Coal remains king as Sasol scrambles to run on gas and hydrogen in SA
Sasol aims to be among Africa’s largest buyers of renewable energy – a complex green transition plan as it is still firmly tied to fossil fuels.
Sasol aims to be among Africa’s largest buyers of renewable energy – a complex green transition plan as it is still firmly tied to fossil fuels.
South Africa is under pressure to move away from fossil fuels towards green energy – all whilst tackling deep-seated socioeconomic issues.
The explosive revelations about Eskom being circulated shows how the power crisis revolves around corruption, crime and coal.
Eskom nearing bankruptcy and the growing severity of power cuts have forced a change in thinking by the ANC – with concessions now possible.
Transnet has a new potential strategy – a smaller rail network to focus on delivering more profitable cargo loads.
In this interview with Alec Hogg of BizNews, James Lorimer unpacks how illegal mining has become big business in SA’s coal mining centre.
Energy analyst, Chris Yelland says there is evidence already in the coal export industry of decline and the industry should start preparing for a future without coal.
This story has valence by dint of its almost unassailable natural logic, the basic argument being that liquified natural gas could transform our economy and solve a slew of problems.
All charges against environmental activist Lucky Shabalala have been withdrawn. This is seen as a victory, not only for Shabalala but for all environmental groups and activists in the country.
Bevan Robert Jones is looking at alternative ways to deal with the environmental problem linked to mining.