Criticism as Shell signs $4bn Iraq oil deal

Oil giant Shell has become the first Western oil company to win significant access to the energy sector in Iraq since the 1970s, in a $4-billion move.

Investors open up to 'green crude'

Even for climate change optimists, it sounds too good to be true: a liquid fuel made from plants that is chemically identical to crude oil.

Could he be Eskom's godsend?

Bobby Godsell wants to focus on South Africa’s energy future, without blaming anyone for its past, writes Lynley Donnelly.

Energy costs whack Eskom

The spike in primary energy costs, mainly coal and diesel, has put a massive dent in Eskom's bottom line, the utility revealed in its annual results.

Today's gold rush is green

The UN admits that the past half-year was turbulent because of the credit crunch that sent shares reeling and dulled investors' appetite for risk.

Breakfast with Big Nuclear

Nuclear will continue to have its detractors around issues of safety, security and waste disposal, despite industry trends to recycle used fuel.

Generating your own

Backup electricity can be a costly exercise, writes Barrie Terblanche

Power users face 140% hike

Consumers are in for a tough time unless government injects more cash into Eskom.

A spoonful of sugar ...

The role of biofuels in soaring food prices is not straightforward and needs closer examination when it comes to the role they play in South Africa.

The new survivalism

Rising oil prices, global food shortages and the economic crisis are proof for many survivalists that society is on the brink of meltdown.

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