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Sasol cuts emissions-reduction capex as it confirms rejigged plan
24th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol has confirmed significant changes to its emission reduction roadmap (ERR), while also announcing material reductions to its capital expenditure requirements for implementing the... 


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Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, compression project, Indonesia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been designated as a national strategic project by the government of Indonesia. 


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Woodside, Santos face earnings dip; growth projects in focus
18th February 2025 By: Reuters

Woodside Energy and Santos, Australia's top oil and gas producers, are expected to log a modest fall in annual earnings, with investors seeking more clarity on dividend payouts amid lingering... 


Africa Energy Indaba to Host Africa Gas Forum, Highlighting the Role of Gas in Africa’s Energy Future
Africa Energy Indaba to Host Africa Gas Forum, Highlighting the Role of Gas in Africa’s Energy Future
13th February 2025

The Africa Energy Indaba 2025 is set to host the highly anticipated Africa Gas Forum, a key platform dedicated to exploring the vital role of natural gas in Africa’s energy transition. As Africa... 


Tropical cyclone forces closure of ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region
Tropical cyclone forces closure of ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Western Australia's ports of Dampier and Varanus Island will be closed at 6 p.m. on Thursday due to Tropical Cyclone Zelia, the ports' operator said, with emergency services in the state warning of... 


Pictured at the signing of the terminal operator agreement for the country's first LNG import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay were (from left to right) Zululand Energy Terminal’s Sibongiseni Khathi and Oliver Naidu, alongside TNPA’s Phyllis Difeto and Transnet’s Solly Letsoalo.
TNPA signs 25-year operator agreement for South Africa’s first LNG import terminal
10th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Zululand Energy Terminals (ZET) for the development of the country's first... 


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Enhancing logistics through advanced, green innovations
7th February 2025

With Africa’s logistics sector continuing to gain momentum, the adoption of modern innovations is essential to ensure that the transport and logistics sector is prepared for the future, and able to... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

While liquidity pressures, production setbacks and environmental concerns have complicated Renergen’s meeting its commitments, the company has been in ongoing communication with lenders and... 


Transnet seeks bidders for Lilly pipeline repurposing
6th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Pipelines has issued a request for proposals (RfP) from interested parties to enter into an agreement to secure pipeline capacity in the repurposed Lilly pipeline. The... 


Woodside CEO criticises lengthy project approvals in Australia
Woodside CEO criticises lengthy project approvals in Australia
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Oil and gas major Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill has called for reforms to Australia’s project approval processes, arguing that lengthy delays are undermining investment and the country’s global... 


Invest in African Energy 2025 Returns to Paris on May 13-14 – Connecting Global Finance to African Projects
4th February 2025

Energy Capital & Power – organizers of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris – has confirmed May 13-14 as the official dates for the 2025 edition of the forum. Following the success of... 


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Port of Durban’s tugs berth world’s largest car carrier
31st January 2025

State-owned port and rail operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has achieved a major milestone in its journey to recovery with the on-time and seamless berthing of the world’s largest... 


India seeking energy, lithium investments in Argentina
30th January 2025 By: Reuters

India is looking to expand its investments in Argentina's mining, gas and oil sectors, with a focus on lithium, to secure resources needed for its energy transition, the country's mining secretary... 


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,... 


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... 


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... 


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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... 


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... 


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... 


Australia’s most populous states face gas shortfalls from 2027
Australia’s most populous states face gas shortfalls from 2027
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s east coast is expected to have a shortfall of domestic gas supply from 2027 unless new gas fields are soon brought online, according to the nation’s top consumer watchdog. Sydney and... 


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Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project, Senegal – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

bp has started flowing gas from wells at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Phase 1 to its floating production and storage offloading vessel for the next stage of commissioning. 


Shipping industry’s $188bn binge cuts space to make new vessels
19th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

The biggest vessel-ordering program since the eve of the global financial crisis is putting a squeeze on the shipbuilding industry’s capacity to construct new vessels. Owners plowed more than... 


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Australia expects export resource earnings to drop 10% in FY2025
19th December 2024 By: Reuters

Australia expects its resource and energy export earnings to fall by about 10% to A$372-billion ($231.6-billion) in the fiscal year ending June 2025 mostly due to falling iron-ore prices and... 


