Eskom warns of “deliberate” sabotage threatening power supplies
Eskom has said a “deliberate act of sabotage” raised the risk of stage 6 load shedding in South Africa.
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DNG lands South Africa’s first LNG cargo
DNG Energy has received a cargo of LNG from the Netherlands – South Africa’s first such delivery.
UKCI, Norfund make onshore wind move
UK Climate Investments (UKCI) and Norfund are teaming up to back a joint venture investing in onshore wind farms in South Africa.
South Africa’s hydrogen plans
South Africa is struggling with its domestic energy mix, not least its heavy reliance on coal, but sees hydrogen as an opportunity to pursue.
Shell’s Eastern Cape seismic under fire
Opposition is building against Shell’s plan for a 3D seismic survey of South Africa’s southeast coast.
Sasol’s plans slated as “risky, expensive and potentially unfeasible”
Petrochemical giant Sasol has come under fire for its emission reduction plans, particularly around its reliance on new technologies and resources to deliver the needed gains.
Jobs, cash and power, it’s all on the line for Africa’s COP26 hopes
Climate change is a global problem but some areas have more to lose, particularly those in the developing economies.
Eskom welcomes foreign transition funding
An international partnership will provide $8.5 billion over the next three to five years to support South Africa’s move to a low-carbon economy.
Energy Council to speak with one voice for industry
A group of CEOs and government officials have launched the Energy Council of South Africa.
SA cannot afford to miss its energy transition opportunity
South Africa has an advantage if it can move fast to lock-in progress on the energy transition, Old Mutual Alternative Investments CEO Paul Boynton has said.
Let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past in Africa’s energy transition
Africa has suffered in the past as a result of European ambitions and this must not be repeated as the world works out how best to tackle climate change, participants at an Aberdeen University event said.
South Africa picks renewable winners for Window 5
South Africa has announced the winners for the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 5.
Guide: The polluting countries that could derail COP26 climate talks
More than 190 countries signed on the dotted line of the Paris Agreement in 2015, forming a new global consensus on the imperative to halt rising temperatures. The collective results since then haven’t been enough.
UK missing power opportunities on transition requirements
The UK’s decision to restrict export funding for overseas energy projects is harming the country’s own suppliers, while not having an impact on hydrocarbon use.
Shearwater launches new airgun technology
Shearwater GeoServices Holding has launched a new seismic source technology, Harmony.
Eni to exit South Africa offshore oil block amid tech challenges
Eni is pulling out of plans to explore for oil with Sasol in a large block off South Africa’s southeast coast due to concerns over the technical challenges of drilling in deep waters, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Sasol signs up green hydrogen study in northwest
Sasol has signed up to investigate the potential for a green hydrogen hub at Boegoebaai, in the Namakwa special economic zone (SEZ).
Sun Exchange signs up additional ARCH support
ARCH Emerging Markets Partners has invested a further $2.5 million in South Africa-based Sun Exchange.
Rich nations pitch $5bn to fund South Africa coal exit
Envoys from some of the world’s richest nations met with South African cabinet ministers on Tuesday to discuss a climate deal that could channel almost $5 billion toward ending the country’s dependence on coal.
Flurry of African exploration incoming
Exploration companies big and small are warming up for a busy next 12 months – although some have warned this may be the last such push in the energy industry.
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 to pick renewable projects in October
South Africa expects to announced winning bids under its Bid Window 5 by the end of October.
DNG launches LNG fuel trial in South Africa
DNG Energy will work with Imperial Logistics to examine the use of LNG as a diesel alternative in South Africa.
Sasol, CEF team up on South Africa gas imports plan
Sasol and the Central Energy Fund (CEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on accelerating gas developments in South Africa.
Sasol kicks off maintenance drive at Secunda
Sasol has begun its statutory maintenance at Secunda, which involves a major shutdown and a challenge for the company’s COVID measures.