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Treasury engages municipalities on debt owed to Eskom

By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th May 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the longstanding and growing problem of municipalities' outstanding debt to power utility Eskom: the National Treasury's engagement with municipalities on a scheme to potentially write off their debt to Eskom; and the conditions that may be... →

Amendment Bill points to significant change in SA's electricity sector

By: Creamer Media Reporter 26th April 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the significant changes the Electricity Regulation Act Amendment Bill is likely to bring about; the unbundling progress already made under the existing Act; and the impact of loadshedding and mixed messages in relation to the electricity sector on... →

Automotive OEMs call for incentives to boost BEV uptake

By: Creamer Media Reporter 21st April 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer talks about South Africa's significant existing automotive manufacturing capability; the need for policies and incentives to be put in place to support the production of new energy vehicles; the views of government and the automotive original-equipment... →

Eskom grid company unbundling takes a step forward

By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th April 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the important step taken this week with regard to the unbundling of Eskom's grid company and the fresh confusion over what South Africa's plan is for tackling the power crisis. →

Concerns raised about Eskom unbundling, corruption

6th April 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa's tour of 14 coal-fired power stations, which have led to questions about the importance being placed on the utility's unbundling, on tackling corruption, as well as whether the life of coal stations... →

Transnet in crisis

By: Creamer Media Reporter 31st March 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the outcome of President Cyril Ramaphosa 's meeting with the Transnet leadership this week to discuss the freight logistics crisis being experienced on some corridors; the background of Transnet's impasse with CRRC of China; the prospects of this... →

Koeberg life extension milestone and setbacks

24th March 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest milestone achieved in the replacement of steam generators at the Koeberg nuclear power station; the snags that have delayed the project; what this means for Eskom's Koeberg life extension plan; the cost of the project; and if Eskom will... →

Kusile exemption, one-stop shop for regulatory approvals in the electricity sector

17th March 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the frustrations experienced about the slow pace of implementation of the Energy Action Plan amid intense loadshedding; the creation of one-stop shop for regulatory approvals at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition; the exemption... →

Electricity Minister appointed and battery storage tender released

10th March 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the appointment of Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as Minister of Electricity in the Presidency; immediate steps taken by the Minister to diffuse possible tensions with Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Mineral Resources and Energy Minister... →

Loadshedding, ongoing criminality overshadow Eskom's centenary celebration

By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd March 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the revelations that came to light during Eskom's centenary events, including warnings by the Eskom management of 1997 that the country was facing an electricity supply shortfall and that the debt owed to Eskom by municipalities was already... →

Godongwana announces R254bn Eskom debt-relief package, with terms and conditions

By: Creamer Media Reporter 22nd February 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer gives an overview of the 2023 Budget delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, including the announcement of a R254-billion Eskom debt-relief package and the conditions that apply to that package; the assumption that it would only work in tandem with... →

EU carbon border tariffs a risk for SA, Africa

By: Creamer Media Reporter 17th February 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the European Union's decision to make use of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), with the stated intention of ensuring the decarbonisation of various sectors; the potential risk this holds for South Africa and Africa; what the... →

The good and bad in Ramaphosa’s SoNA message on power crisis

By: Creamer Media Reporter 10th February 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the positive and the worrying elements outlined in President Cyril Ramaphosa's seventh State of the Nation Address and whether these initiatives will help to end loadshedding. →

Plans unveiled to help deal with the electricity crisis

3rd February 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the National Energy Crisis Committee's planned initiatives for dealing with the country's electricity crisis; the proposed declaration of the energy crisis as a State of Disaster; Eskom's Generation Recovery Plan and the focus on getting units at... →

Eskom facing pressure to delay implementation of 18.65% increase in electricity tariffs

27th January 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer talks about President Cyril Ramaphosa's request to Eskom to postpone the implementation of an 18.65% electricity tariff hike that is due to take effect on April 1; the legal action various political parties and civil society organisations are pursuing to... →

Loadshedding crisis

By: Creamer Media Reporter 20th January 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer outlines the reasons for power utility Eskom having to implement high levels of loadshedding so far this year; some of the short-term interventions that are being discussed; possible medium- and longer-term solutions that should be considered; the proposed... →

Nersa approves 18.65% Eskom hike

By: Chanel de Bruyn 13th January 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa's) announcement of electricity tariff increases to be implemented by State utility Eskom for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years; Nersa's rejection of Eskom's request for increased funding... →

SA's Eskom woes

15th December 2022 It's been another extreme week on the electricity front, with Stage 5 loadshedding, the resignation of Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter and some dramatic Nersa postponements. Terence Creamer discusses this traumatic period. →

