South Africa begins producing LNG with Renergen start
South Africa has joined the club of LNG producing states as Renergen has started up its production facility at the Virginia gas project.
Stefano Marani
Renergen celebrates $500mn DFC nibble
Renergen has signed an initial agreement with US International Development Finance Corp. (DFC) for a loan of up to $500 million.
South Africa’s CEF eyes stake in Renergen’s gas project
South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) is considering buying into Renergen’s Virginia gas project, paying 1 billion rand ($69 million) for a 10% stake.
Ivanhoe Mines takes Renergen stake, with eyes for more
Ivanhoe Mines is buying a minor stake in South Africa’s LNG and helium producer Renergen – with an option to scale up its involvement.
Renergen rethinks well abandonment plan
Renergen’s P12 well has begun flowing gas, although at low levels, the company has reported.
Time running out to finance African gas projects
Policies intended to tackle climate change are “closing doors on opportunities to allow poorer nations” to secure energy access, Renergen CEO Stefano Marani has said.
Saipem signs up to Renergen phase 2 study
Renergen has signed up Saipem, EPCM Holdings and Sproule for the second phase of the Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State.
Room to run for Renergen
Renergen’s Virginia project in South Africa has some of the hallmarks of a classic small-scale gas production plan, but with the added wrinkle of a shift to helium.