SA has a new petroleum agency
South Africa has a new petroleum agency, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), formed by an amalgamation of current players, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) subsidiaries, iGas, PetroSA and…
SA to participate in global nuclear conference in Austria
Dr, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Energy and Electricity of the Republic of South Africa, is expected to lead South Africa’s participation at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 68th…
Muriel Dube is Sasol Limited’s new Chair
Ms Muriel Dube is the new Chairperson of the Board of Sasol Limited, with effect from 13 September 2024. In a statement, The Sasol Limited Board, said it is pleased…
Parts of Tshwane in dark due to veldfire
A veldfire in Tshwane, close to the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), may have tripped a 132 KV substation. This has led to an electricity outage in Highveld, Centurion Golf Estate,…
Government starts journey to procure 2,500 MW of nuclear energy
Government is planning to procure 2,500 Megawatts (MW) of nuclear energy to the grid. This emerged at the recently held, Nuclear Seminar, held in Gauteng, on Thursday. Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa,…
Power supply interruptions in Riverside
Power supply at Riverside substation in Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, tripped, leading to a power supply outage in some areas of the City. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality…
Reduction on diesel expenditure
Eskom said it spent about R4.16 billion, on diesel, from 01 April to 12 September 2024.This is a 75% reduction, compared tothe R16.7 billion spent during the same period, last…
George Muni staff face intimidation in communities
The George Municipality said its critical staff are intimidated, whilst working in the community. This includes the Electrotechnical Services and Civil Engineering Services (CES) departments, responsible for power and water…
More funding for private renewable energy projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) will be providing more capital to the private sector, to support renewable energy projects. As a result,…
Eskom wants to attach Emfuleni bank accounts
Eskom will be attaching Emfuleni Local Municipality’s (ELM) bank accounts to recover R8 billion, owed. This follows failure by the Municipality to meet its financial obligation, agreed via a Debt…