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Gas practitioners to adhere to DoL regulations

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 The South African Qualification and Certification Committee (SAQCC) for Gas urges all gas manufacturers and installers to adhere to the gas regulations set up by the Department of Labour (DoL) to ensure that fatalities are minimised. →

Agreement significant in phasing down ozone depleting substances

3rd February 2017 Specialty chemicals and gas company A-Gas South Africa (SA) has hailed the signing of the Kigali Amendment on October 15, 2016 as an “historic international agreement” for the phasedown of commonly used, high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. →

Concern regarding standard disposable cylinders

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 Speciality chemicals and gas supplier A-Gas highlights its concern regarding disposable cylinders being used as packaging to import hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and in some cases, flammable hydrocarbons (HCs), into South Africa. →

CYLINDER LEGALITIES Chris Phillips explains that there are currently no legalities around the banning of disposable cylinders, however A-Gas continues to lobby the DEA on this topic

Importance of gas in global energy arena set to increase

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 In the medium term, the importance of gas in the global energy mix is set to increase, owing to the growth in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and a more flexible global market, says advisory firm KPMG energy economist Dr Requier Wait. →

REQUIER WAIT Gas power plants can be more flexible than coal power plants, allowing for the support of intermittent renewable-energy sources

Technology and environmental issues favouring LNG

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 With preferred bidders for the gas-to-power projects scheduled to be announced by government at the end of next month, the Southern African Gas Association (Saga) believes that there is a sense of urgency and willingness to adapt to using liquefied natural gas (LNG). →

LPG to impact on power demand positively

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 If households were to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), this would have a positive impact on electricity demand during peak times, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Association of Southern Africa (LPGSASA) CEO Kevin Robertson says. →

LP GAS AND CHEFS Chefs around the world cook on LP Gas because it is highly efficient, versatile and safe

Diversified fuel source required to fuel local facilities

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd February 2017 South Africa requires a diversified fuel source for power generation, and natural gas is an ideal fuel, as several facilities in the country are compatible with natural gas to fuel power plants, and the resulting infrastructure will benefit other industries and end-users, says engineering... →

GAS-TO-POWER PROGRAMME
The Department of Energy’s GPP will facilitate the construction of the base infrastructure to distribute gas to different sectors and industries

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GAS-TO-POWER PROGRAMME The Department of Energy’s GPP will facilitate the construction of the base infrastructure to distribute gas to different sectors and industries

CNG demand in Southern Africa increases

26th August 2016 Although Africa is endowed with large amounts of fossil fuels, general safety awareness in the technology and operating fields of the compressed gases industry promoter the Southern Africa Compressed Gases Association (SACGA) states that there is a relatively high demand for compressed natural... →

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS in Africa the CNG market is worth billions of dollars and growth is currently exceeding global expectations

Natural gas a more affordable selection

26th August 2016 Apart from natural gas being a low carbon dioxide-emitting, affordable carbon fuel source used globally, within the Southern African context, natural gas is used in domestic, commercial, industrial and specialised environments owing to the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PERs) established to... →

Gas-to-power programme to play significant role in power grid

By: Sascha Solomons 26th August 2016 Although demand for power has decreased, owing to stagnation in the economy, meaning less demand from key industries such as mining and manufacturing, engineering and design firm WSP⎪Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa believes that the Gas-to-Power Programme (GTPP) has a substantial role to play in... →

JAY URBAN Gas-to-Power Programmes has a substantial role to play in South Africa’s power mix once economic activity picks up

LPG an affordable energy alternative

By: Sascha Solomons 26th August 2016 While the cost of electricity continues to increase quite substantially, the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic use, which is regulated by the Department of Energy, and its efficiency, make it a viable alternative energy carrier, says the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety... →

DANGEROUS DYNAMIC Failing to maintain or refill gas cylinders correctly is illegal and could cause injuries

Gas company able to remotely monitor customer sites

26th August 2016 South African automation specialist Abacus Automation was in July approached by a natural gas supplier, which requested that Abacus provide a solution that would allow the supplier to conduct remote monitoring of its customers’ sites. Prior to the implementation of this solution, the customer... →

DELIVER US FROM OUTDATED TECH A natural gas supplier approached Abacus to design a system that would facilitate gas delivery

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DELIVER US FROM OUTDATED TECH A natural gas supplier approached Abacus to design a system that would facilitate gas delivery

Greater awareness of SA gas installation regulations needed

26th August 2016 Similar to an electrical equivalent, gas installations need to be regulated in order to ensure optimum safety practices are adhered to. As gas usage increases in South African homes and businesses, awareness needs to be drawn to the safe practice of working with, installing and storing gas. As an... →

SAFETY FIRST Anyone that works with gas installations needs to be a registered gas practitioner with the South African Qualification and Certification Committee for Gas

Southern African piped gas industry booming

26th August 2016 With the availability of natural gas in countries such as Mozambique and Namibia, coupled with the discovery of gas reserves offshore Mozambique and South Africa, the piped gas industry in Southern Africa is undergoing rapid expansion, says the Southern African Gas Association (Saga). In November... →

