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Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for NovemberLindsey Schutters

Sasol Secunda CTL is a cornerstone of SA's energy transition. Source: Horst Vogel/Flickr

New report shows depth of Sasol Secunda distress

By Lindsey Schutters 28 Oct 2024

Applications open for 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme

Applications open for 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme

25 Oct 2024

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Aerial view of Virginia Gas Project Phase 1

Clock is ticking on Renergen helium production as stock tumbles

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jun 2024

Lebo Ramolahloane, vice chairman of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association

Fuel price drop brings winter cheer to families and retailers

4 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia still commands the largest supply in OPEC+

OPEC+ extends oil production cuts into 2025 to stabilise prices

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jun 2024

#SAelections24: No load shedding on voting day

#SAelections24: No load shedding on voting day

29 May 2024

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Mark Allewell, Sensor Networks 28 May 2024

Image source: Warakorn Harnprasop –

Electricity Regulation Bill - spotlight on creating a competitive market

Angelo Tzarevski and Clara Hansen 24 May 2024

Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Q&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

Engen and Vivo Energy merge to form Pan-African energy giant

Engen and Vivo Energy merge to form Pan-African energy giant

22 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

The hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

Ministerial Energy Action Plan briefing on the update of generation performance and implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Eskom, Megawatt Park.

Eskom shows signs of improvement, but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures ahead of signing into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, at the Union Buildings. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy transition is an ANC election campaign obstacle

Joe Bavier 16 May 2024

The age of generative AI increases energy and water usage with a negative effect on climate goals.

Microsoft's climate goals challenged by generative AI investment

Lindsey Schutters 15 May 2024

Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave an Energy Action Plan update from Kusile powerstation

Eskom defies odds, delivers 47 days of uninterrupted power

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading

Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading

Sappi 8 May 2024

Jon Kornik, CEO of Plentify

Power Cuts worsened by ‘comeback load’ from geysers

Jon Kornik 7 May 2024

A protestor holds a placard as she joins a demonstration against oil major Royal Dutch Shell's plans to start seismic surveys to explore petroleum systems off the country's popular Wild Coast, at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Shell confirms intention to exit SA

Wendell Roelf 6 May 2024

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefs the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan

Ramokgopa says end of load shedding ‘within reach’

Lindsey Schutters 2 May 2024

The inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit is slated for Windhoek, Namibia from 3-5 September 2024

Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit seeks to unite H2 leadership

Lindsey Schutters 30 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Could better international money transfers be key to giving SA’s solar importers a competitive edge?

23 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Johannesburg precinct establishes sustainability benchmarks

23 Apr 2024

Western Cape invests R116.6m in energy resilience, solar

19 Apr 2024

Nigeria suffered 46 grid collapses between 2017 and 2023

Nigeria suffers 5th grid collapse of 2024

Isaac Anyaogu 15 Apr 2024

South Africa has a growing appetite for new energy vehicles.

New energy vehicles gain ground in South Africa

Eduardo Urzagasti 11 Apr 2024

Selim Kaymak, CEO of Alpha Resources

Sustainable mining is a profit and planet balancing act

Selim Kaymak 9 Apr 2024

The Kohler acquisition was announced in January.

CompCom approves Discovery Energy Holdings acquisition of Kohler Energy

Lindsey Schutters 5 Apr 2024

Dr Steve Chingwaru graduated with a PhD from Stellenbosch University. Source: Stefan Els/Stellenbosch University

Zimbabwean scientist makes billions-worth gold discovery in South Africa

2 Apr 2024

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

An oil rig lights up Cape Town harbour as the sun sets. The giant floating platforms are becoming regular visitors to the port as the city is marketing itself as the service hub for the lucrative oil fields off the west coast of Africa. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

New Africa Energy Bank to Invest $5bn in oil and gas projects

Wendell Roelf 28 Mar 2024

Starship mounted on the Super Heavy first stage booster ahead of its recent test launch. Source: SpaceX/Flickr

SpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

Lindsey Schutters 26 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied.

IRP 2023 could reset South Africa’s social and economic woes if implemented correctly

26 Mar 2024

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Aerial view of Virginia Gas Project Phase 1

Clock is ticking on Renergen helium production as stock tumbles

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jun 2024

Lebo Ramolahloane, vice chairman of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association

Fuel price drop brings winter cheer to families and retailers

4 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia still commands the largest supply in OPEC+

OPEC+ extends oil production cuts into 2025 to stabilise prices

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jun 2024

#SAelections24: No load shedding on voting day

#SAelections24: No load shedding on voting day

29 May 2024

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Mark Allewell, Sensor Networks 28 May 2024

Image source: Warakorn Harnprasop –

Electricity Regulation Bill - spotlight on creating a competitive market

Angelo Tzarevski and Clara Hansen 24 May 2024

Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Q&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

Engen and Vivo Energy merge to form Pan-African energy giant

Engen and Vivo Energy merge to form Pan-African energy giant

22 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

The hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

Ministerial Energy Action Plan briefing on the update of generation performance and implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Eskom, Megawatt Park.

