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App streamlines filling, exchanging processes
1st December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s only approved 9 kg pressure vessel manufacturer Cylinders4Africa has developed a tech-forward application (app) for various contemporary industries and sectors that rely on portable... 


Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
50 more R105bn Hive Hydrogen projects still not enough if demand projections continue, says GM
25th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The R105-billion investment pledge by Hive Hydrogen at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fifth South Africa Investment Conference was the biggest by far, resulting in Engineering News & Mining Weekly... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa executive chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
Green hydrogen investment pledge hits conference’s top spot at R105bn
17th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The investment into green hydrogen was the biggest investment pledge by far to be announced at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC) in Sandton. The R105-billion energy investment... 


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Sasol hands over 285 ha land to government
7th October 2022

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has handed over 285 ha of agricultural land to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) to support the further development of... 


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Sasol addresses food security, unemployment in its communities
7th October 2022

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has launched Bridge to Work (BtW), a portfolio of initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment in its communities across the country. This is done by developing... 


Afrox manufacturing industries applications business manager Johann Pieterse
Afrox cautiously optimistic about post-Covid success
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

While signs of economic recovery have been evident since Covid-related restrictions were lifted, chemical industry company African Oxygen (Afrox) is cautious about the long-term effects, as “quite... 


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Now’s the time for full energy freedom, says green hydrogen stalwart Andrew Forrest
17th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Let’s give energy sovereignty to the world. Renewable energy is everywhere. Every country can produce it. Now is the time to capture it, and have full energy freedom, enthused Fortescue Metals... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa chairperson Thulani Gcabashe
Green ammonia team aims for bankable project proposal within 18 months
18th January 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since announcing plans to build a green ammonia export plant in Nelson Mandela Bay, the partners behind the project Hive Hydrogen, Built Africa and Afrox subsidiary Linde have witnessed a great... 


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Formal launch of South Africa’s first green ammonia project on Tuesday
12th January 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The formal launch of South Africa’s first green ammonia project takes place on Tuesday, against the background of the initiative having already secured an in-principle offtake agreement from a... 


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On-The-Air (17/12/2021)
17th December 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Every Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday’s At the Coalface transcript:... 


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Exciting green ammonia export plan for Nelson Mandela Bay
15th December 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Hive Hydrogen and Built Africa – together as Hive Hydrogen – as well as Linde plc, through its wholly owned South African subsidiary Afrox, have teamed up to establish a huge green ammonia export... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Sasol triples 2030 decarbonisation target, makes net-zero by 2050 pledge
22nd September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Chemicals and energy group Sasol has announced a material acceleration of its decarbonisation plans, confirming that it will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030 rather than by the... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
South Africa’s green hydrogen ‘first mover’ opportunity based on three structural advantages
8th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa has three favourable structural characteristics that potentially give it a “first mover advantage” to become a global green-hydrogen leader, Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler argued in his... 


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Sasol, UCT confirm progress on catalysts that convert hydrogen, CO2 into green jet fuel
6th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which aims to become a leader in South Africa’s promising green hydrogen industry, reports that research advancements have been achieved that are supportive of the... 


Oxygen supply hampered by logistical issues,  but reserves are ‘adequate’
Oxygen supply hampered by logistical issues, but reserves are ‘adequate’
5th February 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial gases company Afrox has confirmed that it has adequate reserves of liquid oxygen in storage across South Africa and that it has supplied oxygen as required by public and private... 


Covid-linked oxygen shortage set to impact industrial users
29th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial and specialty gases supplier Air Liquide has confirmed that medical oxygen consumption from hospital customers is “increasing very significantly” and that the necessary reallocation of... 


Key issues in welding stainless steels
23rd October 2020

Most stainless steels have good weldability if some key issues are understood and addressed, correct procedures are followed and expert advice is obtained if the organisation is inexperienced, says... 


US agency provides oxygen support for South Africa
31st July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

 The US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $3.5-million (R59-million) to support South Africa's Department of Health’s oxygen... 


Christopher Eibl
Christopher Eibl
12th June 2020 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Christopher Eibl, GM of ESAB South Africa, a supplier of ESAB welding and cutting products 


EXPANDING GAS
Afrox’s R75-million investment into Mozambique is aimed at taking full advantage of the country’s offshore liquid natural gas development
Mozambique expansion key for gas supplier
10th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed gas supplier Afrox has committed a R75-million capital investment to establish and develop a new regional branch in Pemba and an on-site store in Palma, both in Mozambique, over the next... 


Nazmi Adams
Nazmi Adams
25th October 2019 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Nazmi Adams, CEO of Weldamax, which is involved in industrial gases and welding distribution 


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Welding is a primary production process across all industries and offers opportunities at all levels of education and in all types of fields
Institute focused on upskilling of welders
6th September 2019

The welding industry and the economy in South Africa are experiencing challenging times, which has an impact on the business of the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW),  says caretaker... 


SIDE BY SIDE
SAIW provides the required institutional training, while the partner company can either provide workplace training or assist in placing the apprentices with an employer organisation Seen here is:Landi Xaba, SAIW lecturer David Makoge and Mmaphete Boipeto Robin Phete
Foundation partners with companies to develop welding skills
6th September 2019

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) Foundation is inviting players in the welding industry to channel their social responsibility budgets towards a noble cause – helping train young... 


SPARKING INTEREST
Afrox hopes to generate an interest at its stand by offering daily prizes for best welder
Welding machines and services on show
10th May 2019

Gas supplier Afrox will be showcasing its integrated range of services and solutions for the agricultural sector at the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day, which will be held from May 14 to 17, near... 


Oxygen tanks successfully installed
19th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

In February machine moving and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros successfully installed new oxygen tanks at 27 provincial hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, after removing redundant oxygen tanks. Lovemore... 


Afrox CFO Matthias Vogt
Afrox FY18 HEPS fall amid adverse operating environment
6th March 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Adverse movements in JSE-listed African Oxygen’s (Afrox’s) operating environment resulted in the company’s headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended December 31, 2018, decreasing by 23%... 


Supplier Grow Conference
28th September 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

“Technology is a gift from God. After the gift of life, it is probably the greatest of Gods gifts. It is the mother of civilisations, of arts and of sciences” Freeman Dyson The South African mining... 


Mining, agricultural and industrial sectors in the spotlight at CAMINEX
30th May 2018

Opening next week, CAMINEX 2018 will bring the mining, agricultural and industrial sectors together at the Kitwe Showgrounds in Kitwe, Zambia, from 5-7 June. An important trade platform that is... 


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