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SA firms drag feet on energy — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

Johannesburg - South Africa has been identified as a country where businesses have do little to manage energy costs, according to accounting and consulting group Grant Thornton.

Refurbishment of electricity networks to cost R431 million — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is to make recommendations to government on the refurbishments of electricity networks to the tune of R431 million.

Eskom names new power stations — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

By: Matthew Hill Published: 20 Mar 07 - 15:48 South Africa’s State-owned power utility, Eskom, on Tuesday unveiled colourful new official names for the four new power stations that it is building in its R150-billion newly-revised five-year capacity building programme.

Leadership Change at SANEA — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

The South African National Energy Association is the South African member committee of the World Energy Council, an international body drawing its members from some 93 countries. SANEA held its Annual General Meeting last night, 14 March 2007, and members approved a change in leadership of the Association.

Eskom to Build R26B Power Station in Limpopo — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

BuaNews Southern African electricity supplier Eskom has set aside R26 billion to build the Matimba B Power station in Limpopo's Lephalale Municipality, a move which will invigorate the local economy.

Another Fuel Shortage Looms — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

Unless weaknesses in the country's fuel supply are addressed urgently, another supply crisis could emerge later this year, warns the report of a probe into the shortages of liquid fuel that hit the country in December.

PetroSA joins EnerGulf in West Africa — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

PetroSA has officially entered into the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) for Block 1711 offshore Namibia. The other participants, including EnerGulf, had previously entered into the JOA.

MPs Refuse to Back Cabinet's National Red — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

Parliament's minerals and energy committee yesterday distanced itself from the cabinet's conditional approval for a seventh electricity distributor, which would be national and run by Eskom.

No Operating Licences For Gas Companies Who Fail To Adhere To Charter — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

The Department of Minerals and Energy has warned companies in the petroleum industry against failure to adhere to the requirements of the Petroleum Products Amendment Act.

Eskom’s Two Open-Cycle Gas Turbine update — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

The construction of Eskom’s two open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) power stations at Atlantis and at Mossel Bay in the Western Cape is progressing according to schedule. The two power stations are expected to operate by Winter of 2007, and are set to add an estimated 1 027 MW to the electricity supply capacity of the Cape. The OCGTs, supplied by Siemens, arrived at the Cape Town Harbour on 28 July. The total cost of the project is estimated at approximately R 3.5-billion.

'Human Error' Behind Failure Of Generator — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin says “human error” caused the failure of Koeberg's Unit 1 generator last year, which contributed to ongoing power failures in the Western Cape.

New SANERI CEO — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

 

Fuel shortage hits ships — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

A shortage of marine fuel at South African ports, due to the shutdown of two coastal refineries, has resulted in ships being turned away and has pushed up the price of marine fuel up by $40 to about $380 (R2 600) a ton.

2005: Record Year for Investments in Renewable Energy — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

Up from USD 30 billion in 2004 to USD 38 billion last year, 2005 was a record year for investment in the renewable energy sector. According to REN21, the Renewable Energy Policy Network, wind power capacity grew by 24% in 2005 to reach 59 GW, and ten countries added over 300 MW of wind power, up from five countries that had done so in 2004.

DME publishes new fuel specifications — by VDW — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

South Africa's Department of Minerals and Energy on Thursday announced that it had published regulations relating to fuel specifications.

New Minister of Minerals and Energy — by admin — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

Buyelwa Patience Sonjica, South Africa’s Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, has been appointed by President Thabo Mbeki as Minister of Minerals and Energy, replacing Lindiwe Hendricks, who has been appointed as Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry.

Afrox cylinder shortage hits gas supply — by admin — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

Gas shortages have hit the country because major gas supplier Afrox has run short of cylinders.

S.Africa refinery workers get authority to strike — by admin — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

South African oil and petrochemicals refinery workers have received authorisation under labour laws to strike, but will return for more talks next week, the Solidarity Union said on Thursday.

DA slams fuel levy plan for W Cape — by admin — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

The Democratic Alliance and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) have come out with guns blazing against the provincial government's plan to forge ahead with an extra fuel levy for the Western Cape.

New Energy Efficiency Bodies Created — by admin — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

The Western Cape electricity crisis and rising international oil prices have pushed energy efficiency to the top of the agenda.

Business & Government commit to Energy Efficiency — by admin — last modified 2007-09-20 02:59 PM

Energy Efficiency Month was launched on 5 May 2005 when the Minister of Minerals and Energy (DME), Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, together with leading South African business organisations and industry associations, signed a voluntary Energy Efficiency Accord. The event was also attended by the Ministers of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) and Public Enterprises.