‘Green’ gas demand up, shale provides long-term opportunity

By: Kimberley Smuts 26th August 2016 The biggest potential for growth in the gas industry lies in finding additional gas resources that can replace traditional gases used in industrial processes to generate electricity, which waste management company Interwaste is doing by generating methane gas from its landfill sites. “With... →

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Lie in finding additional gas resources that can replace traditional gases used in industrial processes to generate electricity

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GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES Lie in finding additional gas resources that can replace traditional gases used in industrial processes to generate electricity

Supply of LNG increasing despite economic downturn

By: Kimberley Smuts 26th August 2016 Although there has been a global slowdown in economic activity, global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply has increased, owing to a surge in supply projects approved before the drop in the price of gas in 2014, says KPMG energy economist Dr Requier Wait. “On the demand side, gas-fired power... →

Gas exploration provides clean alternative energy source

By: Kimberley Smuts 29th January 2016 The Afro Energy joint venture initiative between South Africa-based company Badimo Gas and the Austrailia-based gas exploration company Kinetiko Energy is focusing on the monetisation of natural gas in coals and sandstones at Amersfoort and Volksrust located in the Mpumalanga region in South Africa. →

PROJECT IN PILOT PRODUCTION PHASE The discovery of natural gas in the Amersfoort and Volksrust regions is a first of its kind in South Africa

Restricted mainstream energy supply leads to LPG growth

By: Bruce Montiea 29th January 2016 Shortcomings in sustainable energy supply from State-owned power utility Eskom are regarded as a big contributor to the substantial growth of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market, says gas equipment company African Gas Equipment MD Andries Henning. →

Company provides a solution for sustainable power generation

By: Kimberley Smuts 29th January 2016 Technology manufacturer and service provider Cummins Africa has made natural- gas-powered generator sets (gensets) available for the South African market as a more sustainable solution than the standard diesel solution most commonly used. →

KTA19 NATURAL GAS POWER UNIT Although the capital cost of a natural-gas genset can be up to two times, the operational cost is substantially lower over a five-to-ten-year period

South African company completes EPC for Mozambique gas plant

29th January 2016 South Africa-based oil and gas equipment supplier Energas Technologies, in the fourth quarter of last year, completed the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for Mozambique-based gas power station Gigawatt Mozambique’s high pressure reduction and metering station (HPCMS). →

Industrial gas and chemicals provider stresses need for oxygen-based technologies

By: Kimberley Smuts 29th January 2016 With oxygen constituting about 21% air and a gaseous-specific gravity of 1.1 kPa, industrial and specialty gas products and chemicals provider Air Products highlights the advantages and need for oxygen – which can be stored as gas – and ozone technologies that can address wastewater treatment... →

SACHIN KULKARNI Air Products highlights the advantages and need for oxygen and ozone technologies that can address wastewater treatment issues globally

Compressed natural gas solutions broaden range for industrial clients

By: Donna Slater 28th August 2015 Combustion technology company The Combustion Group (TCG) now offers industrial gas consuming clients complete end-to-end solutions, thereby extending its traditional equipment and projects business into the supply of fuels, in particular, natural gas products. →

GAS SOLUTIONS The Combustion Group has extended its products and servics to cover end-to-end solutions

Laboratory gases under the spotlight

By: Donna Slater 28th August 2015 Monitoring, adjusting and evacuating different gases in sophisticated laboratories is becoming increasingly important to ensure that detailed experiments are conducted safely, says gas products company African Oxygen Limited (Afrox). →

GAS TIGHT The monitoring of gases in a dust-free laboratory is essential to ensure the safety and health of laboratory personnel and the outcomes of experiments

Percentage of new Moz gas possibly destined for South Africa

By: Donna Slater 28th August 2015 A study on offshore gas reserves in the Rovuma basin, near Mozambique undertaken by consulting firm Frost & Sullivan and published in May 2015 indicates that the reserves might be substantial enough to export a portion to South Africa, providing the country with much sought-after natural gas... →

LNG under spotlight at yearly gas expo

By: Donna Slater 28th August 2015 The yearly Africa Oil & Gas Summit 2015, which is taking place this year on September 8 and 9 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, will focus on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an upcoming energy resource. →

Industry body sees uptake in registered gas practitioners

By: Donna Slater 28th August 2015 There has been significant uptake in the registration of gas practitioners who want to ensure that their gas systems and connections are safe to use, perform according to regulated methods and adhere to a high quality of work and record-keeping, says gas authorisation organisation the South... →

REGISTERED GAS PRACTITIONERS
There has been significant uptake in the registration of gas practitioners with the South African Qualification and Certification Committee Gas

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REGISTERED GAS PRACTITIONERS There has been significant uptake in the registration of gas practitioners with the South African Qualification and Certification Committee Gas

GTP programme possible accelerator for local natural-gas sector

By: Donna Slater 28th August 2015 A request for information (RFI) issued by the Department of Energy (DoE) in May for the development of its gas-to-power programme is expected to be a much needed catalyst for growth in South Africa’s natural-gas sector, avers Sandton-based law firm Baker & McKenzie. →