Disappointing bid window 6 outcome

9th December 2022 Amid intense loadshedding, government announced an extremely disappointing outcome from its latest renewables procurement bid window. Terence Creamer discusses the developments. →

A significant week for green hydrogen in South Africa

2nd December 2022 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer provides insight into the announcements made at the inaugural South African Green Hydrogen Summit; Sasol's confirmation that it is pressing ahead with its green hydrogen plans; and Cabinet's approval of the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy for... →

Eskom's diesel warnings start to bite

25th November 2022 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer talks about power utility Eskom's decision to halt further diesel purchases for the remainder of its financial year to March 31, 2023; the impact of that decision on loadshedding and the South African economy; the need for a funding solution to ensure Eskom... →

Eskom gives bleak State of the System update

18th November 2022 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom's latest updates on loadshedding and its diesel use, as well as Eskom's plans for the recovery of some of its power stations and whether it will be able to deliver on those plans. →

South Africa's Just Energy Transition

By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th November 2022 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer reflects on developments this week with regard to South Africa's unveiling of its Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, or JET-IP; the high-level support received for the JET-IP at COP27; the funding that has started to emerge as a result; and what is... →

Repowering and repurposing Komati

By: Creamer Media Reporter 4th November 2022 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the $497-million loan extended to South Africa for the repowering and repurposing of the Komati power station; the main elements of the repowering and repurposing project; and whether this is the start of a funding trend for South Africa's energy... →

Medium-term Budget highlights

26th October 2022 Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the highlights from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, which was delivered to Parliament on October 26. →

Cabinet endorses JET-P Investment Plan

21st October 2022 Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest developments with regard to South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership Investment Plan; Cabinet's endorsement of the plan; and the ongoing debate about the uses of these concessional funds. →

Interest in Nersa hearings waning

14th October 2022 Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer talks about the public hearings that were due to be held this week by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), but which had to be rescheduled owing to a poor response; what Nersa will do next; and the overall trend of waning interest in Nersa... →

Bidding closes for enlarged BW 6

7th October 2022 Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer talks about the closing of bidding for Bid Window 6 (BW 6) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme; the response to the BW 6 tender; what the outcome of this round is likely to be; the ongoing difficulties in getting energy... →

Government supports shift to new energy vehicles

30th September 2022 Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer talks about the South African government expressing its support for the shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to new energy vehicles; the approach the South African government is planning to take in this regard; the industry's response to this... →

Load-shedding, tariff hearings and Bid Window 5 progress

By: Creamer Media Reporter 23rd September 2022 Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer talks about society's growing anger over load-shedding, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's public hearings into Eskom's request for a 32% tariff hike and the signing of project agreements for three wind projects under Bid Window 5. →

Eskom applies for further electricity tariff hikes

By: Creamer Media Reporter 16th September 2022 Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer discusses power utility Eskom's revenue application for the 2024 and 2025 financial years; how the declining performance of the utility's coal fleet is reflected in the revenue application; and the likely outcome. →

Eskom warns of summer load-shedding

By: Creamer Media Reporter 2nd September 2022 Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer talks about power utility Eskom's summer outlook and the risk of further load-shedding and the rising cost of keeping the lights on. →

Update on Bid Window 5 and new Bid Window 6 timetable

By: Creamer Media Reporter 26th August 2022 Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about how Bid Window (BW) 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme is progressing; the doubling of BW6 and the likely timeframes for the bidding round; and the possible risks of... →

Coal miners starting to take energy-transition steps

By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th August 2022 Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about plans by South African coal miners Seriti Resources, Exxaro Resources and Thungela Resources in the renewables space and how that positions them for the future. This is all happening at a time when the coal... →

Electricity tariffs under the spotlight

By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th August 2022 Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about the consultations that are under way regarding Eskom's next revenue application; the National Energy Regulator of South Africa having to deliberate on the Retail Tariff Plan submitted by Eskom; and the ongoing... →

Ministers provide some clarity on elements of the new energy strategy

By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th August 2022 Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about the clarity that has been provided about what will be prioritised at Eskom as part of government's new energy strategy; the uncertainty that remains on the energy procurement side; the need for clear... →

Much to do before Ramaphosa's new energy plan can be implemented

By: Creamer Media Reporter 29th July 2022 Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about the interventions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to address South Africa's electricity crisis; what needs to happen for implementation of the new energy plan to start; and when the new plan could start... →

Ramaphosa gearing up for a major announcement on energy

By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th July 2022 Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about how Stage 6 load-shedding has led to a lot of behind-the-scenes activity and discussions on the energy crisis; what the President is likely to announce; and whether this will be enough to end load-shedding. →

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