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Matla-Urja: Redefining energy infrastructure and workforce for the future
The energy sector is undergoing profound changes globally. Discussions at the Matla-Urja Energy Conference, held on 27–28 November at Wits Business School, outlined the…
Matla-Urja: NTPC and Eskom sign collaboration agreement to enhance power sector capabilities
India’s largest energy conglomerate The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and South Africa’s power utility Eskom signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the…
Matla-Urja: Power regulatory ecosystems – Mapping India and South Africa’s energy transition
Two nations at different stages of energy transformation converged at the Matla-Urja Energy Conference to share insights into power sector restructuring and renewable energy…
Rushing decarbonisation is not the answer, says Energy Council’s MacKay
While South Africa’s plan is bold, all types of technologies are needed to solve the crisis and ensure that the system has capacity and can withstand the transition
Calls for South Africa’s ‘green’ hydrogen projects to get going
Industry players have said the country could lose out on investments