Eskom shows signs of improvement, but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures ahead of signing into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, at the Union Buildings. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy transition is an ANC election campaign obstacle

Joe Bavier 16 May 2024

The age of generative AI increases energy and water usage with a negative effect on climate goals.

Microsoft's climate goals challenged by generative AI investment

Lindsey Schutters 15 May 2024

Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave an Energy Action Plan update from Kusile powerstation

Eskom defies odds, delivers 47 days of uninterrupted power

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading

Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading

Sappi 8 May 2024

Jon Kornik, CEO of Plentify

Power Cuts worsened by ‘comeback load’ from geysers

Jon Kornik 7 May 2024

A protestor holds a placard as she joins a demonstration against oil major Royal Dutch Shell's plans to start seismic surveys to explore petroleum systems off the country's popular Wild Coast, at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Shell confirms intention to exit SA

Wendell Roelf 6 May 2024

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefs the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan

Ramokgopa says end of load shedding ‘within reach’

Lindsey Schutters 2 May 2024

The inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit is slated for Windhoek, Namibia from 3-5 September 2024

Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit seeks to unite H2 leadership

Lindsey Schutters 30 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Could better international money transfers be key to giving SA’s solar importers a competitive edge?

23 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Johannesburg precinct establishes sustainability benchmarks

23 Apr 2024

Western Cape invests R116.6m in energy resilience, solar

19 Apr 2024

Nigeria suffered 46 grid collapses between 2017 and 2023

Nigeria suffers 5th grid collapse of 2024

Isaac Anyaogu 15 Apr 2024

South Africa has a growing appetite for new energy vehicles.

New energy vehicles gain ground in South Africa

Eduardo Urzagasti 11 Apr 2024

Selim Kaymak, CEO of Alpha Resources

Sustainable mining is a profit and planet balancing act

Selim Kaymak 9 Apr 2024

The Kohler acquisition was announced in January.

CompCom approves Discovery Energy Holdings acquisition of Kohler Energy

Lindsey Schutters 5 Apr 2024

Dr Steve Chingwaru graduated with a PhD from Stellenbosch University. Source: Stefan Els/Stellenbosch University

Zimbabwean scientist makes billions-worth gold discovery in South Africa

2 Apr 2024

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

An oil rig lights up Cape Town harbour as the sun sets. The giant floating platforms are becoming regular visitors to the port as the city is marketing itself as the service hub for the lucrative oil fields off the west coast of Africa. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

New Africa Energy Bank to Invest $5bn in oil and gas projects

Wendell Roelf 28 Mar 2024

Starship mounted on the Super Heavy first stage booster ahead of its recent test launch. Source: SpaceX/Flickr

SpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

Lindsey Schutters 26 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied.

IRP 2023 could reset South Africa’s social and economic woes if implemented correctly

26 Mar 2024

A lithium processing plant in Africa

South Africa eyes key role in global shift toward battery-powered future

18 Mar 2024

Image source: Sergey Sukhanov –

National Assembly passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

15 Mar 2024

Deputy President Paul Mashatile responded to questions from the NCOP

Government scrambles to fix water, power outages with rapid response plans

14 Mar 2024

South Africa's Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity has had a busy week

Ramokgopa: ‘Transmission grid needs major upgrade to unlock renewables’

13 Mar 2024

The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefed the media on the Energy Action Plan

Electricity Minister: ‘South Africa is making strides in addressing energy crisis’

Lindsey Schutters 11 Mar 2024

Source: Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan.

Public enterprises minister to retire after elections

Wendell Roelf 8 Mar 2024

TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy explore South African Orange Basin

America Hernandez and Ron Bousso 6 Mar 2024

A view shows solar panels at the green hydrogen proof-of-concept site in Vredendal. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

$1.3bn fund launched to build transmission lines across Southern Africa

Wendell Roelf 5 Mar 2024

Fuel prices rise on back of higher global oil costs and weaker rand

Fuel prices rise on back of higher global oil costs and weaker rand

Lindsey Schutters 4 Mar 2024

New Group Chief Executive of South African power utility Eskom, Dan Marokane, poses for a photograph. Source: Reuters/Emil von Maltitz/Eskom/Handout

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane takes on hardest job in SA

Joe Bavier 1 Mar 2024