PetroSA may run out of domestic supplies by the end of next year

South Africa’s national oil company, PetroSA, is facing an ongoing crisis, with concerns that its Mossel Bay gas-to-liquid (GTL) refinery may run out of domestic supplies by the end of next year.... 

Cape Town construction industry calls for changes to city’s tender processes

The construction industry in Cape Town, already under immense economic strain, is facing the continuing disintegration of the city’s tendering and procurement processes, says the Western Cape... 

Cape Town wastewater treatment plant pays off

The largest privately owned modular wastewater treatment plant, together with a borehole water treatment plant at Cape Town’s Mutual Park, is working well and is able to provide treated water to... 

Desalination could be an option for KZN, but not in near future

Desalination may be considered as an option to supply additional water for the growing population in and around Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, in the long term, but Umgeni Water is continuing with plans... 

Water expert outlines how desalination costs are being driven lower

The costs of desalination are dropping in several countries, with the ultimate goal to supply water from desalination plants at a cost of $0.40 a kilolitre. Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)... 

Cape Town construction industry calls for changes to city's tender processes

The construction industry in Cape Town, already under immense economic strain, is facing the continuing disintegration of the city’s tendering and procurement processes, says the Western Cape... 

Cape Town wastewater treatment plant pays off

The largest privately owned modular wastewater treatment plant, together with a borehole water treatment plant at Cape Town’s Mutual Park, is working well and is able to provide treated water to... 

Desalination could be an option for KZN, but not in the near future

Desalination may be considered as an option to supply additional water for the growing population in and around Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, in the long term, but Umgeni Water is continuing with plans... 

Secretary for Defence outlines risks posed by financial constraints

Financial constraints and limited resources pose a "critical problem" to the running of the South African Navy and the South African National Defence Force as a whole, says South Africa’s Secretary... 

Power Shift

Hit by budget cuts over the past few years, the South African Navy is bucking the regional trend and falling behind other navies in Africa, says the Chief of the South African Navy, Vice Admiral... 

Desalination is getting cheaper, says expert

The costs of desalination are dropping in several countries, with the ultimate goal to supply water from desalination plants at a cost of $0.40 a kilolitre. Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)... 

Mboweni warns extra R59bn allocated to Eskom comes at 'huge' cost to fiscus

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has allocated an additional R26-billion to debt-ridden Eskom for 2019/20 and R33-billion for 2020/21 in a bid to help the utility meet its financial obligations.... 

South African Navy falling behind other navies in Africa

Hit by budget cuts over the past few years, the South African Navy is bucking the regional trend and falling behind other navies in Africa, says the Chief of the South African Navy, Vice Admiral... 

Financial constraints pose threat to the South African Navy, says Gulube

Financial constraints and limited resources pose a "critical problem" to the running of the South African Navy and the South African National Defence Force as a whole, says South Africa’s Secretary... 

Brazilians score following African Utility Week

Brazilian companies are expected to generate business of $5.3-million over the next year as a result of the recent African Utility Week and PowerGEN Africa conference and exhibition. The Brazilian... 

Pioneering microgrid systems hold big rural electrification potential

A sharper focus on renewable energy has led to increased opportunities for microgrids in rural areas, industrial and commercial parks and residential developments in African countries. “Technology... 

Fiscal crisis, price volatility among SA’s top energy risks for 2019

The South African National Energy Association (Sanea) has outlined its nine top energy risks for 2019, with price volatility and uncertainty, and South Africa’s fiscal crisis, among the top risks... 

Bureaucracy, lags in approval stymieing construction industry – say developers

Bureaucratic delays in getting property developments under way have badly damaged the development and construction industry, prompting a crisis, industry experts have outlined at the Western Cape... 

Nordic countries strengthen partnerships with sub-Saharan Africa

The Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are strengthening their partnerships with sub-Saharan African countries to increase green electrification and water security. The four... 

Individuals, projects honoured at African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards

A dynamic South African leader in renewable energy, a former influential government minister in Ethiopia, the Ghana Grid Company and a range of renewable energy projects were among the winners at... 

