Total wins Orange Basin drilling approval from South Africa
Total plans to drill one exploration well. Should it be successful, it may drill up to nine more.
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)
South Africa denies bending rules on REIPPPP
The first five bidders, named in December, were to build 860 MW of capacity. The ministry was seeking 1,000 MW. The DMRE said the IPP office and the bid adjudication committee had recommended Ngonyama.
Power disaster declared as South Africa seeks new way forward
A greenfield LNG project requires “absolute harmonisation of business objectives and risk allocation and for the state-owned enterprises to be singing from the same hymn sheet”.
DMRE, Eskom in war of words over diesel supplies
Eskom, on December 23, reported its gross debt had reached 396.8 billion rand ($23.4bn) for the year to March 2022.
Mud slinging in South Africa over energy choices
South Africa needs new power generation, but just how additional supply should be delivered is a matter of much – and increasingly heated – debate.
South Africa court cancels Shell exploration licence
A South African court has cancelled an exploration right by Shell off the Wild Coast, in another blow to the country’s energy ambitions.
South Africa’s power woes pile on diesel price pressure
South Africa’s government is facing increased opposition on the topic of fuel prices, driven by global demand but also by Eskom’s increased needs.
South Africa launches Bid Window 6
South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has launched Bid Window 6.
South Africa’s DMRE flies the flag for hydrocarbons
South Africa has made clear it is not moving away from hydrocarbons in the near term, talking up exploration plans and gas imports, in addition to scope for new coal generation.
After victory over Shell, South Africa turns to Searcher Seismic plans
With Shell’s seismic plans in disarray, South African activists are turning their sights on more offshore plans from Searcher Seismic.
Shell ordered to pause South African seismic
A South African court has ordered Shell to halt its seismic work offshore the Wild Coast, based on seeming failures on local consultations.
South Africa opens up Gas Master Plan
South Africa sees it as “imperative” to add more gas suppliers, in order to help develop the local sector.
DMRE comes under fire from just energy transition
Protests will kick off tomorrow aimed at reforming South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
South Africa opens window for renewable boom
South Africa is working to secure additional power generation in various ways – but speed is of the essence.
Eskom calls for more emergency power
Eskom and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) have come out in support of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) plans to secure new power generation.