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Rook 1 uranium project, Canada – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has signed its first agreements with US utility companies to supply five-million pounds of uranium. 


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Port of Ngqura liquefied natural gas import terminal, South Africa
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet National Ports Authority is proposing to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal that will provide natural gas importation infrastructure bulk services. 


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Rook 1 uranium project, Canada – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has announced a significant milestone in the federal environmental assessment for the project. 


Woodside to bring in several partners to Louisiana LNG project by March, CEO says
28th November 2024 By: Reuters

Woodside Energy expects to bring several partners into its Louisiana liquefied natural gas development by the time the company gives the financial go-ahead to the US project in the first quarter of... 


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Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say
25th November 2024 By: Reuters

Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


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Rovuma LNG Phase 1, Mozambique
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

ExxonMobil Development Africa, Eni and CNODC Dutch Cooperatief plan to monetise more than 60-trillion cubic feet of gas in the deep-water Area 4 of the Rovuma basin. 


The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
21st November 2024

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country Manager, West Africa at Schneider Electric West Africa is experiencing significant advancements in process automation, driven by key industries such as oil, gas,... 


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Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders
21st November 2024 By: Reuters

Container shipping companies like Maersk, CMA and COSCO have ordered hundreds of new vessels in recent years meant to help their industry's greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions meet rising demand from... 


West Africa - beyond traditional energy
West Africa - beyond traditional energy
15th November 2024

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa It is a double-edged sword; West Africa is going through an exciting period of industrialisation but also continues... 


New Energy Opportunities and Investment Surge in African Countries
11th November 2024

Africa is witnessing a transformative shift in its energy landscape, with significant opportunities and investments flowing into the sector. The continent, rich in both renewable energy resources... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi
Sasol not in ‘sunset’ phase but transition plans cannot outpace market demand – Baloyi
5th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi has acknowledged that the group stands at the “threshold” of a potentially difficult energy transition but he has also disputed assertions that the carbon-heavy chemicals and... 


Invest Africa: Energy key to unlocking growth potential across the continent
4th November 2024

As Africa continues to rise as a leading economic force on the global stage, the energy sector is proving to be a critical driver of the continent’s growth potential. Investment in energy... 


The Role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Africa's Energy Sector
30th October 2024

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to play a transformative role in the development of Africa’s energy sector, providing the framework needed to enhance intra-African trade,... 


Left-leaning New Democratic Party to form British Columbia government after tight election win
29th October 2024 By: Reuters

 Incumbent Premier David Eby's New Democratic Party (NDP) is set to form the next government of British Columbia after edging ahead in a final tally of ballots on Monday, more than a week after the... 


Major LNG producer challenged on clean claims in landmark case
Major LNG producer challenged on clean claims in landmark case
29th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

One of the world’s first legal challenges over corporate greenwashing kicked off in an Australian court, with an activist shareholder group claiming natural gas producer Santos Ltd. misled... 


AEW 2024: Pioneering Africa’s Energy Future
28th October 2024

The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 conference – the official meeting place for Africa’s energy sector – has launched its official program, an impressive five-day agenda... 


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How Schneider Electric is Growing Nigeria’s Economy Through Industrial Automation
24th October 2024

In recent years, Nigeria has faced significant economic challenges, including rising inflation and technological stagnation across key revenue-generating infrastructures. Despite its diversified... 


South Africa’s Energy Future Hinges on Flexibility, Not Just Renewables
South Africa’s Energy Future Hinges on Flexibility, Not Just Renewables
21st October 2024

By: Tord Johnsson - General Manager, Strategic Relations and Business, Africa at Wärtsilä Energy While South Africa recently marked 200 consecutive days without load shedding, the deeper challenges... 


Tanzania building grid interconnector with Zambia to help mitigate power crisis
21st October 2024 By: Reuters

Tanzania is building a grid interconnector with Zambia to help assist in mitigating a drought-driven power crisis, Tanzania's deputy prime minister said at the Singapore International Energy Week... 


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Sasol’s gas supply and volatile oil raise sustainability risks
18th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sasol’s declining gas reserves and its susceptibility to volatile oil prices is drawing scrutiny over the sustainability of the business and its plans to reduce emissions. The South African fuel... 


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