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Coal imports pour into energy-starved Europe from around the globe
Coal imports pour into energy-starved Europe from around the globe
5th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

A hunt by Europe’s coal consumers to replace Russian cargoes with shipments from across the globe has boosted imports to a key hub by more than a third, helping to fill severely depleted... 


Plans under way to extend the ADGSM
5th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government is looking to extend the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) until 2030 to ensure the mechanism is available to help secure ongoing domestic gas supplies in... 


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Australian resources exports to set new records
4th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are estimated to be worth A$405-billion in 2021–22, and is forecast to rise to A$419-billion in 2022–23, delivering two successive record years, the... 


G7 to allow fossil-fuel financing if climate pledges are kept
28th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Group of Seven (G7) nations are set to allow some exceptional public financing of overseas fossil-fuel projects to continue provided that the investments are consistent with prior climate-change... 


Japan to end financing of key coal projects under climate pledge
24th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Japan will withdraw financing for key coal-fired power plant projects in Bangladesh and Indonesia under efforts aimed at accelerating a global phase-out of the dirtiest fossil fuel. Asia’s... 


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Woodside to face environmental group in court
22nd June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside will be facing the Federal Court of Australia in relation to the environmental assessment of its Scarborough project, in Western Australia, after the Australian... 


Study argues that deploying gas generators
Delay gas procurement until policy reflects big cost and emission shifts – study
20th June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Before moving ahead with the procurement of gas-fired generation, South Africa should update both its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity and its Gas Master Plan to reflect prevailing... 


Beheadings show Islamist peril persists for Total in Mozambique
Beheadings show Islamist peril persists for Total in Mozambique
16th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

A fresh wave of attacks by an Islamic State affiliate in northern Mozambique has prompted the evacuation of the nation’s biggest solar power plant and threatens to further delay TotalEnergies'... 


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Minister to review ADGSM
10th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has announced a ‘urgent review’ of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) to ensure its suitability. The announcement comes as electricity... 


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Firm offers labour solutions to mines
10th June 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Integrated employment management solutions company Quyn will use its presence, contacts and previous experience in projects in Mozambique to supply bespoke employment management solutions to the... 


Closely watched exploration well off Western Australia finds no gas, oil
6th June 2022 By: Reuters

Western Gas said on Monday its Sasanof-1 exploration well off Western Australia found no hydrocarbons, in a big disappointment for one of the most closely watched drilling campaigns in Australia... 


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Renergen says gas project can catalyse Free State manufacturing revival
3rd June 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging integrated energy producer Renergen is confident that its Virginia gas project, in the Free State, will become a catalyst for “more than just gas” in South Africa, with CEO Stefano Marani... 


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Converting truck fleets to LNG could reduce transport costs by 30% – Renergen
1st June 2022 By: Darren Parker

With diesel prices at a record high, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has the potential to lower the transportation costs of major logistics companies by up to 30%, LNG and helium developer Renergen CEO... 


Commissioning of Renergen’s Virginia gas plant progressing smoothly
30th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

The commissioning of the Phase 1 plant at integrated energy company Renergen’s Virginia gas project, in the Free State, is progressing smoothly, the company announced on May 30. The company said... 


Can LNG be a supporting part of SA’s future energy mix?
30th May 2022

There is an intense discussion taking place around a future-proof energy strategy for South Africa. Other energy sources need to be explored and further researched to better understand how... 


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Shell approves $2.5bn Crux project
30th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy major Shell and its joint venture (JV) partner SGH Energy have taken a final investment decision to approve the development of the Crux natural gas field, off the coast of Western... 


Aus ready to meet Korean gas demand - Santos
27th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s gas sector could benefit greatly from Korea’s decarbonising efforts, oil and gas major Santos said. Speaking at the Korean Government Energy Summit, Santos MD and CEO Kevin Gallagher... 


Finnish Industry ready for end of Russian natural gas imports
20th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

As Finland braces for an expected halt in natural gas flows from its top supplier Russia, some of the largest industrial users are getting ready. There’s a “real risk” the taps will be turned off... 


BHP unveils distribution plans and Woodside changes names
20th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP on Friday announced it would pay shareholders an in specie dividend in the form of Woodside Petroleum shares in connection with the merger of BHP’s oil and gas portfolio with... 


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Woodside shareholders back BHP merger
19th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The shareholders of ASX-listed oil and gas major Woodside have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the merger with mining major BHP’s petroleum assets. More than 97% of the votes cast at the... 


Oil and gas continuing to drive Aus economy - Appea
19th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (Appea) has highlighted signs that Australia’s oil and gas sector is emerging from the pandemic and driving the nation’s economic... 


