Eskom given 30 days to meet NERSA requirements for 2018 tariff application -
The state-owned utility is seeking a 19.9% hike from 1 April 2018, having been granted a 2.2% increase from 1 April 2017....more
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Legal and policy certainty required if gas economy is to be realised -
Speaking at the Africa Liquefied Petroleum Gas Summit, held in Johannesburg last month, he...more
8/7/2017
/ Batteries ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Infrastructure ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Off-GRID Energy ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Pipelines ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa
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Climate change impacts global energy system, says Shell boss -
The CEO of Shell, Ben van Beurden, has noted the importance of taking a global perspective on tackling...more
Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa Eskom urged to be less secretive with its operating data Eskom came under criticism at the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) subcommittee hearings for attempting to keep some...more
7/11/2017
/ Democratic Republic of Congo ,
Energy Exploration ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Eskom ,
Fracking ,
Hydropower ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Renewable Energy ,
South Africa
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Eskom’s chairman backs controversial chief financial officer -
On the same day that a leading advocate published a scathing report adding to the mountain of evidence...more
7/3/2017
/ Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Diversity ,
Energy Projects ,
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Eskom ,
Manufacturers ,
Mentors ,
Natural Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
South Africa ,
Utilities Sector ,
White Collar Crimes
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How Dongfang won ZAR4bn “cooked” Eskom tender -
General Electric and Murray & Roberts have gone to court accusing Eskom of rigging a ZAR4 billion tender to go to...more
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Moody’s downgrades Eskom -
Moody’s lowered Eskom’s credit rating to the second rung of junk status on Tuesday night....more
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EDF signs 420 MW hydro construction deal with Cameroon -
On Tuesday, an agreement was signed between the French power utility Électricité de France (EDF) and the...more
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Medupi Unit 4 synchronised to national grid -
In South Africa, Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station Project in Lephalale, Limpopo, was synchronised to the national...more
Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa Eskom faces intensified scrutiny over Molefe's reappointment Eskom is facing multipronged investigations into its reappointment of Brian Molefe as CEO, with Parliament’s...more
5/30/2017
/ Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Eskom ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Renewable Energy ,
Reporting Requirements ,
South Africa ,
Tariffs ,
USAID
Consider this simple equation: Energy + Africa = Growth.
The World Economic Forum on Africa ("WEFA") took place in Durban, South Africa from 3 to 5 May 2017. One of the key areas of focus that was discussed at WEFA was...more
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Synposis of energy minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi budget speech -
The energy minister reconfirmed that government will proceed with the signing of new nuclear power...more
DoE won’t appeal nuclear ruling, but Kubayi leaves door open for new nuclear determination ahead of IRP update -
Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced on Saturday that government would not appeal the 26 April ruling...more
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Too much money, not enough green projects in Africa -
There is more capital than there are ready renewable projects in Africa, according to the African...more
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Government forced to shelve nuclear deal after court ruling -
Government will have to shelve processes already underway to procure 9.6 GW of nuclear energy....more
Power utility Eskom will seek waivers on nuclear rules -
Eskom will apply to the Treasury for a series of waivers and exemptions from procurement regulations as it forges ahead with its plan to build a fleet of six to...more
Moz plant illustrates rapid commissioning potential of gas engines -
Electricity generation using gas as a fuel has great potential to meet the growing needs of many African countries, especially with a peaking-plant...more
4/18/2017
/ Democratic Republic of Congo ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Eskom ,
Imports ,
Mining ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Photovoltaic ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rolls-Royce ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa
Least-cost base case essential starting point for IRP process – SAWEA -
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has rejected the current base case scenario used for the 2016 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2016)...more
South Africa Energy Minister, axed -
Many South African’s are stunned at the President’s bold reshuffle of Cabinet last night. Among the 20 position changes – some being axed and others shifted to different portfolios – ...more
4/4/2017
/ Biomass ,
Biomass Energy Research ,
Coal Industry ,
Energy Sector ,
Eskom ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Presidential Appointments ,
Renewable Energy ,
South Africa
Eskom's coal-fired power struggle -
Eskom’s closure of five old coal-fired power stations over the next 10 years, at a loss of about 30 000 direct and indirect jobs, was foreseen more than a decade ago....more
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Sky is the limit for opportunities in renewable energy market -
The global solar industry is a fascinating sector. For a technology that is essentially fairly...more
3/20/2017
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Energy Market ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Eskom ,
Nuclear Power ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Utilities Sector ,
Zimbabwe
Renewable energy falls short of being a base load power source in South Africa, suggests a researcher.
Ben Heard, director of Bright New World organisation and PhD Candidate at the University of Adelaide, has conducted...more
German-backed initiative to help increase use of solar energy in industrial processes -
The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry...more
3/6/2017
/ Energy Costs ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Eskom ,
Germany ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trucking Industry
NERSA caps Eskom tariff hike at 2.2% -
The National Energy Regulator of SA (NERSA) said on Thursday Eskom’s tariff increase for 2017-18 would be limited to 2.2% when the new prices come into effect on 1 April....more
2/27/2017
/ Africa ,
Energy Sector ,
Eskom ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Tariffs ,
Wind Power
Exponential increase in the number of power generation projects -
The African continent’s large energy deficit has resulted in an exponential increase in the number of power generation projects – both planned and...more