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Responsibilities for SOEs moved to their respective Ministries

By: Creamer Media Reporter 30th August 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the implications of moving that State-owned enterprises that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises to new departments. →

Marokane says ‘holistic’ conversation needed on tariff rules and other regulatory gaps

By: Terence Creamer 30th August 2024 Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says the State-owned company is eager to participate in a “holistic conversation” about the gap that has emerged between the changes under way in the electricity sector and the rules governing the industry, including those related to the way tariffs are set. In an exclusive... →

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Eskom CEO Dan Marokane

President transfers legislation as part of steps to split mineral resources, energy portfolios

By: Creamer Media Reporter 28th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred legislation previously administered by the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister to Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa respectively. This follows the announcement earlier... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Jindal, Zimbabwe in talks for $800m revamp of Hwange power plant

By: Bloomberg 28th August 2024 Zimbabwe’s State-owned power utility is in talks with Jindal Steel & Power over an $800-million upgrade of six units at its Hwange facility as it seeks to reduce blackouts. The plant is the nation’s biggest, with an installed capacity of 1 500 MW and it frequently suffers breakdowns that cause... →

Nersa promises ‘utmost transparency’ after confirming receipt of Eskom's MYPD6 submission

By: Terence Creamer 27th August 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed that it received, on August 16, Eskom’s sixth multiyear price determination (MYPD6) revenue application for the 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years. In a statement the regulator said that the application would be... →

Nersa has committed to ensuring that all regulatory processes, including public hearings, are followed for the MYPD6 application

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Nersa has committed to ensuring that all regulatory processes, including public hearings, are followed for the MYPD6 application

Eskom holds back from declaring end to loadshedding pending return of delayed units

By: Terence Creamer 26th August 2024 Eskom has refrained from officially declaring an end to loadshedding despite having operated for more than 150 days without implementing rotational cuts; a period that coincided with the high-demand winter period. Nevertheless, CEO Dan Marokane expressed optimism that it was in a good position to... →

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Eskom CEO Dan Marokane

Briton must face South African Eskom bribery charges, court says

By: Bloomberg 23rd August 2024 A British national wanted in South Africa over allegations of bribes paid in a deal struck with state-owned power utility Eskom Holdings lost a bid to block his extradition. A London judge dismissed arguments that Michael Lomas, a former Eskom contractor, would be at high risk of suicide should... →

No indefinite end to loadshedding – Eskom

By: Nadine Ramdass 23rd August 2024 While South Africa is experiencing a significant period during which there is no loadshedding, more time is needed before State-owned electricity utility Eskom can confidently declare an end to loadshedding, says Eskom primary energy GM Dan Mashigo. Speaking at the 2024 Coal and Energy Transition... →

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DAN MASHIGO It would take about two to five years to fully resolve loadshedding

Eskom committed to sustainable future

By: Nadine Ramdass 23rd August 2024 State-owned electricity utility Eskom is focusing on reducing coal intensity and expanding renewable energy as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. This shift in strategy prioritises maintaining plant health over simply "keeping the lights on at all costs" - a practice that has proven... →

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LONG-TERM CONSIDERATIONS Eskom is prioritising maintaining plant health over simply 'keeping the lights on at all costs'

Five arrested for heavy fuel oil theft at Camden power station

By: Schalk Burger 21st August 2024 Four employees of State-owned utility Eskom and a contractor security guard have been arrested in connection with the theft of heavy fuel oil valued at R500 000 from Camden power station, in Mpumalanga. The accused have been charged and are detained at the Ermelo Police Station. They remain in... →

Necom's focus, Transnet's recovery and the future of Operation Vulindlela make headlines

By: Creamer Media Reporter 16th August 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the key outcomes of the first meeting between Cabinet member and business leaders since the formation of the Government of National Unity. →

Necom's focus, Transnet's recovery and the future of Operation Vulindlela make headlines

‘Necom 2.0’ to focus on system-wide constraints to electricity security and affordability

By: Terence Creamer 14th August 2024 Amid waning loadshedding, government and business have agreed to begin “repurposing” the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) to shift focus from interventions aimed at arresting the operational crisis at Eskom’s coal stations to addressing system-wide pressures, including growing concern... →

Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay

Three Eskom contractors arrested for diesel theft at Kusile power station

By: Schalk Burger 26th July 2024 Three contractor employees of State-owned power utility Eskom were arrested for the theft of diesel to the value of R1 000 at the Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga, on July 23. The two mechanics and an excavator operator were discovered by an Eskom supervisor. While conducting routine visits... →

South Africa’s 2030 decarbonisation target at risk, climate commission warns

By: Terence Creamer 25th July 2024 The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is cautioning that South Africa may miss its 2030 decarbonisation target in light of a decision to further delay the decommissioning of three aged coal power stations and if new clean sources are not introduced in line with the country’s electricity... →

Stable coal consumption expected through to 2025 as electricity demand surpasses renewables supply

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 24th July 2024 Despite the rapid expansion of renewable-energy generation capacity, the considerable growth of electricity demand in key economies indicates the world’s consumption of coal will stay largely stable this year and next, intergovernmental agency the International Energy Agency (IEA) says. Global... →

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Global coal demand is set to remain broadly unchanged both this year and in 2025

TFR boasts slight improvement but admits much work still to be done

By: Darren Parker 24th July 2024 Although there has been a “slight” improvement year-on-year in terms of State-owned Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) North Corridor performance, the beleaguered rail operator is “not out of the woods yet”, TFR north corridor acting managing executive Theo Johnson has said. “‘Slight improvement’ is... →

Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme

By: Terence Creamer 23rd July 2024 Eskom will replace its declining coal capacity with clean-energy options in line with country policy and the Just Energy Transition, Eskom GM for primary energy Dan Mashigo told participants at a conference on coal and the energy transition. Speaking on behalf of Eskom CEO Dan Marokane, Mashigo... →

South Africa to lay out carbon market regulation proposals

By: Bloomberg 19th July 2024 South Africa’s National Treasury plans to lay out its proposals for how to regulate carbon markets in the country in the next few months. The government department said it plans to publish a consultation paper on the industry around the time it presents its Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in... →

Economic growth a top priority for GNU

By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th July 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes of interest to business raised during President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament speech; the ongoing and new reforms that will be pursued by the Government of National Unity; and the immediate priorities from an economic... →

Economic growth a top priority for GNU

George promises wide consultation on 2025 decarbonisation pledge

By: Terence Creamer 16th July 2024 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has promised “wide consultation” on South Africa’s next nationally determined contribution (NDC) decarbonisation pledge that will be lodged with the United Nations next year. Delivering his maiden Budget Vote, George stressed that... →

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George

Carbon intensity of our economy has become unsustainable - Ramaphosa

By: Terence Creamer 15th July 2024 The carbon intensity of our economy has become unsustainable, President Cyril Ramaphosa writes in his latest weekly newsletter, published ahead of his address to a climate finance symposium being hosted jointly by the National Treasury and the Presidential Climate Commission. Ramaphosa notes that... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Electricity distribution challenges, load reduction make headlines

By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th July 2024 Engineering News and Mining Weekly Deputy Editor: Online Marleny Arnoldi discusses the burning issues raised by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa during his first media briefing following the appointment of a Government of National Unity Cabinet; as well as Eskom's... →

Electricity distribution challenges, load reduction make headlines

Eskom employee, service provider face fraud charges in court

By: Darren Parker 9th July 2024 An employee of State-owned Eskom and a service provider to the utility last week appeared in the Hendrina Magistrate Court, in Mpumalanga, on charges of fraud, with each granted bail of R30 000. It is alleged that, between January and April last year, the service provider supplied five valve... →

Zambia to build rare coal power plant as harsh drought hits dams

By: Bloomberg 9th July 2024 Zambia’s energy regulator approved the construction of the nation’s second coal-fired power plant, as its worst drought in decades cut output at the hydroelectric dams that account for most of its energy supply. The Energy Regulation Board awarded a construction permit for the 300 MW facility in... →

Last year was pivotal for the power sector, Energy Council says

By: Schalk Burger 5th July 2024 2023 was a pivotal year for South Africa’s power sector, as unprecedented loadshedding undermined the economy and society, industry organisation the Energy Council of South Africa says. “We can confidently state that we have turned the corner on loadshedding. We have emerged stronger and better... →

