CSIR encourages South African residents to take control -
Energy experts at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have noted that South Africans can reduce their household energy costs and possible grid...more
4/9/2019
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Electricity ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Projects ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Infrastructure ,
Next Generation ,
Photovoltaic ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa
Mozambique plans sovereign wealth fund to manage gas revenue -
Mozambique’s government plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund to manage income from future gas production, President Filipe Nyusi said....more
Kibo provides update on four key projects -
JSE- and Aim-listed Kibo Energy on Monday confirmed that it is developing four key projects – two thermal coal power projects, in Botswana and Mozambique; a UK-focused flexible...more
4/3/2019
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Carbon Emissions ,
Coal Industry ,
Electricity Costs ,
Energy Projects ,
Eskom ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Infrastructure ,
Mining ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Supply and Demand
New paper outlines transferable lessons from Cape Town drought -
A new study by the University of Cape Town’s African Centre for Cities has unpacked lessons that other South African municipalities can learn from to adapt to...more
A new study commissioned by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) reflects on opportunities for corporates, municipalities, and intensive power users looking for affordable and low carbon ways of securing...more
About 300 000 graduates in the energy and water sectors in South Africa are seeking employment, some of whom even re-enter into learnerships to stay in the economically active loop, says Energy and Water Sector Education and...more
Nkwinti extends TCTA board’s term to 30 April -
Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti has extended the term of the current Tans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) board to 30 April....more
3/4/2019
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Desalination ,
Drought ,
Electric Generation Suppliers ,
Energy Projects ,
Infrastructure ,
Power Plants ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Water ,
Water Conservation
Zambia, Zimbabwe cut Kariba Dam power generation -
Zambia and Zimbabwe reduced power generation to around half capacity at their power stations at the Kariba Dam as water levels in the reservoir fell, Zambia’s state-owned...more
Fight against pollution to lift LNG demand, says Shell -
London — Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is set to rise 11% this year as China leads a global drive to reduce pollution and tackle carbon emissions, Royal...more
Hogan Lovells Publications | 26 February 2019 Industries and municipalities contribute to Vaal river pollution, SAHRC hears There is continued unlawful spillage, mainly sewage, into waterways that run into the Vaal river from...more
Africa must have clear plan for using its gas reserves -
It is vital that Africa has a clear and cohesive vision in place for how it plans to use its gas reserves, says New Partnership for Africa's Development Business...more
Time for South Africans to take climate change seriously -
Addressing parliamentary members during the SONA debate, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need for citizens to take climate change seriously....more
Main Street elated by Mossel Bay gas find -
The SA consortium behind the major gas and oil find off the coast of Mossel Bay is exhilarated by the development....more
Investec’s ZAR 1bn fund to buy up stakes in South African green power projects -
The investment vehicle, set up with UK Climate Investments, wants equity in operating renewable energy projects....more
2/22/2019
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Energy Projects ,
Eskom ,
Green Energy ,
Hydropower ,
Nuclear Power ,
Photovoltaic ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Television Service Providers ,
Wind Power
Western Cape dam levels double from last year -
The average dam levels in the Western Cape have doubled from 22.6% in the comparative week last year to the current level of 45% recorded on Monday....more
China's TBEA to invest in €180m Gabon hydropower project – Gabon official -
Chinese energy firm TBEA will invest in a €180 million (US$209 million) hydropower project in Gabon alongside the West African country's sovereign...more
Saldanha facility ramping up gas supply -
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplier Avedia Energy has announced the first year of operational success of its Avedia Energy LPG storage facility in Saldanha Bay, in the Western...more
9/4/2018
/ Africa ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Infrastructure ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Pipelines ,
Tanzania ,
Uganda
SA’s energy vision for 2030: Jeff Radebe releases the details in long-awaited IRP -
The long-awaited Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) envisages the energy mix in 2030 will consist of almost half coal power, with gas and wind...more
8/30/2018
/ Biofuel ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Coal ,
Dams ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydropower ,
Infrastructure ,
Namibia ,
Nigeria ,
Nuclear Power ,
Photovoltaic ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Wind Power ,
Zambia
Lesotho dam achieves spillage success at full capacity -
Lesotho's US$100 million Metolong Dam has reached its full capacity since its completion in 2016. ...more
Study initiated to assess conversion of Kelvin power station from coal to gas -
US$1.3 million feasibility study has been initiated into the prospect of converting the coal-fired Kelvin power station, east of Johannesburg,...more
8/30/2018
/ Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Exports ,
Infrastructure ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Namibia ,
Nigeria ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
South Africa ,
Tanzania ,
Uganda
Ramaphosa's Saudi deal a boost for renewables -
President Cyril Ramaphosa's recently signed ZAR12 billion renewable energy investment deal with Saudi Arabia, was widely welcomed as a much-needed lift for the economy and...more
7/26/2018
/ Clean Energy ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Hydropower ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Infrastructure ,
Kenya ,
Microgrids ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Utilities Sector ,
Zimbabwe
South Africa’s first solar-powered desal plant could produce affordable water -
Plans are underway to build South Africa’s first solar-powered desalination plant at Witsand in the Hessaqua municipality. This will be an...more
7/26/2018
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Coal Industry ,
Desalination ,
Farms ,
Infrastructure ,
Off-GRID Energy ,
Solar Farm ,
South Africa ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Utilities Sector ,
Water ,
Water Supplies
Lucky Star operations in Western Cape get two desalination plants -
Two desalination plants that were designed, installed and commissioned by JSE-listed AECI water and process subsidiary ImproChem at fish products company...more
Acwa Power inaugurates first wind farm in Morocco -
Power generation technology developer Acwa Power recently inaugurated its 120 MW Khalladi Wind Farm, near Tangiers, in Morocco, which will supply clean power to a number...more
7/17/2018
/ Africa ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Coca Cola ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Photovoltaic ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Wind Farm ,
Wind Power
Nigeria: NNPC closes deal to develop seven gas projects -
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) closed a deal with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, Oando...more