Omnia signs up to decarbonise ammonia with PNE
The statement noted that green ammonia produced domestically would reduce South Africa’s reliance on imports and the strain on its overburdened rail network.
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Gabon, then Equatorial Guinea, to drive Panoro growth in 2023
“Panoro is entering a phase of continual drilling activity which will see at least 10 wells being drilled in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea over the next 12 to 15 months and deliver a step-change in working interest production,” said company CEO John Hamilton.
South African protest targets Russian seismic vessel
XR called on the government to refuse access to the “Karpinsky and all other vessels engaged in harmful exploration activities in the Antarctic region”.
Yellen encourages Africa to take advantage of cheap Russian fuel
Treasury has estimated it could “result in around $6 billion in annual savings for the 17 largest net oil-importing African countries. We are seeing examples of emerging markets saving even more by using the price cap to negotiate steeper discounts with Russia. And we encourage more countries to do the same.”
PetroSA seeks backers for Mossel Bay overhaul
PetroSA set out some particular thoughts about who it wanted to apply. Top of the list are state-backed companies from oil and gas producing states, which can access feedstock and capital.
Political pressure mounts amid indefinite load shedding in South Africa
The Democratic Alliance (DA) noted there had been more than 120 days of power problems in 2022. NERSA’s increase, it said, is “official sanctioned daylight robbery against citizens”.
Eskom CEO targeted with cyanide coffee
Outgoing Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has survived an alleged attempt on his life, involving a cup of coffee – and cyanide.
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.
Death toll climbs following Boksburg tanker explosion
“The driver kept shouting at people to leave the scene and even tried to physically move the gathering crowds out of the way,” ISS said.
Eskom head quits after minister’s state overthrow comments
“Eskom, by not attending to load shedding, is actively agitating for the overthrow of the state,” Mantashe said.
Shell wins right to appeal Wild Coast verdict
Shell has been granted leave to take its legal fight to secure acreage offshore South Africa to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
South Africa picks more renewable energy plans
South Africa has announced preferred bidders for Bid Window 6 and struck a number of power purchase agreements (PPAs) for Bid Window 5 projects.
Sasol faces tough questions on transition at AGM
Sasol will hold its AGM today and will face some tough questions on its environmental stance from various NGOs.
ABB coughs up for Kusile contracts, pledges co-operation
ABB has agreed to pay 2.5 billion rand ($144 million) to South Africa in order to resolve criminal conduct relating to its work for power utility Eskom.
PIC makes hydrogen pledge amid industrialisation drive
South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has adopted a hydrogen investment strategy as it works to attract cash to the growing sector.
Gas over coal for South Africa, TotalEnergies boss argues
TotalEnergies can develop gas offshore South Africa responsibly, the CEO has argued, and help the country reduce emissions.
South Africa seeks seismic providers ahead of licence round
South Africa is dusting off seismic plans once more as it aims to launch a licensing round, following the passage of long delayed upstream laws.
Sunak highlights hydrogen opportunities as South Africa visit begins
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to help “turbocharge” investments in South African infrastructure, calling out green hydrogen opportunities in particular.
TotalEnergies plans exploration off South Africa West Coast
TotalEnergies is planning to explore for oil offshore South Africa’s West Coast, where environmental groups have increasingly opposed such activity.
Eco Atlantic sinks on Gazania-1 disappointment
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas (LSE:ECO) has declared the Gazania-1 well non-commercial in a knock for offshore South Africa’s hopes.
Conversion of OML 130 could trigger FID from Total at Preowei
Partners in Nigeria’s OML 127 and 130 continue to work on conversion to new terms – with success potentially triggering approval for the Preowei discovery.
South Africa’s upstream bill to resolve woes, SAOGA head says
South Africa can develop its natural resources and achieve net zero, according to one industry insider, but more must be done legislatively and to secure community support.
South Africa to use bulk of $8.5billion climate funding for electricity
South Africa’s government will utilize 90% of an $8.5 billion climate-finance package that wealthy nations offered it to transition to cleaner energy to bolster its power supply, according to an investment plan released on Friday.
ACWA signs up with IDC on green hydrogen possibilities
ACWA Power has signed up to work on green hydrogen plans in South Africa, which may be worth up to $10 billion.
Hawks nab fuel theft kingpin in Pretoria
South Africa’s Hawks have arrested an alleged kingpin of a fuel theft syndicate in Pretoria.