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EU methane emissions policies will affect Africa’s energy transition

Environment Joel Sam - 9 Aug 2020

African hydrocarbons producers would do well to commit to existing venting and flaring regulations — because methane-specific policies are coming

South Africa prioritises fossil fuels over clean energy in post-Covid-19 recovery packages

Environment Chido Muzondo & Richard Bridle - 28 Jul 2020

The country is among the G20 countries who have invested in electricity produced from coal, oil and gas at the cost of addressing climate change

No plan as coal jobs go extinct

Article Sipho Kings - 18 Apr 2019

Globally, energy workers are being helped to transition into new positions. SA lags behind

Powering Africa up: A low-carbon energy future is needed

Article Lebo Mahlare - 22 Mar 2019

There are large off-grid opportunities that countries need to encourage to reach more people at a faster rate

Six bold ideas to accelerate sustainable energy innovation

Article Tatsuo Masuda - 22 Mar 2019

Substantial acceleration in sustainable energy innovation is needed now

Wits Business School addresses the energy sector skills shortage

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Oct 2018

An MA and a postgraduate diploma in the field of Energy Leadership will be launched in January 2019

Clean energy crucial for poor countries

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Apr 2012

Oil importing costs have outweighed overseas financial aid received by developing countries in Africa, highlighting why Africa needs clean energy.

Iran lashes out at Western motives

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Mar 2012

Iran has condemned what it calls the use of oil as a political tool against producers, referring to Western sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme.

Tight budgets put a damper on renewables investment

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Jan 2012

Experts are warning that a global economic slowdown and the eurozone debt crisis have curbed government investment in renewable energy.

SA nuclear power could be worth at least R1-trillion

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Oct 2011

Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has confirmed that a tender proposal for 9600 MW of nuclear power could be worth at least R1-trillion.

International Energy Agency brings SA in from the cold

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Jul 2011

The energy department will sign an agreement with the International Energy Agency on Monday that will help drive energy efficiency in South Africa.

A spoonful of sugar (could) make the world go around

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Jul 2011

The current frank discussions internationally and in South Africa on the role of biofuels are both timely and welcome, writes <b>Emile van Zyl</b>.

Energy efficiency a key driver of ABB products and services

Article Advertorial - 1 Jul 2011

Concern about the risk of climate change is growing. It requires action by governments, industry and consumers to reduce carbon emissions.

Emissions turn heat on COP17

Article Fiona Macleod - 3 Jun 2011

Evidence that greenhouse gas emissions last year were the highest in history has put pressure on South African negotiators.

Fixing buildings

Article Fiona Macleod - 3 Jun 2011

Report highlights path to efficient structures.

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