Durban substation explodes in dramatic video
A substation in Durban exploded last night in a dramatic display, bringing more power problems to the country.
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Floods trigger Sasol force majeure
Floods in KwaZulu-Natal have disrupted some of Sasol’s chemical exports, the company has said, while reaffirming its hedging plans.
BP, Shell to shutter South African refinery
BP and Shell are putting refinery operations at their Sapref plant on pause by the end of March, while considering a sale.
South Africa’s top refinery shuts amid riots
Sapref has declared force majeure in response to unrest sweeping South Africa.
Engen to convert Durban refinery to terminal
Engen has set out plans to convert its Durban refinery to a storage terminal, with the processing facility no longer economic to run.
Ramaphosa under fire for power plans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the topic of domestic energy reform to Davos, although domestic criticism persists.
Exxon, Vopak consider LNG plans for South Africa
ExxonMobil and Royal Vopak have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a potential LNG regasification terminal in South Africa.
All personnel accounted for at Engen refinery blaze
Engen has accounted for all personnel who were at its refinery, south of Durban, where an explosion took place on December 4.
Transnet tackles Umbilo River spill, blames pipeline theft
South Africa’s Transnet Pipelines has contained a crude oil spill in Durban caused by attempted theft.
Lockdown easing sparks South African fuel shortages
South Africa has “inadequate” stocks of diesel, an industry body has warned, as demand has accelerated beyond expectations with the easing of lockdown limitations.