulilo gears up for big year of execution as it accelerates transition to integrated IPP
21st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

With several new renewables and battery storage projects under construction or being advanced to financial close, 2025 is poised to be a significant year in Mulilo’s ongoing transition from an... 


Eskom group executive for generation Bheki Nxumalo
Eskom now targeting full year loadshedding-free milestone as it breaches 300-day mark
21st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom group executive for generation Bheki Nxumalo says the utility is focussed on ensuring that South Africa achieves a full year without loadshedding at midnight on March 26, after the 300-day... 


Global gas markets set to remain tight in 2025 – IEA
Global gas markets set to remain tight in 2025 – IEA
21st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Global natural gas markets reached an all-time high last year and are set to remain tight in 2025 despite an ongoing rebalancing following the supply shock of 2022/23, the International Energy... 


President Donald Trump
Trump says to unleash American fossil fuels, halt climate cooperation
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximize oil and gas production, including by declaring a national energy emergency to speed permitting, rolling back environmental... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa to showcase South Africa’s energy investment prospects at Davos
20th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that South Africa’s energy market reforms and investment opportunities will be showcased at the World Economic Forum in Davos,... 


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Two-in-one generator solution
17th January 2025

A mobile power generation solution housing two generators side-by-side in a standard 20-foot container is designed to provide flexible prime and critical standby power. The QAC1100 TwinPower... 


Biden administration moves to protect more of Alaska refuge from drilling
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday moved to put more of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge off limits to oil and gas development, in a last-minute bid to complicate... 


RenEnergy Africa
Energy outlook in SA for 2025: Turning point for renewables, energy storage
17th January 2025

South Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, advancements in technology and the urgent need to address the country’s long-standing energy... 


From Baku to G20: reflections on multilateralism
17th January 2025 By: Saliem Fakir

I live in a divided mental state over the yearly climate negotiations. The Conference of Parties (COP) remain an important platform for global collective action, but to say they are not fraying –... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies
Aqua Horizon Technologies leads the fight against water contamination
17th January 2025

Water contamination is a silent crisis threatening industries, communities and ecosystems across the globe. From industrial effluents polluting rivers to oil spills compromising groundwater, the... 


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