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Demand aggregation, pricing clarity, standardisation needed to drive hydrogen infrastructure investment
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure is needed to enable the global energy transition to meet climate goals by 2050, but commercial banks and senior debt funders are deterred from investing in hydrogen infrastructure... 


Gas pipeline company CEO highlights safety measures in wake of Johannesburg CBD explosion
Gas pipeline company CEO highlights safety measures in wake of Johannesburg CBD explosion
21st July 2023

In light of the speculation surrounding the explosion that occurred on Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD on 19 July 2023, the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) CEO... 


Limpopo water project serves as PPP model for municipalities
18th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

A multi-year public-private partnership to upgrade the Masodi wastewater treatment works (WWTW), in Limpopo, serves as a model for other municipalities to embrace partnerships and collaborations... 


DWS, uMngeni-uThukela Water embark on Vulindlela Bulk Water Supply Scheme upgrade
17th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and its recently merged water utility uMngeni -uThukela Water are upgrading Phase 1 of the Vulindlela Bulk Water Supply Scheme, in KwaZulu-Natal. The... 


Water bubbles
Miners join South Africa in R27bn water plan
14th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Some of the world’s biggest mining companies are working with South Africa’s government on a R27-billion water project to supply major platinum and chrome operations and several hundred thousand... 


Exxon to buy Denbury for $4.9bn in CO2 pipeline push
14th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Exxon Mobil agreed to buy Denbury for $4.9-billion, its biggest acquisition in six years, in a deal that will provide the oil giant the largest network of carbon dioxide pipelines in the US. The... 


Revived Rand Water Services to accelerate innovation, sustainability locally and in the rest of Africa
14th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water has re-established Rand Water Services to deliver a variety of services for the water sector in South Africa and across Africa as it works to accelerate innovation and sustainability.... 


Commission refers excessive pricing complaint against Sasol Gas to Tribunal
11th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint of excessive pricing of natural piped gas against Sasol Gas to the Competition Tribunal. “The commission found that Sasol Gas extracted mark-ups... 


Snow will not stop the 40-hour Rand Water outage
10th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo says the snowfall in Johannesburg will not stop the 40-hour planned water interruption that is expected to start at 19:00 on Tuesday and end at 15:00 on... 


WEG variable speed drives can prevent equipment from tripping during loadshedding
Safeguarding electric motors during loadshedding
7th July 2023

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are considered to be vital contributors to energy efficiency and also include features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by loadshedding. “Any... 


Deadly attack at Colombia coal facility sparks industry plea to protect miners
7th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

A Colombian mining group is urging the South American government to protect workers from ongoing violence against the industry following a deadly July 4 attack on a coal producer. Tuesday’s... 


COVID CAUSE AND EFFECT
The post Covid-19 lockdown phase saw an acute shortage of hot rolled coil, which compromised the demand of the steel tube and pipe mills over successive quarters
Non-competitiveness, non-use plague South African steel industry
7th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The current state of the South African steel industry is one where a lack of competitiveness and the non-use of its installed production capacity continue at a concerning rate, relative to other... 


Intention to Revise the General Authorisation (GA) in terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) for water uses as defined in Section 21(c) or (i) and its implications
Intention to Revise the General Authorisation (GA) in terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) for water uses as defined in Section 21(c) or (i) and its implications
6th July 2023

(Virtual Showroom): The Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published Notice No. 3139 titled “Revision of General Authorisations in terms of Section 39 of the National... 


An image of the Zandvliet wastewater treatment works
Consulting engineers critical for resilient infrastructure – firm
30th June 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineers are necessary to ensure resilient infrastructure and investment viability and should be involved from the pre-investment phase. The convergence of engineering and advisory... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has marked another significant milestone for Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project. 


Cape Town to complete 28km sewer upgrade by 2025
29th June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Cape Town is on track to complete the full 28 km of pipeline rehabilitation, under the R715-million Cape Flats Bulk Sewer upgrade, by 2025. The rehabilitation will benefit 300 000... 


A$51m hydrogen electrolyser planned for Victoria
26th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal and Victorian governments have announced a A$51-million investment into a electrolyser in Wodonga, which will make use of renewable hydrogen. The 10MW electrolyser will be eight times... 


Leak Detection for Energy Transition
23rd June 2023

With a shift from fossil-based systems to renewable energy sources also comes a shift for the transportation. This is also true for pipeline leak detection systems. Some pipelines transport 100%... 


Image shows an LNG plant
Tamboran advances Beetaloo and Middle Arm plans
23rd June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Natural gas developer Tamboran Resources has tapped ASX-listed APA Group as the preferred transmission pipeline partner for its Beetaloo Basin development. The two companies have now signed a term... 


Tripling of current renewable energy growth necessary to meet Paris Agreement targets
22nd June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has identified in its inaugural ‘World Energy Transition Outlook (WETO)’ a way forward to immediately course correct the 1.5 ˚C climate pathway.... 


