Cape Town conference on the power and energy industry moves forward
Mantashe’s fossil fuel heavy energy plans are wildly out of line with needed climate action and a better energy future for South Africa
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/ 30 September 2008
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.
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.
Bobby Godsell wants to focus on South Africa’s energy future, without blaming anyone for its past, writes Lynley Donnelly.
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.
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.
Nuclear will continue to have its detractors around issues of safety, security and waste disposal, despite industry trends to recycle used fuel.
Backup electricity can be a costly exercise, writes Barrie Terblanche
Consumers are in for a tough time unless government injects more cash into Eskom.
Rising oil prices, global food shortages and the economic crisis are proof for many survivalists that society is on the brink of meltdown.
A change in attitude is needed to keep building, writes Maya Fisher-French.
Diesel use in South Africa, driven by home generators and the trucking of coal to Eskom power stations