GAS BOOST The Department of Energy’s request for information may spur growth in the gas sector

SA gas sector viable, despite challenges

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 South Africa is regarded as having significant potential as a bankable oil and gas investment destination, with leading hydrocarbon majors and independents, including oil giants Exxon Mobil, Shell, Eni, Total, Anadarko and Chevron, already in the country,” says Standard Bank Oil & Gas, Southern... →

CHANGE IS IMMINENT The Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act amendments will have a significant effect on South Africa’s oil and gas industry

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CHANGE IS IMMINENT The Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act amendments will have a significant effect on South Africa’s oil and gas industry

Govt push for gas expected to continue

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 There is likely to be continued support from the South African government this year to promote gas as an alternative source of energy, says professional services firm EY Africa energy sector leader Claire Lawrie. “There is demand for gas in South Africa from households and industry. Therefore, we... →

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GAS TO POWER South Africa is likely to see accelerated plans to convert gas into power to meet the growing demand

Academics weigh in on gas industry outlook for 2015

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 The South African gas sector is likely to see an increase in mergers and acquisitions among gas producers in 2015, especially during the early part of the year, as the industry adjusts to deal with the effects of the dropping oil price, says North-West University School of Economics Economist... →

EXPLORATION Much research is being conducted in South Africa to establish a gas policy, including a Gas Utilisation Master Plan

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EXPLORATION Much research is being conducted in South Africa to establish a gas policy, including a Gas Utilisation Master Plan

Oil prices affecting progress of gas in Africa

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 The once-promising notion that gas was soon to become a game- changer in Africa seems unlikely to happen in the near future, owing to the negative impact of the low oil price on the industry, says growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. “A preliminary assessment of global market moves by... →

GAS PRODUCT
The gas industry produces industrial products, like gas condensates and urea fertiliser, which increase the investment return and attractiveness of gas projects

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GAS PRODUCT The gas industry produces industrial products, like gas condensates and urea fertiliser, which increase the investment return and attractiveness of gas projects

Hydrogen research laboratories launched

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 As part of government's response to the global challenge of energy security, its hydrogen and fuel cell technologies programme - Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) - and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) Batteries Research Centre, aim to develop new types of materials to... →

IMRAAN PATEL Using hydrogen as an energy carrier, combined with fuel cell technology, has attracted considerable interest from government, international bodies and commercial companies worldwide

CANSA advises farmers to conduct prefracking water tests

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 Nonprofit organisation for cancer prevention the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) has advised farmers situated next to officially identified hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, operations in the Karoo, in the Eastern Cape, to finance professional baseline analyses of their drinking water... →

$TESTING WATERS Farmers situated next to officially identified hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, operations need to conduct baseline analysis of their drinking water before fracking starts$

TESTING WATERS Farmers situated next to officially identified hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, operations need to conduct baseline analysis of their drinking water before fracking starts

Cost-effective hydrogen production introduced

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 Gas solutions provider Hydrox Holdings has introduced a new hydrogen production method that reduces production costs by eliminating the need for membranes or expensive electrodes typically required to produce the gas. Launched in December, the Hydrox Electrolyser is a simplified, robust and... →

EFFICIENT The technology used in the Hydrox Electrolyser reduces the production costs of hydrogen

SA government on track with gas plans

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 The possibility of successful gas projects will depend on the emergence of willing investors to fund the costs of exploratory drilling. An increase in appetite from private investors could encourage an increase in private participation in the South African gas market, speculates business law... →

$SHALE ROCK DRILLING, TEXAS Hydraulic fracturing, which is now prominent in South Africa, is expected to start within 12 to 18 months$

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SHALE ROCK DRILLING, TEXAS Hydraulic fracturing, which is now prominent in South Africa, is expected to start within 12 to 18 months

Gas specialist acquires air separation unit

By: Bruce Montiea 30th January 2015 Industrial and specialty gas products manufacturer Air Products South Africa in November purchased the A2100 air separation unit (ASU) from Sasol chemicals division Sasol Chemical Industries, says Air Products MD Mike Hellyar. He says the ASU was designed, constructed and commissioned by Air... →

SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED From left: Sasol executive VP Bernard Klingenberg, Air Products MD Mike Hellyar and Sasol senior VP of Sasolburg operations Louis Fourie

Gas-generator-sets market to grow by 2019

29th August 2014 In the last three years, gas generator-sets have risen in prominence in Europe and the US, owing to stricter emission laws and lower gas prices. The shale gas boom in the US and increasing adoption of biogas in Europe have kept the gas generator-sets market in the two regions buoyant, while... →

Fire and gas detection technology helps avert plant failure

29th August 2014 The implementation of a comprehensive fire and gas detection and proactive emergency shutdown (ESD) system solution is essential in ensuring the protection of active plants and associated assets of substantial value, and is invaluable in averting any type of potentially catastrophic failure.... →

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