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- Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for Novemberon November 4, 2024 at 11:10 am
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2411/756524-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November" align="left"><p>Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced the latest adjustments to South Africa's fuel prices in a media statement today. The increases are driven by both international and local factors such as crude oil prices and international shipping costs, alongside the rand/US dollar exchange rate.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/middle-east-tension-spoils-petrol-party-in-sa-for-november-477449a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&i=253115">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
- New report shows depth of Sasol Secunda distresson October 28, 2024 at 8:37 am
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2410/755864-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Sasol Secunda CTL is a cornerstone of SA's energy transition. Source: Horst Vogel/Flickr" align="left"><br><span >Sasol Secunda CTL is a cornerstone of SA's energy transition. Source: Horst Vogel/Flickr</span><p>In an <a href="https://www.tips.org.za/research-archive/trade-and-industry/item/4854-south-africa-s-petrochemicals-and-basic-chemicals-in-the-context-of-south-africa-s-energy-transition-sasol-s-secunda-coal-to-chemicals-and-liquids-facility">in-depth report by TIPS</a>, Sasol’s coal-to-liquids (CTL) facility in Secunda emerged as a focal point in the nation’s complex transition towards a low-emission energy landscape. The plant is the largest single-point emitter of greenhouse gases on the planet and also a major contributor to the South African economy, accounting for 1.2% of GDP directly and 2.9% if indirect impacts are included.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-report-shows-depth-of-sasol-secunda-distress-929734a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&i=252904">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
- Applications open for 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programmeon October 25, 2024 at 10:45 am
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2410/755535.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Applications open for 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme" align="left"><p>The South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (Wiip). Applications open on 24 October 2024 and close on 14 November 2024.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/applications-open-for-2025-wind-industry-internship-programme-030295a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&i=252877">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
- Eskom recruits four new executiveson October 18, 2024 at 12:48 pm
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2410/754756-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="Image source: Sergey Sukhanov –" align="left"><br><span >Image source: Sergey Sukhanov – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span><p>Eskom has announced the appointment of four new members of its executive team with three more executive vacancies expected to be filled in the future.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eskom-recruits-four-new-executives-696091a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&i=252691">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
- Mantashe readies SANPC Bill for parliamenton October 14, 2024 at 9:37 pm
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2410/754127-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="The Minister and Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources were both in attendance at the AOW press conference" align="left"><br><span >The Minister and Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources were both in attendance at the AOW press conference</span><p>The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has concluded public hearings and is <a href="https://gpwonline.sharepoint.com/sites/gpw-web/Shared%20Documents/Government/2021-2025/51390%2014-10%20MinResoursesEnergy.pdf?CT=1728937065299&OR=ItemsView">ready to present the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill, 2024 for scrutiny by the National Assembly</a>. This legislation seeks to establish a new state-owned entity to manage South Africa’s petroleum resources, consolidating existing operations to enhance efficiency and align with national energy strategies.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mantashe-readies-sanpc-bill-for-parliament-818363a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&i=252549">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>