South africa

Oil&Gas Drilling

After Huge Investment, Totalenergies 'Ditching' SA Offshore Gas Finds for Namibia Coast

Growing concern is being reported about the future of domestic investment by foreign oil companies, with the blame squarely placed on government.Bloomberg News …

Coal Production

South Africa Seeks to Renegotiate Coal Pact Tied to $2.6bn

South Africa is seeking to alter the terms of a landmark agreement under which it promised to cut its reliance on coal in exchange for access to financing.The g…

Oil & Gas Trade

Totalenergies to Exit Gas Field Offshore South Africa in Blow to Country

The logo of French oil and gas company TotalEnergies is seen at the company's headquarters skyscraper in the financial and business district of La Defense, …

Offshore Wind Power

Vestas Wins 144 MW Wind Power Order in South Africa

Renewable energy producer African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) has placed an order for 144 MW for the Umsinde Emoyeni wind farm, which will be located in th…

Oil&Gas Drilling

Kinetico Energy Strikes Gas in South Africa

Kinetico Energy Ltd has reported successful further exploration at core hole 270-12C, revealing multiple gas-rich zones and confirming the potential for multi-f…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

South Africa's Eskom to Hit CO2 Targets Despite Coal Plant Extension, CEO Says

A man walks beneath electricity pylons during frequent power outages from South African utility Eskom, caused by its ageing coal-fired plants, in Orlando, Sowet…

Offshore Wind Power

Middle East and Africa Has 1.4TW of Offshore Wind Potential – Report

So far, there has only been investment in onshore wind in the region. Credit: fokke baarssen/Shutterstock.The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) could utilise …

Solar Power Plant

AMEA Power Achieves Fin Close on 120-MW Solar Project in S Africa

Photo by AMEA PowerDubai-based renewables developer and operator AMEA Power LLC announced on Thursday that it has reached the financial close on the 120-MW Door…

Oil & Gas Trade

Vivo Energy to Invest Over $550 Mln in South Africa, Minister Says

Vivo Energy, owned by global commodities trader Vitol, will invest an initial 10 billion rand ($550.79 million) in its South African operations following its me…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

S.africa in Talks With Climate Backers Over Delaying Coal Plant Closures

South Africa is in talks with groups helping to fund its switch to a greener economy about delaying the closure of some coal plants as it battles to boost power…

Hydropower Plant

Africa Boosts Hydropower Capacity by 2GW in 2023, Yet Significant Gap Persists Says Report

Africa, known for its abundant water resources, took a significant stride in hydropower development last year, adding 2GW to its capacity. However, this growth …

Electricity Transmission

EDF Renewables, Partners Building 1.2 GW of Low-Carbon Power Capacity

EDF Renewables is currently leading the construction of almost 1.2 GW of low-carbon power generation capacity in South Africa, comprising 763 MW of wind power, …

Oil & Gas Trade

NNPC Signs Deal to Build Another 100,000BPD Refining Plant Within Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday signed a contract with African Refinery Port Harcourt Limited (ARPHL) to build a 100,000bpd ref…

Solar Power Plant

Gamechange Solar Secures Over 500 MW of Solar Projects in Southern Africa

GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker™ sola…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

NGOs Call For Phase-Out of Coal-Fired Power Generation by 2028

NGOs call for end of coal-fired power generation by 2028. (CNA photo)NGOs, including Air Clean Taiwan (ACT), gathered outside the legislature on Earth Day (Apri…