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Mark Carney
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election, setting up talks with US
Updated 3 hours ago By: Bloomberg

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US... 


Standard Bank Group sustainability head Boitumelo Sethlatswe
Bank invests in oil, gas projects as part of mobilisation targets
25th April 2025

Not only does financial services provider Standard Bank prioritise renewable energy as part of its sustainable finance mobilisation targets, it also supports a broader range of activities that... 


The above image depicts PMI-CP ambassador Dr Gbolahan Oyelakin
Certification redefines mine planning, execution
25th April 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As new investments are being made in the Nigerian mining sector and professional frameworks are put in place, nonprofit organisation the Project Management Institute’s Construction Professional... 


a computer generated image of the TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique
US investment in Moz LNG projects pivotal moment – energy chamber
25th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

US president Donald Trump’s re-election represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry, energy advocacy group African Energy Chamber (AEC) said earlier this year. The Trump... 


Trump tariffs shake Africa
25th April 2025 By: Tara O’Connor

US President Donald Trump’s push-me-pull-you tariffs come after slashing USAid, closing the Voice of America radio station and a rumoured end to US Africa Command, or Africom. US withdrawal from... 


APPO urges continent to exploit its vast gas and oil reserves, echoing Trump’s energy nationalism
25th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

The current estimates of Africa’s oil and gas reserves of 120-million barrels of crude oil and 632-trillion cubic feet of natural gas are considered “grossly conservative”, says African Petroleum... 


US tariffs pose severe indirect risks to sub-Saharan Africa, BMI warns
24th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

While the direct effects of US tariffs on sub-Saharan African trade were limited, the broader economic and political ramifications – through falling commodity prices, fiscal tightening and rising... 


BHP prepares to start succession process for mining’s top job
BHP prepares to start succession process for mining’s top job
23rd April 2025 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group is preparing to begin looking for a new chief executive officer in the coming months, with key lieutenants already jostling for position to succeed boss Mike Henry at the top of the... 


AEW 2025 Program Launches, Highlighting African Energy Security and Global Investment Opportunities
AEW 2025 Program Launches, Highlighting African Energy Security and Global Investment Opportunities
22nd April 2025

The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched its 2025 program, covering strategic topics from upstream oil and gas to downstream infrastructure and... 


JOHAN HELBERG
Aggreko takes a life cycle approach rather than a commodity-based sales approach
Transmission expansion delays strain South Africa’s power grid
18th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa is about two decades behind in implementing its transmission expansion plans, leaving its energy grid under mounting pressure, owing to ageing infrastructure, transmission constraints... 


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Pressure vessels market poised to grow
18th April 2025

Previously valued at about $52-billion in 2023 and $54.5-billion in 2024, the global pressure vessels market size is poised to grow to over $76-billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate... 


World Bank president Ajay Banga
World Bank's Banga doubles down on intent to end a ban on loans for nuclear power projects
17th April 2025 By: Reuters

World Bank president Ajay Banga on Wednesday doubled down on his push to revamp the bank's energy strategy to end a ban on lending for nuclear power projects and enable more natural gas projects,... 


Santos says Alaska oil project could start early while first-quarter revenue dips
17th April 2025 By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Santos said on Thursday it could potentially bring forward the startup for its Pikka phase 1 in Alaska, while posting a 7% fall in first-quarter sales revenue due to... 


LESEDI Partners with CASTLET UK to Bring Cutting-Edge Equipment to the African Market
LESEDI Partners with CASTLET UK to Bring Cutting-Edge Equipment to the African Market
14th April 2025

LESEDI is excited to announce a game-changing partnership with CASTLET UK, an internationally recognized leader, and specialise in the design and manufacturing of advanced power supply and control... 


US lawmakers move to block IMF Central Africa support over oil fund dispute
10th April 2025 By: Reuters

US lawmakers have introduced legislation that could block International Monetary Fund support for some Central African countries, in an effort to guard billions of dollars that oil companies must... 


Mark Carney
Carney pledges to speed permits, make Canada ‘energy superpower’
10th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to make Canada the world’s “leading energy superpower” through a plan that includes establishing a single office that would decide on major projects within two... 


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Echoing Trump, APPO says Africa has vast gas, oil reserves and must exploit them for ‘Africa first’
7th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

The current estimates of Africa’s oil and gas reserves at 120-million barrels of crude oil and 632-trillion cubic feet of natural gas are considered “grossly conservative”, says African Petroleum... 


IPR has supplied two Atlas Copco R150DP dry prime pumps for a vessel supporting an offshore gas project
Atlas Copco dry prime pumps from IPR for gas project's sea-going vessel
7th April 2025

Johannesburg-based dewatering pump specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has again extended its reach into Africa, supplying equipment to a global customer in the oil and gas sector who is... 


AEW 2025: Africa’s Energy Future Takes Center Stage
3rd April 2025

The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched its 2025 program, covering strategic topics from upstream oil and gas to downstream infrastructure and... 


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)... 


Anil Agarwal
Indian conglomerate Vedanta seeks global partner for $20bn expansion plan
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta is looking for a global company to partner with on expansion projects worth $20-billion across zinc, aluminium, copper, iron, steel, oil, gas and power, as... 


