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Eskom launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, Gauteng. The pilot project includes the procurement of 20 electric vehicles ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks for operational use and the installation o

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has partnered with Nepoworx, a renewable energy and enterprise development facilitator, to launch a R5 million to R10 million programme aimed at addressing the energy needs of township small businesses. The initiative, an extension of the IDC

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has reaffirmed Sasols monopoly in the South African piped gas industry through its latest consultation document, which highlights the ongoing inadequacy of competition in the market. The document, now open for public commentary, underlines th

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has reaffirmed Sasols monopoly in the South African piped gas industry through its latest consultation document, which highlights the ongoing inadequacy of competition in the market. The document, now open for public commentary, underlines th

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has granted Eskom a licence to operate the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 for an additional 20 years, extending its operation until July 21, 2044. Koeberg Unit 1 contributes 930 MW of power to the national grid. This extension means Koeberg wil

Eskom has announced the recommencement of load reduction across the country. According to the utility, 94% of the countrys overloaded transformers are in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and North West. These areas will be targeted for load red

The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (NERSA) decision to implement municipal tariff increases without cost studies is unlawful and invalid. Last month, civil rights organisation, AfriForum, submitted an urgent application to the hig

Transnet plans to appeal the over R6billion damages awarded by the Gauteng High Court to Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies for allegedly overcharging for the use of its fuel pipelines. Transnet Pipelines transports crude oil for Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies from Durban to the Natref crude oil

Transnet plans to appeal the over R6 bn damages awarded by the Gauteng High Court to Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies for allegedly overcharging for the use of its fuel pipelines. Transnet Pipelines transports crude oil for both Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies from Durban to the Natref crude oil

AfriForum, the civil rights organisation, has submitted an urgent application to the North Gauteng High Court to interdict Nersa from approving municipal electricity tariff increases. The annual electricity tariff increase is set to take place on July 1. The organisation applie

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) registered 105 new generation facilities with a total capacity of 788 MW and an investment value of R18,4 billion from January to March 2024 (NERSAs fourth quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year). The regulator said this continued the steady