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Hybrid energy system benefits mine, indicates sustainable momentum
10th June 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The approval of a solar and battery system at miner Syrah Resources’ Balama graphite operation, in Mozambique, reflects an ongoing shift in the African mining sector towards sustainability,... 


SANEDI releases first technical assessment towards Clean Coal Roadmap
9th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A new report from government organisation the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) on clean coal technologies has presented a case for potential opportunities and challenges... 


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Analyst highlights ample continued opportunities for South African coal
9th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Now is the time to help junior coal mining companies expand or help bring newcomers on board, amid high coal prices and solid existing and incoming demand, XMP Consulting senior coal analyst Xavier... 


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Gas and coal both required to stymie energy crunch, says Australia's King
7th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Newly appointed Resources Minister Madeleine King is looking at Australian gas producers to increase supply to domestic markets, but has also noted that coal-fired power stations would be essential... 


Santos looks to up Cooper basin output
7th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Joint venture partners Santos and Beach Energy will work to boost gas supply from the Cooper Basin, bringing a fifth drilling rig into the basin and optimising well connections. Santos said this... 


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New system benefits mining operations
3rd June 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global mining specialist and supplier of equipment and systems for openpit and underground mining, bulk materials handling and minerals processing company TAKRAF has introduced a materials handling... 


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Company performs complex breakdown repair on rotor
3rd June 2022

Electro-mechanical services and repairs company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) recently performed comprehensive repairs to the rotor of an aging 30 MW generator which had failed during operation at... 


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Local assembly of MACC drives to slash lead times
3rd June 2022

Drive technology supplier SEW Eurodrive’s expanded local capability out of its new Aeroton facility will include the assembly of SEW M-Series Air Cooled Condenser (MACC) air-cooled condenser drives... 


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Glimmers of light
3rd June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Two recent energy events offered glimmers of light amid the intensifying risk of power cuts and the creeping threat of worker and community dislocation as a result of the transition from coal to... 


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... 


Glencore’s oil-price rigging puts spotlight back on benchmarks
27th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Glencore's settlement with US prosecutors has cast fresh light on manipulation of an under-the-radar part of the commodities world that’s crucial for valuing physical deals and derivatives. The... 


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First hydrogen-burning power plant operational
27th May 2022

Energy supplier Long Ridge Energy Terminal (Long Ridge) – a subsidiary unit of transportation and infrastructure company Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors and an affiliate... 


Enlit Africa is back
27th May 2022

Enlit Africa returns to Cape Town as a live conference and exhibition from June 7 to 9 this year, focusing on the current opportunities and challenges in the energy sector – from self-generation... 


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AZ Hollink
27th May 2022

AZ Hollink South Africa is the sole representative for RENK Hanover in South Africa and authorised dealer for all RENK products in sub-Saha­ran Africa.  Established in September 2010, AZ Hollink... 


Pure's holding in Botala moves ahead
24th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Pure Hydrogen is poised to take a 19.9% stake in Botswana focused Botala Energy as part of a sale and purchase agreement. Pure Hydrogen last year struck an agreement with Botala for a... 


Rich nations offer debt guarantees on South African climate deal
20th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

A group of the world’s richest nations offered South Africa debt guarantees as part of a proposed $8.5-billion deal designed to cut the nation’s reliance on coal for power generation, people... 


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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... 


Metal demand seen surging for decades on strength of energy transition, World Bank says
13th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Demand for metals used in everything from wind-turbine blades to batteries will surge for decades to come, driven by efforts to decarbonize the global economy and shift away from fossil fuels,... 


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SRK Consulting assisting clients with technological evolution of mining
11th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

While original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) tend to drive the technological evolution of mining equipment toward lower-carbon options, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting director and... 


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Renewable-energy projects considered for Komati repowering
6th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

State-owned power utility Eskom is investigating the implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, battery storage and, possibly, gas power generation projects at Komati power station, in... 


ENERPAC SCJ-50 CUBE JACK The compact incremental lifting and lowering system has an automated mechanical locking facility for higher efficiency, faster operation and greater safety than conventional climbing jacks with wooden cribbing
Manufacturer expands product portfolio
6th May 2022

Industrial engineered products and components manufacturer BMG’s range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment has expanded its product portfolio to comprise a new portable self-locking cube jack... 


