Shell finds hydrocarbons in Namibia exploration well
By Ron Bousso, Thomson Reuters.
SHELL has successfully completed drilling a fourth exploration well, Lesedi-1X, in Namibia that confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons.
Shell and France's TotalEnergies have...
Air Products grows its Gas and Welding Portfolio with Acquisition of EWN&S
Air Products South Africa, and its subsidiary Weldamax, have strengthened their gas and welding portfolio by the acquisition of a controlling interest in EWN&S....
Premier allays fears of diesel shortfall
By Sue Segar, Associate Editor at Cape Business News
SINCE Cape Town’s Caltex refinery has been out of operation for quite some time, will the...
Strong gas results from first core wells close to Secunda
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The first two core wells in ER272 near the Secunda refinery has been successfully completed
Wireline logging results have established significant sandstone gas...
Zest WEG supplies E-house package for Sasol gas project
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Air Products pioneers technologically advanced hydrogen project with the Portuguese Navy in Cape Town
Air Products South Africa highlighted their focus on contributing to a low carbon future, their ability to combine technology and distribution capabilities to provide...
Hydrogen for the future of energy, industry, and transportation
AS fossil fuels become increasingly scarce, hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and is already considered the fuel of the future....
Mitigating explosion risk at petrochemical plants
FIRE protection is a major challenge in chemical and petrochemical production: Many highly flammable substances are processed with varying risks of fire hazards and...
Maintenance projects in the Petrochemical Industry
In 2016 Steinmüller Africa completed a planned maintenance project for state-owned national oil company PetroSA’s Mossel Bay-based Gas-To-Liquids refinery, in the Western Cape. Steinmüller...
When smoke gets in your eyes
by Dave Scott
Just Google ‘exhaust smoke’ and be prepared to sift through approximately 22 100 000 results (0,41 seconds) – an exhausting info overload.
The author has been involved...
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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