Separation of energy portfolio welcomed

By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th July 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to separate the energy portfolio from that of mineral and petroleum resources; what the priorities are for the new leadership of the energy portfolio; and the potential risks facing the new Ministry. →

Separation of energy portfolio welcomed

Eskom, Minister celebrate 100 days without loadshedding milestone

By: Schalk Burger 5th July 2024 State-owned power utility Eskom has achieved 100 consecutive days without loadshedding, which reflects the enhanced reliability and performance of its generation fleet. The continuous suspension of loadshedding has been achieved against a backdrop of a significant decrease in the use of... →

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Eskom CEO Dan Marokane

South Africa seeks to renegotiate coal pact tied to $2.6bn

By: Bloomberg 3rd July 2024 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 government of President Cyril Ramaphosa is pushing to renegotiate a deal with Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a group tied to the World... →

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Nersa plans to appeal High Court ruling in AfriForum ‘unlawful’ tariff increase case

By: Marleny Arnoldi 2nd July 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) plans to appeal a court order issued by the Pretoria High Court in a case brought forward by nonprofit civil rights organisation AfriForum. AfriForum submitted an urgent application to the court to prevent Nersa from proceeding with... →

Kusile unit 5 enters commercial operation

By: Schalk Burger 1st July 2024 Following six months of testing and optimisation, State-owned Eskom has transferred Unit 5 of the Kusile Power Station to its Generation division, and this unit will now begin contributing power, increasing Kusile Power Station’s total output to 4 000 MW. Over the past six months, Kusile Unit 5... →

The Kusile power station

Eskom to hit CO2 targets despite coal plant extension, CEO says

By: Reuters 28th June 2024 South Africa's state power company Eskom will meet its target to reduce carbon emissions by 71-million metric tons a year by the end of the decade, its new CEO said on Friday, despite scrapping plans to retire six coal-fired power stations by then. But CEO Dan Marokane said Eskom's immediate... →

The future of Operation Vulindlela

By: Creamer Media Reporter 28th June 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the issues tackled during Phase 1 of Operation Vulindlela and the successes achieved thus far; the likelihood of Operation Vulindlela continuing as programme of action under the new government of national unity; and what could be on the agenda... →

The future of Operation Vulindlela

Absa doubles MIGA agreements to $1bn capital guarantee

By: Schalk Burger 27th June 2024 Financial services firm Absa has concluded further agreements with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which is a member of the World Bank Group, freeing up additional financial capacity for investments in Pan-African climate finance projects. In 2019, MIGA issued capital... →

Legislative certainty amid government shuffle crucial for continued renewable-energy investment

By: Darren Parker 26th June 2024 A clear and certain legislative framework is critical for enabling sustainability and green energy investments in South Africa going forward, especially given the changes taking place in government following unprecedented outcome of the May 29 elections, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking... →

In this video, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking environmental, social and governance head Msizi Khoza, Absa regional operations strategy and business transformation executive Linda Sing, and Enel Green Power Southern Africa country manager Manuele Battisti discuss renewable energy investment in Africa.

Eskom reports arrest of copper cable thief at Matla

By: Marleny Arnoldi 26th June 2024 State-owned power utility Eskom has apprehended a suspected copper cable thief at the Matla power station after security officers discovered the individual during routine search duties. The incident, which took place on June 23, was reported to the Kriel police station, with the suspect now... →

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Matla power station

South Africa risks losing billions pledged for climate finance

By: Bloomberg 25th June 2024 South Africa is risking a $9.3-billion climate finance pact by delaying the closing of a number of coal-fired power plants, a panel appointed by the country’s environment minister said. In an agreement known as the Just Energy Transition Partnership, South Africa won the bulk of the pledges from... →

Eskom to apply for MES exemptions for four coal stations that will operate beyond 2030

By: Terence Creamer 21st June 2024 Having secured permission to operate five aged power stations under existing minimum emission standards (MES) plant limits until their closure in 2030, Eskom has confirmed that it will be applying for exemption from the MES timeframes and limits for four stations that will remain operational... →

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Kendal among the stations for which an exemption from the MES timeframes and limits will be sought

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