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Africa Energy Indaba

2013 Indaba attracts greater interest, expects 20% growth

By: Samantha Herbst 8th February 2013 Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) organiser Siyenza hopes to further its objective of positioning Africa as the continent of energy opportunity by delivering a comprehensive event for the fifth consecutive year. Siyenza MD Liz Hart tells Engineering News that enquiry and interest levels have grown... →

Solar home system kit to be launched at Indaba

By: Samantha Herbst 8th February 2013 Local solar products manufacturer SolarWorld Africa, part of the SolarWorld Group, will launch a complete home solar system kit at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI), which will take place from February 19 to 21 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Gauteng. The solution, which was designed... →

Faith shown in Africa’s liquid fuels sector

By: Samantha Herbst 8th February 2013 The demand for liquid fuels in Africa is growing, given the continent’s strong economic growth relative to developed countries, says refined petroleum company Engen Petroleum director of corporate planning Dave Wright. He mentions that new resource finds in East Africa, in particular, are likely... →

Govt to focus on gas and nuclear development in SA – Norton Rose

By: Samantha Herbst 8th February 2013 The draft Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) Amendment Bill, which was published for public comment in December, indicates some far-reaching changes in the future, including the possibility of creating a regulatory environment to enable and facilitate exploration for and... →

SA has ‘favourable framework conditions’ for PV development – German PV provider

By: Samantha Herbst 8th February 2013 Germany-based solar systems producer Solon Energy plans to establish business roots in South Africa before rolling out its activities to the rest of Africa, as the country has “favourable framework conditions”, says power plants business development manager Vanessa Gombert. South Africa’s... →