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Santos announces FID on $2.6bn Alaska oil project
17th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has announced a positive final investment decision (FID) on the $2.6-billion Pikka Phase 1 project, in Alaska, as the company reported record first half results. Santos’... 


Oil industry gears up to tap US climate bill for carbon capture projects
16th August 2022 By: Reuters

Tax credits in the $430-billion US climate and tax bill set to be signed into law this week will kickstart carbon sequestration projects, say oil and gas proponents, offsetting startup costs for... 


BHP makes executive changes
16th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major BHP has announced the appointment of its Australia president Edgar Basto as COO, effective from October 1. Basto will be replaced as Australia president by Geraldine Slattery. 


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BHP's profit soar in 2022
16th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP has reported a 34% increase in profits for the year ended June, along with record underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda). Profit... 


New probe developed
12th August 2022

Japanese multinational electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed an explosion-proof version of its TDLS8200 probe type tunable diode laser... 


Santos buys pipeline for Narrabri
11th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos on Thursday announced the acquisition of Hunter Gas Pipeline, which owns an approved underground gas pipeline route from Wallumbilla in Queensland to Newcastle in New... 


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A$1bn investment marked for Atlas and Roma North
11th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Senex has announced plans to invest more than A$1-billion in a major expansion of its Atlas and Roma North natural gas developments in Queensland. The company on Thursday... 


Renergen, CEF one step further in advancing agreement for Virginia gas project
10th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) has completed its due diligence on its R1-billion investment in emerging integrated energy producer Renergen’s Virginia gas project. Marking a major step... 


Goldman analyst calls out ‘deeply disappointing’ energy bets
10th August 2022 By: Bloomberg

The ESG industry has focused “too heavily” on blacklisting all fossil fuels, exacerbating an energy crisis that can’t be addressed without embracing natural gas, according to an analysis by a... 


Yamkela Makupula, CEO of the South African Diamond Producers Organisation
Yamkela Makupula
5th August 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Yamkela Makupula, CEO of the South African Diamond Producers Organisation, a nonprofit industry body that represents alluvial diamond miners and marketers across the country 


US coal giants see surging sales as global prices reach records
US coal giants see surging sales as global prices reach records
29th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

The biggest US coal miners are seeing soaring revenues as global demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel drives prices to record highs. Peabody Energy, the biggest US coal producer, saw second-quarter... 


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Confusing signals
29th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Given the high levels of mistrust and misinformation in energy markets currently it has become increasingly difficult to discern what is required to improve the situation in the short-term, while... 


Mining firms blow cold on India's plan to dig deep for coal
Mining firms blow cold on India's plan to dig deep for coal
26th July 2022 By: Reuters

India's plan to auction abandoned coal mines to private firms to meet rising energy demand has brought little cheer to the industry as running the mines poses financial, technological and safety... 


A green hydrogen economy depends on this little-known machine
22nd July 2022 By: Bloomberg

Solar power depends on the solar cell. Wind power, the wind turbine. The key to the green hydrogen economy is a little-known machine with a name out of 1950s sci-fi — the electrolyser. And after a... 


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Ex-classified lighting solution for alcohol manufacturer
22nd July 2022

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has supplied a light-emitting diode (LED) solution for alcohol manufacturer AlcoNCP in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This new lighting installation needed to comply to... 


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New gauge assembly protects people and the environment
22nd July 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments has launched its new Emission Control Gauge, referred to as the Emico gauge pressure measuring assembly, to ensure safety for people and the... 


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Company introduces new hydraulic hose, fittings range
22nd July 2022

In view of continuous improvement of its products, hydraulic and industrial products supplier Alfagomma has introduced a new range of high-pressure hydraulic spiral hose, the Alfabiotech Evolution,... 


Record revenues reported at Santos
21st July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has delivered record first half revenues of $3.8-billion, which was up by 85% on the previous corresponding period, while free cash flows were up 199% to $1.7-billion.... 


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Australia still at epicenter of global energy resources - report
20th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Geoscience Australia’s updated Australia’s Energy Commodity Resources (AECR) assessment for 2022, has reaffirmed Australia’s position as a leading global energy producer and supplier going into... 


