Deep sea trawlers are concerned about the impact of oil and gas exploration on...
By Larry Claasen
SADSTIA says it is not opposed to offshore oil and gas exploration but says long-term impacts on established industries must be considered.
SOUTH...
AMS Lifting & Towing Systems in Namibia gears up for anticipated offshore oil and...
By Diane Silcock
AMS Lifting & Towing Systems (AMS), a Namibian company based in Walvis Bay and Luderitz, and provider of services and supplies to...
Storing crude oil comes with 99 problems; with VEGA, level measurement is not one...
CRUDE oil is a valuable commodity, but a volatile asset. Its storage demands precision, not just caution measuring the level of this liquid gold is...
Optimising spray technology from Monitor Engineering for petrochemical processing
SPRAY nozzles in petrochemical applications are crucial components in various processes within the industry, including cooling, quenching, and catalyst activation. These nozzles are designed...
African Petroleum Producers’ Organization call on its members to fund Africa Energy Bank
OMAR Farouk Ibrahim, secretary general of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) is urging its 18 members, which includes South Africa, to contribute their...
The economy faces “significant risk” as looming gas shortages hang over it
Despite the government’s bold plans for the gas sector, the industry has to deal with huge hurdles and a catastrophic threat.
By Larry Claasen
SOUTH Africa’s...
Minor but welcome fuel decreases expected for August
Although minor, fuel decreases are expected across the board for August says the Automobile Association (AA), who was commenting on unaudited data from the...
The Green Connection welcomes announcement: TotalEnergies to abandon blocks 11B/12B and 5/6/7 in SA
The Green Connection welcomes TotalEnergies’ recent announcement to abandon two of the four blocks it has exploration and production rights to, in South Africa....
Obrist Group Plans Gigaplants for methanol production as a climate-positive global energy source
THE German-Austrian industrial group Obrist Group is planning to build so-called gigaplants, a type of giant solar park that will not supply electricity, but...
Astron Energy signs 10-year partnership extension agreement with leading forecourt retail brands, FreshStop
ASTRON Energy has signed a 10-year partnership extension agreement with one of South Africa’s leading forecourt retail brands, FreshStop.
The deal sees Astron Energy, which...
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.