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Law firm drawing on giga-scale hydrogen project experience to derisk new ventures
17th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Lack of expertise about getting giga-scale hydrogen projects off the ground is a big problem in the industry, say Allen & Overy South Africa’s Alessandra Pardini and Alexandra Cluver, who believe... 


A large 3 000 kg/h burner installed at local food, home and personal care product producer, in Isando,
Two installations prove company’s mettle
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial boiler manufacturer Steam Generation has successfully completed two projects in Africa that highlight its ability to improve energy efficiency and management for clients. “We... 


Resource companies support Qld's STEM ambitions
4th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Resources companies Rio Tinto and Australia Pacific LNG will join a host of other companies in Queensland partnering with the state government on regional science and innovation hubs. Under the... 


Santos completes Barossa deal with JERA
29th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has completed the sale of a 12.5% interest in the Barossa project to JERA, following the completion of all regulatory approvals. Santos in January struck a binding sales... 


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Project aims to boost gas industry in SA
29th April 2022 By: Anna Moross

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen is securing financing for Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project the completion of which it hopes to achieve by 2025. The project comprises exploration and... 


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Gas industry gearing up for growth
29th April 2022 By: Anna Moross

Decisions and announcements made last year by a number of state owned entities have inched South Africa closer to the implementation of a successful gas-to-power programme, says engineering... 


The Pivotal Role of Gas in South Africa's Energy Evolution
29th April 2022

SLG, the second-largest natural gas trader in South Africa, and its subsidiary SLCNG, is the largest operations of compressed natural gas in Southern Africa continues to address South Africa's... 


NT promised A$300m investment in green energy
26th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged a A$300-million funding package to the Northern Territory, to grow export opportunities and boost employment, ahead of a federal election in... 


Morrison promises green future in Qld
26th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Glencore on Tuesday welcomed the promise of federal funding of up to A$35-million to its CTSCo carbon capture use and storage (CCUS) project. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on... 


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Woodside posts solid quarter
26th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has delivered a solid quarter of production as it readies for a merger with diversified miner BHP’s petroleum assets. Production volumes for the three months to March... 


US climate envoy John Kerry puts natural gas on notice
22nd April 2022 By: Bloomberg

US climate envoy John Kerry on Thursday put natural gas on notice, saying the world’s reliance on the fossil fuel should be limited to potentially a decade, unless its greenhouse gas emissions are... 


Australian Mines hopes to add to Sconi resource
22nd April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Australian Mines has started the hunt for additional nickel and cobalt resource at its Sconi nickel/cobalt/scandium project, in Queensland. The current plan for the $974-million Sconi... 


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Transnet prepares to invite bids for Richards Bay LNG terminal
21st April 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reports that a request for proposals (RFP) will be issued in the coming months for the development of a liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal... 


Addressing the energy trilemma in mining operations with natural gas and renewable power
Addressing the energy trilemma in mining operations with natural gas and renewable power
21st April 2022

The world today is faced with the energy trilemma of achieving the right balance between reliability, sustainability and affordability for electricity generation, delivery and consumption.  


Santos sets new production records
21st April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has reported record production of 26-million barrels oil equivalent during the three months ended March. Production in the first quarter of 2022 was up 14% on the December... 


Russia’s war in Ukraine puts global energy transition at crossroad
Russia’s war in Ukraine puts global energy transition at crossroad
19th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is upending the global transition away from fossil fuels in the fight against climate change. In some ways, the war is slowing the shift and giving old energy new... 


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Miners welcome Morrison's election promises
19th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The resources sector has been quick to welcome election promises from the Coalition government, after Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised a A$50-million investment to boost the critical minerals... 


CIMIC settles contract dispute with JKC Australia
13th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Services provider CIMIC has agreed to a A$492.5-million settlement in a contract dispute at the Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, in the Northern Territory. CIMIC, along with consortium... 


Desert Bloom attracts Japanese investment
13th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Japanese energy giant Osaka Gas has entered into a joint development agreement at the $10.75-billion Desert Bloom hydrogen project, in the Northern Territory. The agreement will see Osaka Gas and... 


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Expert backs BHP/Woodside deal
8th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside on Friday released supporting information ahead of a shareholder vote on May 19 concerning the merger of major BHP’s oil and gas portfolio with Woodside. The two... 


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Essakane mine, Burkina Faso
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso. 


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Power provider grows West Africa market share
8th April 2022 By: Halima Frost

Power plant designer and manufacturer USP&E Global says the West Africa region currently contributes about 20% to 30% of its yearly revenue. “This figure should continue to grow, owing to an... 


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