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Public hearings on Eskom's MYPD6, retail tariff plan to kick off

By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th November 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the much-anticipated hearings into Eskom's latest revenue application next week, the hearing date that has been set for Eskom’s retail tariff plan application; and the likely outcomes of these the MYPD6 and retail tariff plan hearings. →

Eskom opposes Nersa's granting of four new electricity trading licences

By: Creamer Media Reporter 8th November 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom's opposition to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's decision to grant four new electricity trading licences; whether Eskom's opposition to the granting of the licences came as a surpsie and what will happen next →

Unlocking private sector participation in infrastructure

By: Creamer Media Reporter 30th October 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes of the first Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement of the Government of National Unity, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, including specific moves to unlock private sector participation to build new transmission... →

Govt reviews framework for procuring electricity capacity from IPPs

By: Creamer Media Reporter 25th October 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses government's review of the current framework through which electricity capacity is procured from independent power producers; the reasons for the review; and what changes are being considered. →

World moves into the Age of Electricity – IEA

By: Creamer Media Reporter 18th October 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the International Energy Agency's statement that the world is moving into the Age of Electricity; how the critical minerals demand associated with this coming age is an opportunity for Africa; and what this could mean for South Africa. →

The NTCSA officially launched

By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th October 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the official launch of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA); the immediate priorities of the entity; and whether it will find a model to allow independent power transmission projects to play a role in accelerating the rollout of... →

Govt, business set 3% growth target for 2025

By: Creamer Media Reporter 4th October 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the partnership previously formed between government and business to tackle loadshedding and other crises; the launch of a second phase of this partnership and the areas of focus; and some of the potential risks to this partnership. →

Eskom seeks 36% tariff increase

By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th September 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses power utility Eskom's latest Multiyear Price Determination submission to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, as well as the next steps. →

Eskom and Sasol explore demand anchors for LNG

23rd September 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom and Sasol’s collaboration on the potential to introduce liquified natural gas to replace natural gas imports from southern Mozambique, which are currently set to decline sharply from 2027. →

Nuclear energy procurement discussed at summit

By: Creamer Media Reporter 13th September 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the issues raised during a nuclear summit hosted by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy this week. →

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. →

Renewables procurement and a grid survey make headlines

By: Creamer Media Reporter 23rd August 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the findings of the latest South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey; how the survey results will be used; and the mixed picture that has emerged for wind and solar projects following the latest public procurement round. →

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. →

The NTCSA's immediate priorities

By: Creamer Media Reporter 8th August 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the role of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) in the country's electricity system; its current trading status; its plans to secure its own allowable revenue during upcoming tariff deliberations; and whether it has the capacity... →

Minister plans to review South Africa's electricity pricing policy

By: Creamer Media Reporter 2nd August 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Electricity & Energy Minister Kgosientsho Raomokgopa's plans to review South Africa's electricity pricing policy and whether a sustainable outcome is possible. →

South Africa at risk of missing its 2030 decarbonisation target

By: Creamer Media Reporter 26th July 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the findings of a report, released by the Presidential Climate Commission, warning that South Africa may not meet its 2030 decarbonisation target; what this would mean for the country; and whether the new Climate Change Act could assist in helping... →

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... →

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... →

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. →

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... →

Tshwane's energy procurement plans

By: Creamer Media Reporter 21st June 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the City of Tshwane's plans to procure 1 000 MW of new electricity generation capacity and how it is likely to proceed with the procurement processes for that capacity. →

Plans for piloting independent transmission projects model

14th June 2024 Amid all the political upheaval, work is continuing with plans to pilot a model for introducing independent transmission projects. Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the prospects. →

Reflecting on Marokane's first 100 days as Eskom CEO

By: Chanel de Bruyn 7th June 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer reflects on Dan Marokane's first 100 days in office as Eskom CEO and the direction Eskom is taking under his leadership. →

Electricity, logistics reforms in the spotlight as coalition govt looms

By: Creamer Media Reporter 31st May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the coalition scenarios facing South Africa as the election results are being tallied and what this could mean for the reforms under way in electricity and freight logistics. →

Eskom seeks to reserve grid capacity for publicly procured IPP projects

By: Creamer Media Reporter 24th May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom's application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, seeking permission to preserve and reserve grid capacity for publicly procured IPP projects, as well as the implications should permission be granted. →

NCOP votes to pass Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

By: Creamer Media Reporter 17th May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the significance of the National Council of Provinces' (NCOP's) vote to pass the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill; if the Bill is likely to face any opposition; and what further actions can be expected once the Bill becomes law. →

Battery storage procurement faces some delays

By: Creamer Media Reporter 10th May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses South Africa's approach to procuring battery storage, the delays that some of the battery storage bid windows face and the likely market reaction to these delays. →

Reigniting growth in South Africa's real economy

By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer talks about the highs and lows of South Africa's real economy in the 30 years of democracy, as well as what could be done to reignite the manufacturing sector in particular. →

Work starts on market code for future competitive electricity industry

By: Creamer Media Reporter 26th April 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the work that has started on a market code for a competitive electricity industry in South Africa; what still needs to be done to transition to a multimarket framework; and where South Africa is in its reform journey. →

Efforts to boost local manufacture of renewable energy components

By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th April 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses South Africa's plans to stimulate local manufacturing around solar, wind and batteries. →

Electricity outlook for winter

By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th April 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the halt in loadshedding over recent weeks; what South Africans should expect for the higher-demand winter period; and the longer-term outlook for South Africa's electricity sector. →

Battery storage, renewables procurement make headlines

By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th April 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest developments with regard to the procurement of new electricity generation capacity and storage. →

Rail, ports reforms gaining traction

By: Creamer Media Reporter 28th March 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key reforms being pursued across the rail and ports sectors; the recent publication of a rail network statement and the subsequent concerns raised; and Transnet's owns recovery plan. →

IRP 2023 comment deadline fast approaching

By: Creamer Media Reporter 20th March 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the fast-approaching deadline for public comment on the draft Integrated Resource Plan of 2023 and stakeholders' likely reaction. →

REIPPPP Bid Window submissions deadline extended

By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th March 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the reasons for the extension of the bid submissions deadline for Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, what this could mean for other procurement rounds and the anticipated outcome of Bid Window 7. →

Business, govt meet to discuss electricity, logistics reforms

By: Creamer Media Reporter 8th March 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest meeting held between senior business leaders and President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet; the feedback provided on efforts to tackle loadshedding; and a report back on the Transnet Recovery Plan and the reforms in the logistics sector. →

Business welcomes appointment of new Transnet leadership

By: Creamer Media Reporter 1st March 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the business community's reaction to the appointment of permanent executive leadership at Transnet; signs that the turnaround and reforms at Transnet are starting to show some results; and when these developments are likely to start having a... →

2024 Budget highlights

21st February 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key topics raised by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his 2024 Budget speech. →

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