Standard Bank head of sustainability Boitumelo Sethlatswe
Standard Bank sets new sustainable finance target of R450bn by 2028
1st April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services provider Standard Bank has updated its group sustainable finance targets and aims to mobilise more than R450-billion by 2028 for energy and infrastructure development on the... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and actuators optimise HVAC performance and ensure energy efficiency
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and actuators optimise HVAC performance and ensure energy efficiency
1st April 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers the full range of innovative SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and... 


Mozambique starts review of mining, oil and gas laws
1st April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mozambique has started a process to review and modernise the southeast African nation’s legal framework for mining, oil and gas, the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy said Monday. The... 


Shale gas may be the key to  South Africa’s Energy Transformation
Shale gas may be the key to South Africa’s Energy Transformation
28th March 2025

South Africa’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has highlighted the potential of shale gas to reshape the country’s energy landscape. Speaking at a press conference in Cape... 


Woodside to sell some Trinidad and Tobago assets for $206m
28th March 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy said on Friday it would sell some assets in its offshore oil and gas project in Trinidad and Tobago to London-based Perenco for $206-million. The sale includes the... 


Cabinet spokesperson and Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Cabinet to consider new Economic Growth Plan, as it mulls including gas in Operation Vulindlela
27th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Cabinet is planning to hold a special meeting on an ‘Economic Growth Plan’ for the country, while it will also consider additional reforms to fall under Operation Vulindlela, the... 


Mark Carney
Canada aims for free internal trade that can offset any US tariffs, Carney says
24th March 2025 By: Reuters

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said Canada could offset the effects of any US tariffs by removing internal trade barriers and that he aimed for free trade within the country by July 1, after... 


US Interior Dept signals support for Alaska’s Ambler road project
24th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The US Interior Department is taking steps to advance the Ambler Road project in Northwest Alaska, signalling support for expanded resource development in the state. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum... 


David Copley
Former Newmont executive tapped to oversee mining on US energy council, sources say
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

Former Newmont executive David Copley has been tapped to oversee the mining portfolio for the US National Energy Dominance Council, two sources familiar with the appointment said, making him the... 


Doug Burgum
Trump administration to open more Alaska acres for oil, gas drilling
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday announced steps to open up more acreage for oil and gas leasing and lift restrictions on building an LNG pipeline and mining road in Alaska, carrying... 


The above image depicts an oil rig
Sector growth forecast amid newfound interest – SAOGA
21st March 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Following success in oil and gas exploration in neighbouring countries and growing continental demand, regional oil and gas industry body the South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) has noted a... 


Image of gas pipeline tap
ArtawiGas25, Iraq
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the development of the first processing facility for the associated gas from the Ratawi field. 


a Hydra-Cell 600 metering solution pump painted blue
Pumps for automotive paints available locally
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

Fluid handling technology provider Monitor Pumps & Systems’ pumps are not only suited to water-related applications but also primers and paints specially developed for new vehicles, says GM Wim... 


Atlas Copco's R 150 DP pump
Specialist undertakes first-ever installation for ballasting
21st March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco’s pump dewatering specialist arm Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) has delivered its first pumps for a ballasting project in the maritime industry. The pumps... 


The above image depicts a gas flame
Mixed reaction to African oil, gas opportunities – GlobalData
21st March 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Investors are responding to opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas sector with optimism and caution, influenced by a variety of geopolitical and economic challenges across the continent, says data... 


Donald Trump
Trump’s love for coal is crashing into market’s economic reality
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US coal industry is once again enjoying support from the White House. Yet that’s unlikely to quell the economic challenges that underpin a long-term decline for the dirtiest fossil fuel. Just... 


Midtier sub-Saharan Africa markets could see slight growth uptick in 2025
18th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Most midtier markets in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to see a slight uptick in their growth rates this year, economic and financial research company BMI sub-Saharan Africa country risk senior... 


Image of the Sandvik CoroMill Plura barrel in action
Solid end mill solution offers up to 90% reduction in cycle times
18th March 2025

A range of optimised solid end mills designed specifically for profiling applications has been launched.  The new solution is said to provide high process security, productivity gains and cycle... 


RMB Ventures empowers Aurex for unprecedented scale in the energy sector
17th March 2025

The energy sector contributes 15% of South Africa’s GDP, but not all revenue from energy-based projects stays within the economy.  Many South African energy players lack the scale, balance sheet,... 


Image of carbon capture
NEP and NZT Power projects, UK
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The projects entail the development of the UK’s first carbon capture, transport and storage infrastructure. 


Drill more, mine more on public lands, US interior secretary urges
Drill more, mine more on public lands, US interior secretary urges
13th March 2025 By: Reuters

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told a packed room of energy executives on Wednesday that he wants their industries to ramp up drilling and mining on America's public lands, telling the crowd:... 


South Offshore’s partnership with TotalEnergies for RSLIP Deployment in Angola is welcomed by the International Commodity Summit 2025
South Offshore’s partnership with TotalEnergies for RSLIP Deployment in Angola is welcomed by the International Commodity Summit 2025
11th March 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 has embraced the partnership between Congo’s South Offshore and TotalEnergies to implement the Rigless Subsea Light Intervention Package (RSLIP) in Angola.... 


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