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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... 


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Egoli Gas
29th April 2022

South Africa has been experiencing power outages for several years and will, in all likelihood, continue to do so into the future, which opens the opportunity for alternative energy supply. Piped... 


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Energy mix required to assist with power generation challenges
22nd April 2022 By: Anna Moross

All possible creative and innovative energy solutions must be explored to mitigate the challenges faced by State-owned power utility Eskom while it tries to diversify the energy mix and reduce the... 


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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... 


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China buys cheap coking coal from Russia as world shuns Moscow
20th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

China more than doubled imports of steel-making coal from Russia in March, procuring the fuel at a discount as other nations move to ban deliveries due to the war in Ukraine. Coking coal imports... 


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The grid cannot cope with additional power supply and, thus, with the last bidding round issued by the Independent Power Producers Office, certain projects were not allowed to proceed
Connection delays increasing demand for standby power
15th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

As South Africa’s energy needs rebound on the back of improved economic activity, it is evident that standby power will be needed for the foreseeable future, as the connection of enough embedded... 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Guinea government has reached an agreement with Rio Tinto and Chinalco to resume activities at Simandou after resolving infrastructure disputes. 


India to face more power cuts due to coal shortage, soaring demand
12th April 2022 By: Reuters

India is likely to face more power cuts this year as utilities' coal inventories are at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years and electricity demand is expected to rise at the fastest... 


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Ancuabe graphite project, Mozambique – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Triton Minerals has identified a power solution for its Ancuabe project. 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has made a final investment decision for the installation of a solar and battery hybrid power system for its Balama project. 


Syrah takes the plunge on hybrid power supply
6th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite miner Syrah Resources has taken a final investment decision for the installation of a solar and battery hybrid power system for its Balama project, in Mozambique. Syrah at the end of 2020... 


Triton makes a power plan for Ancuabe
5th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Triton Minerals has identified a power solution for its Ancuabe graphite project, in Mozambique, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a generator manufacturer Himoinsa... 


Indian state cancels Adani bids to supply imported coal
4th April 2022 By: Reuters

India's southern Andhra Pradesh has cancelled bids made for two separate tenders by India's Adani Enterprises to supply imported coal as the prices quoted were too high, two state government... 


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Expansion secures company’s position in growing market
1st April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

With the global increase in the demand for dissolving pulp, paper and pulp company Sappi’s current business strategy for local growth is focused on the R7.7-billion expansion project at its Saiccor... 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Guinea government has reached an agreement with Rio Tinto and Chinalco to resume activities at Simandou after resolving infrastructure disputes. 


China's coal output set for moderate growth in 2022 -industry body
30th March 2022 By: Reuters

China is expected to see its coal output to grow further in 2022 after hitting a record last year, an industry body forecast on Wednesday, as the country will need to consume more of the dirty... 


Pilot's hydrogen studies prove successful
28th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Feasibility studies by ASX-listed Pilot Energy has confirmed the viability of developing a large-scale clean hydrogen production project in the Mid West region of Western Australia. Pilot Energy... 


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Gas to play critical role in South Africa’s energy transition
25th March 2022

Given growing decarbonisation expectations and the decline in renewable power generation costs, multinational industrial company General Electric (GE) sees gas playing a critical role in South... 


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Repurposing coal stations – a circular economy energy solution
25th March 2022

All over the world, utilities are facing the problem of what to do with obsolete and inefficient power stations.  In the context of South Africa, most of these were built in the 1960s and 1970s,... 


ENGIE MD for thernal, hydrogen, desalinaion and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc
Opinion: Why green hydrogen is the fuel of the future
24th March 2022

In this article, ENGIE MD for thermal, hydrogen, desalination and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc unpacks why green hydrogen is the future for South Africa. Renewable energy has widely... 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Guinea government has ordered the cessation of all activities at the Simandou iron-ore deposit. 


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Control valves offer multiple advantages
11th March 2022

Triple Eccentric Valves, also known as Triple-Off-Set valves (TOV), are gaining  popularity owing to interest in zero leakage valves for open/close functionality. German valves manufacturer Zwick... 


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