PPPs could help ailing municipal water sector

A series of public–private partnerships with municipalities could help ailing local water and sanitation departments (WSDs), many of which face challenges ranging from deteriorating infrastructure... 

Eaton buys controlling stake in Turkish company

Power management company Eaton has acquired a controlling interest in Ulusoy Elektrik, a manufacturer of medium-voltage electrical equipment based in Ankara, Turkey. The acquisition will help Eaton... 

Programme moving towards its goal of increasing electricity access on the continent

Power Africa, which was launched by former US President Barack Obama six years ago, is working towards its target of providing energy access to an additional 60-million new homes and businesses and... 

Moz power utility begins long process of recovery following cyclones

Mozambique’s energy sector is trying to get back on track following the devastation wreaked on its power system by Cyclone Idai in March and cyclone Kenneth in April.   Electricity Company of... 

Coca-Cola outlines its work on replenishing water in Africa

Multinational beverage company Coca-Cola has outlined its efforts to replenish the water it uses through partnerships and projects across communities in Africa. “The company has made significant... 

Brazilians score following African Utility Week

Brazilian companies are expected to generate business of $5.3-million over the next year as a result of the recent African Utility Week and PowerGEN Africa conference and exhibition. The Brazilian... 

Expert describes delay to fresh renewables auctions as ‘criminal’

Energy expert Anton Eberhard has called for renewable energy to play a far greater role in South Africa, adding that solar and wind energy had saved the country from what could have been a far... 

Hadebe says Eskom is aware of shifting attitude to financing of coal

With a crackdown on carbon emissions, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find investors that support fossil fuels, says Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe. “The truth is, how will we fund fossil... 

Radebe expects more embedded generation as changes are made to rules

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has promised that the update of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which reflects government’s policy blueprint for the power sector, will be concluded “very shortly”.... 

Pioneering system holds huge potential for microgrids

A sharper focus on renewable energy has led to increased opportunities for microgrids in rural areas, industrial and commercial parks and residential developments in African countries. “Technology... 

South Africa’s fiscal crisis, price volatility among top energy risks for this year

The South African National Energy Association (Sanea) has outlined its nine top energy risks for 2019, with price volatility and uncertainty, and South Africa’s fiscal crisis, among the top risks... 

Bureaucracy, lags in approval are killing the construction industry, say developers

Bureaucratic delays in getting property developments under way have badly damaged the development and construction industry, prompting a crisis, industry experts have outlined at the Western Cape... 

Nordic countries strengthen partnerships with sub-Saharan Africa

The Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are strengthening their partnerships with sub-Saharan African countries to increase green electrification and water security. The four... 

Pioneers and projects that shone at African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards

A dynamic South African leader in renewable energy, a former influential government minister in Ethiopia, the Ghana Grid Company and a range of renewable energy projects were among the winners at... 

CCTV cameras help Cape Town in the crime prevention push

The City of Cape Town is using a network of 1 600 close- circuit television (CCTV) cameras in a bid to prevent and detect crime, as well as monitor other incidents. The network is one of the... 

PPPs could help ailing municipal water sector, suggests NBI

A series of public–private partnerships with municipalities could help ailing local water and sanitation departments (WSDs), many of which face challenges ranging from deteriorating infrastructure... 

Eaton acquires controlling interest in Turkish company

Power management company Eaton has acquired a controlling interest in Ulusoy Elektrik, a manufacturer of medium-voltage electrical equipment based in Ankara, Turkey. The acquisition will help Eaton... 

Power Africa moves towards its goal of bringing more energy to the continent

Power Africa, which was launched by former US President Barack Obama six years ago, is working towards its target of providing energy access to an additional 60-million new homes and businesses and... 

Mozambique power utility begins the long process of recovery following cyclones

Mozambique’s energy sector is trying to get back on track following the devastation wreaked on its power system by Cyclone Idai in March and cyclone Kenneth in April.   Electricity Company of... 

Coca-Cola outlines its work on replenishing water in Africa

Multinational beverage company Coca-Cola has outlined its efforts to replenish the water it uses through partnerships and projects across communities in Africa. “The company has made significant...