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Hydrogen economy holds opportunities for water tech companies, says analyst
5th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Market analysis company BlueTech Research says the hydrogen economy could be worth as much as $12-trillion by 2050, but there is concern about the availability of water, particularly in... 


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Gates raises $1bn as corporate CEOs join race to scale clean tech
20th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

Bill Gates raised more than $1-billion in corporate funding for Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, drawing on BlackRock’s Larry Fink and Microsoft's Satya Nadella to rally support for some of the... 


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PetroSA mulls geothermal as way to offset ‘decommissioning liability monster’
17th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Embattled State-owned gas-to-liquids refiner PetroSA is considering plans to harness geothermal energy from its mature or depleted gas wells to produce electricity and delay decommissioning.... 


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Sasol, UCT confirm progress on catalysts that convert hydrogen, CO2 into green jet fuel
6th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which aims to become a leader in South Africa’s promising green hydrogen industry, reports that research advancements have been achieved that are supportive of the... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has upgraded the resource of its Tiris uranium project by 10%, or five-million pounds. 


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AECI backs clean chemical company expansion
31st August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has extended a €2.5-million convertible loan to international cleantech company Clariter to scale up its technology to commercial level. Clariter uses upcycling... 


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Generators necessary despite new legislation
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

With load-shedding a reoccurring problem for mines and businesses in Southern Africa, standby power generation company Generator and Plant Hire South Africa (GPHSA) suggests that mines will... 


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Concrete Chemicals facility, Germany
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Concrete Chemicals plans to build a large-scale demonstration plant at CEMEX’s Rüdersdorf cement plant, which is considered one of Germany’s biggest cement production sites. 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has updated the capital costs for the definitive feasibility study to ensure that in the two years since completion, the input costs remain valid. 


The corrupt’s horizons are narrowing
20th August 2021 By: Tara O’Connor

Do three significant events in the subregion signify a trend? First, although the trial of South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, may have been postponed to September 9, the so-called Arms... 


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Petrochem giant uses tech for greener fuel
6th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

In April JSE-listed synthetic fuels and chemicals company Sasol announced it will work alongside a consortium comprising multinational chemical company Linde, renewable energy company Enertrag and... 


Rio Tinto inks power deal to supply its ilmenite operation in Madagascar
26th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has signed a power purchase agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin,... 


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Sustainable aviation fuel project, South Africa
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol will work alongside the LEN Consortium to bid in concept for the production of sustainable aviation fuel under the auspices of the German Federal... 


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Decarbonising oil and gas pivotal to achieving carbon neutral future
13th July 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Energy decarbonisation makes good business sense, especially in the oil and gas industry, in spite of the global energy imbalance and the need to achieve the targets set by the Paris Agreement to... 


Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
2nd July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Platinum demand from the automotive sector is expected to be 25% up on 2020, reaching almost three-million ounces this year, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) research director Trevor... 


Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
2nd July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Platinum demand from the automotive sector is expected to be 25% up on 2020, reaching almost three-million ounces this year, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) research director Trevor... 


Largest carbon emitters have most capacity to disrupt in decarbonisation transition
Largest carbon emitters have most capacity to disrupt in decarbonisation transition
30th June 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Climate change is probably the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced but daily innovation indicates that the world is on the path to a sustainable energy transition, with the biggest... 


Opinion: Does the new 100MW cap solve all our renewable-energy problems?
Opinion: Does the new 100MW cap solve all our renewable-energy problems?
28th June 2021

In this opinion article, Mike Roussos suggests that a new renewable-energy utility be established within the public sector to ensure that the State plays a direct role in establishing and guiding a... 


South Sudan launches country’s first oil licensing round
South Sudan launches country’s first oil licensing round
23rd June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The Republic of South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) has launched the country’s first oil licensing round. The MoP has identified new exploration blocks with potential hydrocarbons and has... 


Energy justice a useful metric for shaping broad, effective policies for a just transition
22nd June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A just energy transition that mitigates the risks and captures the benefits of renewable energy in developing countries can be achieved through a broad policy framework developed using energy... 


Four energy scenarios that may define Southern Africa’s energy transition
27th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

Four vastly different energy transition scenarios, from very ambitious to the least ambitious, were posited by management advisory Africa International Advisors integrated energy practice leader... 


Green hydrogen pivot?
Green hydrogen pivot?
23rd April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

It’s early days yet, but the moves being made by South African energy and chemicals group Sasol to position itself as a green-hydrogen leader are not only interesting, but also critical if the... 


Moomba FID expected in second half - Gallagher
15th April 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos is hoping to take an investment decision on its $155-million Moomba carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, in the Cooper basin, in the second half of this year.... 


Enbridge’s green push could use Canadian tax credits, CEO says
6th April 2021 By: Bloomberg

Enbridge’s push into new frontiers of the energy transition such as carbon capture and clean hydrogen production could use Canadian tax credits similar to those in the US, the company’s CEO said.... 


