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FlexED CEO Wayne Glossop
Aspirant IPP advancing 1 GW flexible gas-engine project in Mpumalanga
11th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Aspirant independent power producer (IPP) FlexED is developing a 1 000 MW gas-engine project in Mpumalanga to provide the flexible generation and ancillary services that will be required as the... 


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Engine dealer expands generator range
11th April 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As South Africa’s demand for reliable and cost-effective power solutions continues to grow, diesel engine dealer YC Diesel has identified the need for a factory-supported supplier that provides... 


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Advanced protection for hazardous electrical environments
11th April 2025

Critical for use near utilities’ generators and substations as well as industrial electrical panels and switch rooms, Dromex arc workwear forms an important part of industrial equipment and... 


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Hybrid energy solutions boost power reliability
11th April 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Despite reduced loadshedding, power reliability concerns in South Africa persist. Consequently, solar solutions company Blockpower seeks to address the need for reliable, sustainable power through... 


Akkuyu feedwater reserve tank
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The rigging operation for supplying the first large-sized equipment inside the building has been completed in the turbine hall of Akkuyu nuclear power plant Unit 3. 


Location of Reko Diq
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Reko Diq joint venture shareholders have approved the project’s updated feasibility study.  


Eskom group executive for distribution Monde Bala
Theft, vandalism of electricity infrastructure remains a threat – Eskom
9th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

While State-owned utility Eskom has noted a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure – including mini-substations, high-voltage pylons and transformers – compared with... 


Generators: The Muscle in the New Energy Mix
8th April 2025

Contrary to reputations as noisy and dirty, generators are a key part of modern energy supplies. There are clear signs when loadshedding resurfaces in South Africa. Complaints fill message groups,... 


Australian state plans to upgrade coal plant to extend lifespan
Australian state plans to upgrade coal plant to extend lifespan
8th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s Queensland will upgrade units of a coal power station originally planned for closure in 2028 and assess its lifespan, according to the state government. Queensland invested more than... 


Power lines
Draft regulations mark yet another step towards private grid investment
7th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

In yet another step towards clearing the path for South Africa’s inaugural procurement of independent transmission projects (ITPs), draft regulations have been published for a 30-day public comment... 


Kamoa-Kakula operation
Kamoa Copper signs landmark baseload solar PPA with CrossBoundary
4th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Copper mining company Kamoa Copper has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CrossBoundary Energy for the provision of baseload renewable energy to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper mining complex, in... 


Plug Power president and CEO Andy Marsh.
Platinum-based PEM technology at heart of everything we do, says Plug Power of US
3rd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a Zoom video interview with Creamer Media’s Engineering News & Mining Weekly, Plug Power President and CEO Andy Marsh on Wednesday pointed out that platinum-based proton exchange membrane (PEM)... 


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Preparing a locomotive main generator field frame before reassembly
Reid & Mitchell up to the challenge to deliver world-class traction excellence
3rd April 2025

High-value electrical rotating equipment manufacturer Reid & Mitchell’s (R&M’s) traction his­tory goes back many years. The busi­ness was formerly owned by multinational conglomerate General... 


South Africa’s telecommunications sector grows amid fibre, network coverage
2nd April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s telecommunications experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and substantial advancements in network... 


Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
1st April 2025

By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices.... 


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Rooppur nuclear power plant, Bangladesh – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The installation of the turbine at Unit 1 has been successfully completed.  


DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga
Gauteng DA accuses Ramaphosa of belated push to rejuvenate CoJ in time for G20 summit
26th March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “delayed move” in calling for the rejuvenation of the City of Johannesburg, urging him to prioritise... 


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Compact excavator range launched
25th March 2025

A three-model compact excavator range, comprising the U18, U35 and YC60 models, was recently unveiled by YC Diesel South Africa. The company says the machines are designed to meet the diverse needs... 


Eight Interesting Careers in the Water Utility Sector
19th March 2025

There is always demand for passionate people who ensure that communities and industry have access to clean water. South Africa has a shortage of water sector professionals, and there is also great... 


Imag of the YC Diesel compact excavator
Compact excavator range launched
18th March 2025

A three-model compact excavator range, comprising the U18, U35 and YC60 models, was recently unveiled by YC Diesel South Africa. The company says the machines are designed to meet the diverse needs... 


Eskom’s aggregated tariffs increased by 190% since 2014
Electricity demand fell again last year amid rapid growth of solar installations
17th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Demand for electricity in South Africa continued to trend down in 2024, a new Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) report confirms. It shows that peak demand was a per cent lower... 


ExxonMobil Australia, Woodside approve final investment decision for A$350m gas project
17th March 2025 By: Reuters

ExxonMobil's Australian unit said on Monday that its Gippsland Basin joint venture with Woodside Energy has approved its final investment decision to develop the Turrum Phase 3 project, targeting... 