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Gold – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Real Economy Insight, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Automotive – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Construction – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Energy – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Petrochemicals, oil and gas – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


Indonesia set to boost coal output to fill Russia supply gap
13th July 2022 By: Reuters

 Indonesia, the world's biggest exporter of coal used in power plants, will be able to increase output to help meet demand from countries that have lost supplies from Russia, its energy minister... 


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US says it is concerned critical minerals vulnerable to manipulation
13th July 2022 By: Reuters

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the government is concerned that supplies of critical minerals, used widely in clean energy technology, could be subject to weaponisation as oil and gas... 


The global energy crisis may get worse, IEA’s Birol warns
The global energy crisis may get worse, IEA’s Birol warns
12th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

A global squeeze on energy supply that’s triggered crippling shortages and sent power and fuel prices surging may get worse, according to the head of the International Energy Agency. “The world has... 


Worley to start FEED work at Bayu-Undan
12th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has awarded ASX0listed Worley a services contract to support its Bayu-Undan carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, in Timor-Leste. Under the contract, Worley will... 


China's Ganfeng Lithium to buy Lithea for $962m
11th July 2022 By: Reuters

China's biggest lithium compounds producer Ganfeng Lithium said on Monday it will buy Argentina-focused Lithea for up to $962-million as it seeks to secure access to more resources for production... 


Woodside invests in biotech
11th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside Energy has unveiled a $9.9-million equity investment in biotechnology company String Bio Private, which has developed a patented process that can recycle greenhouse gases... 


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Petrol refinery closures affect testing company
8th July 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

The move from a hybrid petrol-producing country to a petrol-importing country is increasingly becoming a challenge for South Africa, as many companies have been shut down or bought out, says... 


Appea pledges help to extend ADGSM
6th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (Appea) this week said that the oil and gas industry would work with the federal government on consultation to extend the Australian... 


Firm says at least 32 companies likely to delist from South Africa’s exchanges this year
5th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s stock exchanges are set to experience a few delisting’s in the remainder of the year, which is likely to take the full-year total to at least 32. Consultancy AmaranthCX reports... 


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Ensuring pump reliability in abrasive service
1st July 2022

Maintaining and improving reliability of pumps used to transport abrasive media can be challenging in high-energy applications with players in the oil and gas industry aiming to optimise... 


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Manufacturer now offers new stainless steel braided hose
1st July 2022

Earlier this year, industrial hose specialist Truco announced it had started manufacturing stainless steel braided hose at its Chamdor campus in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Initial capabilities are for... 


UK PM Boris Johnson last week hinted that he supported the coal project, stating that it makes no sense for the UK to import coal when it could be produced at home.
UK coal mine's climate impact is 'indefensible', watchdog says
29th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Plans to build the UK’s first deep coal mine in three decades are “absolutely indefensible” because the resulting pollution would blow holes through the nation’s pledge to reduce emissions by 2050,... 


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G7 agrees to study Russian energy price caps
28th June 2022 By: Reuters

G7 leaders have agreed to study placing global price caps on imports of Russian energy to curb Moscow's ability to fund its invasion of Ukraine and to contribute up to $5-billion to address global... 


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... 


Norway, EU agree closer cooperation on batteries, raw materials
27th June 2022 By: Reuters

Norway and the European Union will closely cooperate on battery value chains and raw material supply as part of efforts to tackle climate change, they announced during a Norway visit by European... 


Biden urges G7 to stay together as leaders target Russian gold, oil price
27th June 2022 By: Reuters

US President Joe Biden told allies "we have to stay together" against Russia on Sunday as G7 leaders gathered for a summit dominated by war in Ukraine and its impact on food and energy supplies and... 


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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... 


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War derails plan to ditch coal after UK championed global cuts
20th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

When the COP26 climate talks concluded in November, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared the world had reached a point of no return in phasing out coal. At the same time, Ukrainian Foreign... 


Ipieca becomes official African Energy Week Partner
15th June 2022

African Energy Week (AEW), one of Africa’s premier events for the oil and gas sector, is proud to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with Ipieca, the global oil and gas association for... 


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