Mexico says some miners returning permits to avoid taxes
30th March 2021 By: Reuters

Some mining companies in Mexico are giving back operating permits issued under previous administrations because they want to avoid paying taxes, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on... 


Energy security reliant on PKGT - AEMO
29th March 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has highlighted the risk to domestic gas supply by 2023 if operations at the Port of Kembla gas terminal (PKGT) are delayed. In its... 


ZCCM to garner shareholder approval for Mopani takeover on March 30
10th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Zambia’s mining investment arm ZCCM Investment Holdings will hold an extraordinary general meeting on March 30 for shareholders to vote on the company’s intended acquisition of Mopani Copper Mines.... 


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There is no doubt that Africa remains open for exploration by oil and gas companies
Unpacking opportunities in Africa’s gas sector
19th February 2021

Africa’s oil and gas potential will grow significantly over the next two decades, driven by population growth, urbanisation and the emergence of a wealthier middle class in Africa, according to the... 


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Sibanye assessing on-site green hydrogen generation to power fuel cell mobility
18th February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) producer Sibanye-Stillwater is assessing the generation of green hydrogen on its mine sites to power PGM-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell mobility, it said on Thursday, when... 


Project aims to transform HVAC-R sector
12th February 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection, together with the Bavarian Environment Agency, has entered into bilateral cooperation with the Western Cape government in... 


Scientists probing the depths of Titan’s largest sea
5th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Astronomers at Cornell University, in Ithaca, in the US state of New York, have used radar data to determine that the biggest sea on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, is, near its centre, at least... 


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Extraterrestrial oceanography sees scientists probing the depths of Titan’s largest sea
22nd January 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Astronomers at Cornell University, at Ithaca in the US state of New York, have used radar data to determine that the biggest sea on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, is, near its centre, at least... 


'Flushing' out air compressor lubricants: the lifeline of air compressors
'Flushing' out air compressor lubricants: the lifeline of air compressors
26th November 2020

You know your air compressor needs a lubricant to ensure maximum uptime and performance; but with so many lubricant options on the market today, it can be difficult to know which one is best for... 


World leaders praise Paris climate pact as Trump justifies exit
World leaders praise Paris climate pact as Trump justifies exit
23rd November 2020 By: Bloomberg

World leaders urged countries not to lose sight of climate goals in the coronavirus pandemic, endorsing the aims of the Paris agreement amid hopes that US President-elect Joe Biden will rejoin the... 


Safety, quality and digital transformation to be key themes at Africa’s lab technology show
17th November 2020

Food and environmental safety, laboratory accuracy and quality assurance, and digital transformation will be among the top discussion points at the Forum during analytica Lab Africa next year.... 


Port Kembla lease secured
13th November 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy has taken another step in the development of the Port Kembla gas terminal (PKGT) after inking a 25-year lease with New South Wales Port. Australian Industrial... 


Former Vice President Joe Biden and US Senator and Democratic candidate for Vice President Kamala Harris celebrate.
Biden win may curb US oil drilling, super-charge renewables
9th November 2020 By: Bloomberg

Biden’s victory could end up reshaping the US energy sector in years to come, although the President-elect may have limited room to maneuver given that control of the Senate remains unclear. The... 


ALL DRIED UP 
In addition to absorbing spills from solid surfaces, the powder can also be used to contain oil spills in water
Powder a new solution for spills
6th November 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Strict health and safety regulations in the mining industry mean that any liquid spills in workshop areas or elsewhere need to be cleaned quickly and effectively. To cater for such spills, South... 


WESTKÜSTE100 project, Germany
WESTKÜSTE100 project, Germany
30th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

WESTKÜSTE100 will be Germany’s first hydrogen project. 


Council for Geoscience starts deep drilling in Karoo basin
Council for Geoscience starts deep drilling in Karoo basin
9th October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) on September 21 launched Phase 2 of the Karoo Deep Drilling and Geo-environmental Base Programme (KDD), in Beaufort West. The council, as mandated by the Department... 


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Ideanomics seeks to assist mines in adopting more electric vehicles
1st October 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The move towards electrifying mine vehicles is becoming ever more prevalent, with mining companies motivated by the potential to cut costs and contribute to a more sustainable sector.  Ideanomics,... 


Council for Geoscience starts deep drilling in Karoo basin
Council for Geoscience starts deep drilling in Karoo basin
22nd September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) on September 21 launched Phase 2 of the Karoo Deep Drilling and Geo-environmental Base Programme (KDD), in Beaufort West. The council, as mandated by the Department... 


Upcycling of waste to produce ‘greener’ hydrogen
Upcycling of waste to produce ‘greener’ hydrogen
18th September 2020

Global renewable energy company SG H2 Energy, part of the Solena Group, is ramping up the “green” factor in the production of greener than green hydrogen by using the biogenic fraction of municipal... 


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