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Transnet Freight Rail improves its operations

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… is a joint venture that was established by BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa and Anglo Inyosi Coal. At TFR's …

Govt ready to roll out infrastructure plan

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… on poorer regions. Investment in rail, water pipelines, energy generation and transmission infrastructure have been … capacity in the Saldanha-Nothern Cape linked region. Energy projects will focus on supporting sustainable green energy initiatives nationally through a diverse range of …

Energy minister hopeful on fracking report

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… should forge ahead with it as it could contribute to energy supply security, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said on Thursday. In 2011, the … to look at South Africa becoming self-reliant in terms of energy resources, and if we are informed that there is … Energy minister hopeful on fracking report …

Bidders of second window of IPPs to be announced next week

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… Power Producers (IPPs) will be announced next week, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters. "We are now set to initiate a … The selected preferred bidders for the REIPP [Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers] under window two will be … South Africa wants to procure 3 625 MW of renewable energy through this process. According to the Integrated …

SA working on response to Iran crude oil sanctions

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… and US crude oil sanctions on Iran, says the Department of Energy. "We're looking at a range of options. Come end of … response to the EU and US sanctions on Iran," Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said on Thursday. Government is … Parliament. Deputy Director General for Hydro-carbons and Energy Planning, Tseliso Maqube, said the matter had not been …

Phased decision making model for nuclear build approved

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… been briefed on the first meeting of the National Nuclear Energy Executive Coordination Committee (NNEECC) chaired by … the country's intention to add 9 600 megawatts of nuclear energy to the country's energy mix by 2030. The IRP is South Africa's 20-year plan …

Motlanthe to host Nigerian counterpart

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… and Cooperation, Trade and Industry, Communications, Energy, Finance, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional … favour of Nigeria can be attributed to a high demand for energy resources in South Africa as 98 percent of the …

Save electricity and save money, says Eskom

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… will save them money. Eskom called on people to switch off energy intensive appliances like geysers and pool pumps in … during high electricity usage times. This could result in energy savings of up to 2 940 MW. "This is enough to free-up … use by 10%. This means that we will reduce our monthly energy costs, reduce the demand on the national grid, while …

SA, Nigeria meet to strengthen relations

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… and Cooperation, Trade and Industry, Communications, Energy, Finance, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional … favour of Nigeria - can be attributed to a high demand for energy resources in South Africa, as 98% of the country's …

Diaspora summit to address African agenda

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… various areas such as technology transformation, renewable energy, combating HIV and Aids, food security, education and …

Mining industry can do more for the people

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… of supply of minerals of strategic significance, such as energy commodities (coal and uranium) and minerals that …

Preferred bidders for window 2 of IPP programme announced

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… as the preferred bidders for Window 2 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers (IPP) programme that will contribute to South Africa's energy mix - were announced on Monday. "In this window, the … bidders were selected as preferred bidders for Window 2," Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said on Monday. The closing date …

Nkoana-Mashabane to host Ugandan counterpart

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… insurance, information technology, communications, and energy. - SAnews.gov.za …

SA, Ghana bolster co-operation in energy industry

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… for a visit that will elevate the level of cooperation in energy security and energy-related technology. The Ministers of Energy Dipuo Peters and Public Enterprises Malusi Gigaba as … SA, Ghana bolster co-operation in energy industry …

Play your part in saving energy

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… Pretoria - 49M, South Africa's biggest energy saving movement, has called on all South Africans to save energy this winter. The campaign, which is fast becoming a trendsetter by challenging citizens to live energy efficient lives, has been well received through a …

Govt invites bidders for multi billion Rand Rail Rolling Stock

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… safety features: carrying capacity is high, they are energy efficient and very light, largely based on aluminum …

Ghana, SA deepen relations

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… see, amongst others, the two countries cooperating in the energy sector. The visit is expected to play a vital role in … will be cooperation in key priority areas such as energy, security, energy-related technology, and environmental issues, …

SA has capacity to deliver - Motlanthe

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… and logistics, water and sanitation, the generation of energy to meet the nation's needs and the expansion of …

SA will look to Nigeria for secure oil supply - Motlanthe

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… - or risk economic penalties from America. The Minister of Energy Dipuo Peters last week said government would decide on … Nigeria was ready to offer any economic support - be it energy or otherwise. Motlanthe said the agreement he signed … agriculture, water resources and environment; minerals and energy; public enterprises and infrastructure; and the social …

SA drumming for stronger relations with Ghana

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… see, amongst others, the two countries cooperating in the energy sector. "These long established relations, which will …