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South Africa's RBCT exports lowest coal tonnage since 1996
Hydrogen roadmap targeting societal well-being, North West conference told
And, Speed up solar, wind and storage developments – Easton
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal last year exported its lowest volume of coal since 1996. In exporting 58.72-million tons of coal, RBCT was 11-million tons down on what it achieved in 2020 and 18-million tons down on its 77-million-ton budget for the 2021 year.
RBCT CEO Alan Waller:
In terms of high-level outcomes, the vision of South Africa’s Hydrogen Society Roadmap is to create an inclusive, sustainable and competitive hydrogen economy to support net-zero carbon economic growth and societal well-being.
Department of Science and Innovation chief director hydrogen and energy Dr Rebecca Maserumule:
A speeded up solar, wind and storage approach is needed to advance South Africa’s decarbonised energy situation and take the country into a cleaner, greener future.
Retired civil engineering construction cost consultant David Easton:
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