Eco makes move on Azinam as first step to exploration independent
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas is buying South Africa and Namibia-focused Azinam, with CEO Gil Holzman talking of building a major exploration focused independent.
South Africa
After victory over Shell, South Africa turns to Searcher Seismic plans
With Shell’s seismic plans in disarray, South African activists are turning their sights on more offshore plans from Searcher Seismic.
Shell throws in the towel as Amazon Warrior leaves South Africa
The Amazon Warrior has left South Africa and is heading towards Las Palmas, in what is seen as a victory for local protests over Shell’s seismic plans.
Shell ordered to pause South African seismic
A South African court has ordered Shell to halt its seismic work offshore the Wild Coast, based on seeming failures on local consultations.
Pioneers enter Africa hydrogen partnership
Hydrogen is a major target in the energy transition, so it is only right that Africa launch its own plan to accelerate uptake.
Hive sets sights on green ammonia FID at Coega
Hive Hydrogen and Linde have set out plans to build a green ammonia plant in South Africa’s Coega special economic zone.
South Africa opens up Gas Master Plan
South Africa sees it as “imperative” to add more gas suppliers, in order to help develop the local sector.
UK drops red list travel rules for African states
The UK has removed all 11 countries from the red list in the face of international pressure.
Mantashe defends Shell’s seismic plans amid protests
South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has spoken in defence of Shell’s ongoing seismic plans as local protests continue.
Mpumalanga lightning slows Kinetiko drilling progress
Poor weather has imposed “substantial delays” to Kinetiko Energy’s drilling programme in South Africa, where it is working on a coal-bed methane (CBM) project.
Shell wins seismic court case in South Africa
A South African court has approved Shell to go ahead with a seismic shoot offshore the Wild Coast.
Maersk rig sets sail for hotly tipped Venus
The Maersk Voyager has set sail for the Venus site, offshore Namibia, where it will drill perhaps the most hotly anticipated well of the year in Africa for TotalEnergies.
Protests intensify as seismic vessel arrives in Cape Town
A seismic vessel arriving in Cape Town has sparked the ire of environmental activists ahead of planned work off South Africa’s Wild Coast.
Eskom warns of “deliberate” sabotage threatening power supplies
Eskom has said a “deliberate act of sabotage” raised the risk of stage 6 load shedding in South Africa.
DNG lands South Africa’s first LNG cargo
DNG Energy has received a cargo of LNG from the Netherlands – South Africa’s first such delivery.
UKCI, Norfund make onshore wind move
UK Climate Investments (UKCI) and Norfund are teaming up to back a joint venture investing in onshore wind farms in South Africa.
South Africa’s hydrogen plans
South Africa is struggling with its domestic energy mix, not least its heavy reliance on coal, but sees hydrogen as an opportunity to pursue.
Shell’s Eastern Cape seismic under fire
Opposition is building against Shell’s plan for a 3D seismic survey of South Africa’s southeast coast.
Sasol’s plans slated as “risky, expensive and potentially unfeasible”
Petrochemical giant Sasol has come under fire for its emission reduction plans, particularly around its reliance on new technologies and resources to deliver the needed gains.
Jobs, cash and power, it’s all on the line for Africa’s COP26 hopes
Climate change is a global problem but some areas have more to lose, particularly those in the developing economies.
Eskom welcomes foreign transition funding
An international partnership will provide $8.5 billion over the next three to five years to support South Africa’s move to a low-carbon economy.
Energy Council to speak with one voice for industry
A group of CEOs and government officials have launched the Energy Council of South Africa.
SA cannot afford to miss its energy transition opportunity
South Africa has an advantage if it can move fast to lock-in progress on the energy transition, Old Mutual Alternative Investments CEO Paul Boynton has said.
Let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past in Africa’s energy transition
Africa has suffered in the past as a result of European ambitions and this must not be repeated as the world works out how best to tackle climate change, participants at an Aberdeen University event said.
South Africa picks renewable winners for Window 5
South Africa has announced the winners for the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 5.