From the “Bee in my Bonnet” column – The gas man cometh
Some good news at last?
THE excellent article by Susan Comrie – Sasol, CEF to open “gas bridge” to Mozambique, published on 20 July 2022...
Successful introduction of gas to plant
RENERGEN has announced completion of a highly anticipated milestone, with natural gas to plant successfully achieved on 8 July 2022.
Gas to plant was achieved...
LPG strategy – light on the details
By Monde Tyusha CEO of Sunrise Energy, an LPG import facility in Saldanha Bay operating under exclusive concession from the Transnet National Ports Authority.
THE...
Energy efficiency: the key to sustainable wastewater infrastructure
WITH no end in sight for loadshedding, it’s important for municipalities to start engaging in energy efficient mechanisms in their water and wastewater infrastructure.
This...
Service providers appointed for Eskom battery energy storage initiative
Eskom has appointed two contractors to provide battery storage solutions for the power utility’s flagship Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) which is expected to...
President’s energy plan fails to address the cancer at the heart of the crisis
By Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
While the Chamber welcomes long overdue steps to deregulate energy generation, we...
WSP to assist in delivery of BESS across several Eskom distribution sites
IN October 2021, WSP was appointed as the Engineer for Eskom Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) project located at several Eskom distribution sites in...
Bank reduces its reliance on diesel-powered generators
FNB is reducing its reliance on diesel-powered generators as backup power during loadshedding in efforts to lessen its carbon footprint in its branches. It...
Enel connects Karusa wind farm to national grid
Karusa wind farm in Laingsburg Local Municipality achieved commercial operation giving the national grid access to an additional 147 MW of renewable energy.
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GE introduces next-generation 3MW wind turbine
GE Renewable Energy has introduced Sierra, its newest onshore wind turbine platform designed specifically for the North America region. The 3.0-3.4MW turbine features a...
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