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HISTORICALLY, the petrochemicals sector has been a great source of economic opportunity for South Africa. In its heyday, it was a thriving sector of...
A guide to the new gas digital CoC
THROUGHOUT 2021, gas practitioners will be switching to using an electronic system to issue gas COCs (Certificate of Competence) to the end-user.
The dynamics of...
Big petrol price increase coming in August
End of month data from the Central Energy Fund points to a sizeable increase in petrol and diesel prices for August.
The group’s data shows...
An oil and gas drive for Cape Town
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SA, Mozambique state energy firms to increase shareholding in gas pipeline
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Emerging hydrogen industry can help tackle climate change, but complex risks need managing
Hydrogen is predicted to play a leading role in the energy transition towards a low-carbon economy. As an alternative to fossil fuels like oil...
Afrox invests in a new speciality gases plant
AFROX has recently completed a new made-to-order speciality gases plant in response to rising market demand for complex gas mixtures.
The complex gases produced at...
Petrochemicals set to be the largest driver of world oil demand
PETROCHEMICALS – components derived from oil and gas that are used in all sorts of daily products such as plastics, fertilisers, packaging, clothing, digital...
Sasol to sell Lake Charles stake for R33.38bn
South African petrochemicals firm Sasol said on Friday chemical company LyondellBasell Industries had agreed to acquire a 50% stake in its Lake Charles Chemical...
Petrochemicals Oil & Gas News
Petrochemicals Oil & Gas News on Cape Business News (CBN) highlights developments in the production, regulation, and sustainability of petrochemical products. CBN provides insights into market trends, environmental concerns, and technological advancements in refining processes. This sector’s news is vital for industries that depend on petrochemicals, from plastics to pharmaceuticals, offering updates that inform decisions on sourcing, production, and environmental responsibility.
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