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Department to announce preferred bidder for 2 600MW renewable energy

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… The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, says his department is planning to … bidder for the procurement of 2 600 megawatts of renewable energy under Bid Window 5 by the end of next month.  The … of procuring a further 6 800 megawatts of renewable energy. From this proposal, 2 600 megawatts will be under Bid …

Central Energy Fund, Sasol sign gas MOU

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… The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with chemicals and energy giant, Sasol. The MOU is aimed at securing future gas … is domestic job creation and an approach to the just energy transition that fosters increasing domestic value …

Eskom launches programme to boost use of green power

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… Eskom has launched the Renewable Energy Tariff pilot programme, which aims to supply cleanly … programme targets businesses that have corporate renewable energy targets and would like to use renewable power in their … production processes without having to purchase renewable energy assets such as wind turbines or solar panels. In a …

Tributes continue to pour in for kaMagwaza-Msibi

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… odds, managed to complete her term in office. She brought energy and enthusiasm to her portfolio, and led a number of …

Petrol price increases

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… Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has announced a four cent increase in …

Limpopo investment key to regional integration: President Ramaphosa

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… “We are undertaking far-reaching structural reforms in the energy, transport and water sectors, all of which are … through opening further bid windows for the renewable energy programme and increasing the licensing threshold for … “We are undertaking far-reaching structural reforms in the energy, transport and water sectors, all of which are …

Eskom to deal with R35.3 billion municipal debt

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… R14.1 billion. Although sales volumes were down, primary energy costs increased by 3.4% to R115.9 billion, while …

Over 120 000 mineworkers vaccinated against COVID-19

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… The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, has commended the vaccination of more than 120 000 … also briefed by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, iGas, PetroSA and the South …

SA’s Greenhouse Gas emissions increase by 10.4%

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… results revealed an increasing trend in emissions in the energy, Product Use (IPPU) and waste sectors.  “The decrease … burning. The gases are reported under four sectors: Energy, Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU), …

Government remains committed to providing housing

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… in the areas of human settlements, water and sanitation, energy, transport, digital infrastructure, harbour …

Capacitating young people to grow

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… what encouraged youth people to loot and how that energy can be channelled towards something that can benefit …

Funding package to support business affected by unrest

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… Business Growth Fund and Abadali Grant (R40 million).   Energy   Cabinet also welcomed this week’s gazetting of the … Act, 2006 (Act 4 of 2006) to increase the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s licensing threshold for … for more private generation of electricity. “Companies in energy-intensive sectors will now be able to generate their …

Sugar industry reiterates commitment to transformation

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… noted that SASA is also contributing to and supporting the energy sector through the production of ethanol. While people …

Prioritising mineral beneficiation

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… in the country, says Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe. Addressing the occasion of the … to improve the regulatory environment of the mining and energy sectors to enable more vibrant and cost-effective …

SA boosts capacity for electricity generation

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… The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has gazetted the Amended Schedule 2 of the Electricity … without having to apply for a licence from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). The amendment … a positive move and an intervention, which will reform the energy sector. “It is envisaged that this step will unlock …

Draft National Infrastructure Plan 2050 gazetted for public comments

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… focus on the critical network infrastructure sectors of energy, freight transport, water, and digital communications …

SA, Kenya cement bonds

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… defence and police matter; health; science and technology; energy; maritime and air transport; Housing and human …

KZN Premier to woo international investors

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… informal sector; and infrastructure development (Water, Energy and Sanitation). The sectors also include investment …

SA welcomes 6th IPCC assessment report

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… have never been more compelling. As we transition our energy generation and at least seven sectors of our economy, …

Government making progress in the fight against GBV: President Ramaphosa

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… businesses in key industries such as steel, automotive and energy sectors. Effects of COVID-19 President Ramaphosa …