Petrol price increases for September, diesel decreases
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has announced a 4c increase in the price of both grades of petrol.
As of Wednesday, the...
Critical stocktaking: Carbon taxes and the attainment of emissions reductions targets in South Africa
Carbon taxes and the attainment of emissions reductions targets in South Africa –A critical stocktaking of recent analyses and policies.
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South Africa has its fair share of gas-related incidents reporting fires and explosions costing domestic, commercial and industrial facilities millions of rands. However, these...
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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.
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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.
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An oil and gas drive for Cape Town
THE ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and the subsequent lockdown regulations implemented worldwide, has caused unmitigated impacts on the global economy which have had a major...
SA, Mozambique state energy firms to increase shareholding in gas pipeline
State-owned energy companies from South Africa and Mozambique have exercised their rights to buy the 30% stake in the Rompco natural gas pipeline that...
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 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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