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Copperwood project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper Company has received approval for its updated air permit application. 


Capetonians reach R55m earnings mark in Cash for Power programme
14th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town businesses and households have broken through the R55-million earnings mark from the start of the city’s Cash for Power programme in 2022/23, until January 31 this year. Cape Town is the... 


Powerlines
New credit guarantee vehicle to derisk grid projects to be launched in 2026
12th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A credit guarantee vehicle to mobilise private sector capital by derisking projects will be launched in 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in his delayed Budget speech. He confirmed... 


Shumani MD Victor Nemukula discusses the benefits of the Bheka forklift for the African market in an interview with Engineering News at Propak Africa 2025
Shumani highlights benefits of Bheka forklift for African market
11th March 2025

Forklifts and warehousing solutions provider Shumani Industrial Equipment showcased its Bheka forklift offering at Propak Africa 2025 in Johannesburg, emphasising how the brand aligns with the... 


A call to tackle South Africa’s energy crisis at the International Commodity Summit 2025
A call to tackle South Africa’s energy crisis at the International Commodity Summit 2025
6th March 2025

As South Africa grapples with the return of Stage 6 load shedding, the International Commodity Summit 2025 set to convene from July 14-17 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)... 


Key considerations for incorporating sustainability into your business
Key considerations for incorporating sustainability into your business
6th March 2025

There is no one-size-fits all approach to incorporating sustainable energy into a business. Each company must assess its specific energy needs, operational constraints, and long-term goals to... 


Cape Town moves to open electricity grid to traders after pilot
Cape Town moves to open electricity grid to traders after pilot
5th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

After the conclusion of a year-long electricity ‘wheeling’ pilot project, the City of Cape Town is opening its electricity grid to private electricity sales and trading. During the pilot phase, 562... 


R40bn Eastern Cape green energy cluster expected to reach financial close in 2027
R40bn Eastern Cape green energy cluster expected to reach financial close in 2027
5th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Emerging electricity retail brand Earth & Wire is aiming to achieve financial close on a R40-billion renewables and storage cluster in the Eastern Cape by the third quarter of 2027 and begin... 


Highland Copper awarded updated air permit for Copperwood
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Highland Copper Company has received approval for its updated air permit application for the Copperwood project in Michigan, US, the company announced on Tuesday. The Michigan... 


MTN invests in network amid power challenges
28th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s extensive investment in its network resilience programme and the strategic deployment of power solutions have improved connectivity, particularly across... 


Image of standby diesel power plant
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first standby diesel power plant at Akkuyu nuclear power plant Unit 1 has been successfully launched. 


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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has reached another milestone.  


Solar PV plant
Investment value of private projects registered with Nersa climbs to above R200bn
26th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) reports that it registered a further 143 renewables generation facilities with a combined capacity of 1 107 MW and an investment value of more... 


The El Teniente mine
Chile power partially restored after huge outage as copper mines come back online
26th February 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's power grids and major copper mines were coming back online on Wednesday after a major outage rocked the world's top producer of the red metal, with power companies working to restore the... 


SSEG registration requirements an important step in protecting the national grid – SAPVIA
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says it supports efforts to ensure the safety and performance of the national grid and reminds businesses and members of the public of... 


Capetonians reach R55m earnings mark in Cash for Power programme
Capetonians reach R55m earnings mark in Cash for Power programme
25th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town businesses and households have broken through the R55-million earnings mark since the start of the city’s Cash for Power programme in 2022/23, until January 31 this year. Cape Town is the... 


decentral energy solar farm
Futuregrowth agrees to R300m funding for Decentral Energy’s projects
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African energy solutions provider Decentral Energy has secured a R300-million funding commitment from specialist investment company Futuregrowth Asset Management.‍ The funding will enable... 


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Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm reaches financial close, construction under way
24th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Renewable-energy companies African Clean Energy Developments (ACED), Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS) Africa and NOA Group Trading report that financial close has been reached and... 


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Nersa approves generation capacity charge, sets out other retail tariff plan changes
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved, in principle, power utility Eskom’s application for a proposed generation capacity charge (GCC),  but adjusted to reduce the... 


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Minister convenes urgent meeting over eThekwini water challenges
24th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Amid ongoing water supply disruptions across eThekwini, in KwaZulu-Natal, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo convened an urgent meeting last week to... 


Cartrack launches wireless tag that can operate in low, no cellular reception areas
Cartrack launches wireless tag that can operate in low, no cellular reception areas
24th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cartrack has launched a wireless tag for the tracking of physical assets used in commercial operations. The company, a Karooooo subsidiary, says the Cartrack-Tag provides enhanced visibility in... 


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