Fortescue Future Industries and Fortescue Metals Group executive chairperson and founder Dr Andrew Forrest
Apt investment in green hydrogen can provide full employment, FT Hydrogen Summit hears
19th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Proper investment in green hydrogen generation has the potential to provide full employment and economic growth for decades to come as well as protect the planet from devastating climate change,... 


Water Tap
Reprieve for Joburg residents as Rand Water puts lengthy outage plan on hold
19th June 2023 By: News24Wire

Residents of Johannesburg can relax for now, knowing that their taps won't run dry this week after Rand Water postponed planned maintenance that was going to result in a two-day water outage.... 


Aerial view of the Virginia gas project
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has announced progress in securing funds for the construction of Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project. 


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Iron Bridge magnetite project – Stage 2, Australia – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortescue Metals has signed an A$18-million agreement with the Nyamal traditional custodians to provide mining equipment for the project. 


Chevron marks milestone at Gorgon
Chevron marks milestone at Gorgon
12th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture marked the first production of gas from its Stage 2 development last week, off the coast of Western Australia. The Stage 2 development expands... 


How WEG VSDs technology can help deal with loadshedding
9th June 2023

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are generally considered as vital contributors to energy efficiency, but they also have features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by load shedding.... 


TAILORED CORROSION SOLUTIONS
DGC offers tailored corrosion solutions for various industries
Company expands industrial solutions through two partnerships
9th June 2023

Industrial service provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) has emerged as a trusted industry leader in asset integrity management and has recently entered into two distribution agreements with... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
South Africa’s locomotive shortage unresolved after China visit
2nd June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Department of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said he’s yet to resolve an impasse with China that’s held up the delivery of locomotives and parts essential to improving... 


Europe’s coal exports surge after buying spree turns into glut
Europe’s coal exports surge after buying spree turns into glut
1st June 2023 By: Bloomberg

Traders are seeking buyers for piles of unused coal before it becomes worthless after the fuel was hoarded to save Europe’s economy from running out of power last year. As concern over energy... 


Glencore said to prepare sweetened to prepare sweetened Teck bid as deadlock drags on
Glencore said to prepare sweetened to prepare sweetened Teck bid as deadlock drags on
31st May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Glencore is getting closer to increasing its offer for Teck Resources Ltd., in a move aimed at ending weeks of limbo in the battle over the Canadian miner’s future. The Switzerland-based... 


Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Limited nature of Electricity Minister’s new powers confirmed by Presidency
27th May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidency insists that the transfer of responsibility for Section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act to Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa “provides the Minister with a... 


An image depicting the FireLaser technology
Smart fire-detection systems making headway
26th May 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the emergence of Industry 4.0, the need for smarter and more proactive fire detection systems to monitor assets and mitigate fire hazards is continuously increasing. These systems have become... 


Image of Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

South African State-owned power utility Eskom is uncertain about the cost of permanent repairs needed at the Kusile coal-fired power station. 


Plastic welding: When standards and quality are non-negotiable
24th May 2023

As the demand for plastic welding continues to rise in various industries, it is essential to emphasize the importance of quality and standards in plastic welding, particularly in plastic pipes and... 


Image shows gas pipeline
APA's hydrogen conversion study moves ahead
19th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Testing by energy infrastructure operator APA Group has confirmed the feasibility of converting a 43-km section of the Parmelia gas pipeline, in Western Australia, to carry 100% hydrogen. The... 


LONG HAUL PREVENTION
Valves must be hydrostatically tested by the valve manufacturer to ensure no leaks
Firm provides tips to avoid rust
19th May 2023

Ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and valve assemblies are all common and critical components in the oil and gas industry. Their job of regulating hazardous... 


Image of the Virginia gas project
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen, through its subsidiary Tetra4, has signed agreements with transport company Timelink to supply Liquefied Natural Gas and displace a significant portion of diesel in Timelink's line-haul... 


Qld Parliament faces hydrogen legislation
9th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill 2023 has been introduced to the Queensland Parliament, in an effort to ensure Queensland has the policy settings... 


Master Data Management MD Gary Allemann
How to ensure your data management architecture also drives business value
8th May 2023

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management Historically, smaller African banks have been less impacted by global regulations for anti-money laundering and managing systemic risk. However, the... 


Image of hydrogen renewables
Sinopec Xinjiang Kuqa green hydrogen pilot project, China
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation plan to build a hydrogen production plant, which will use large-scale photovoltaic power generation. 


Aerial view of Iron Bridge project
Iron Bridge magnetite project – Stage 2, Australia – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortescue Metals Group has produced its first magnetite product. 


Ensuring water safety, quality and reliability
3rd May 2023

The vital role of ensuring high manufacturing standards in plastic pipes The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA), has once again highlighted the importance of... 


Simplification of the water quality measurement
28th April 2023

Water analysis panel – Multi-parameter measuring system for water quality monitoring Monitoring different parameters in water treatment processes can lead to a setup where different measuring... 


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