Tag: Energy transition
The South African Petroleum Industry Association to be known as the Fuel Industry Association...
By Larry Claasen
THE South African Petroleum Industry Association is going through a name change.
The organisation, which is a voluntary trade association that represents its members’ companies on common interests issues in...
Siemens Energy – The energy transition partner
By Larry Claasen
SIEMENS Energy, Southern Africa's chairman and MD, Thabo Molekoa, has a very clear understanding of his company’s mission, which is to help companies make the energy transition.
“Our mission is...
Groundbreaking study to accelerate green hydrogen international production and export infrastructure
A consortium led by Nelson Mandela University and Ikigai Group has won a UK Government grant under the South Africa-UK PACT programme to deliver an innovative feasibility study to explore the...
Richards Bay IDZ ready for gas revolution
Commenting on the suitability of the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) for the location of South Africa’s first LNG gas terminal, Muzi Shange, RBIDZ Chief Operations Officer gave three fundamental...
African countries should reject anti-fossil fuel policies at COP 28
The hypocritical, biased and unjust climate agenda poses a direct threat towards Africa’s development, and countries should remain resilient in their efforts to defend their right to utilize oil and gas.
With...
COP28 Parliamentary Delegation emphasises role of blended finance in achieving energy transition
South Africa has comprehensive policy tools to respond to climate change adaptation and mitigation needs but timely access to funding remains a major impediment to implementing the country’s Just Energy Transition...
Volvo FH Electric wins “Truck of the Year 2024” award
Volvo Trucks has scooped the prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric. It’s the first time ever that an electric truck wins the award.
Volvo’s heavy electric truck, the Volvo...
Advanced CCGT plant relies on efficient pumps
THE EDF Energy combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) 605 MW power plant in Bouchain, France is one of the most energy-efficient in the world. EDF has achieved an overall efficiency level of...
Funding sustainable growth in Africa
The key to Africa’s energy transition is connecting investors to the opportunities in the continent’s emerging renewables sector. Foreign direct investment can be the secret to our success.
Developing a new global...
Hydrogen: A pathway for energy transition in Africa?
THE 16th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, to be hosted at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa from the 5 – 7 March 2024 will feature a focused Hydrogen...
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