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Major oil spill hits South Africa’s west coast after cargo ship breaks apart
An oil spill emergency has struck South Africa's west coast after the MV Ultra Galaxy cargo ship broke apart during severe weather, leading to a coordinated clean-up effort.
TotalEnergies withdraws from two South African gas fields
TotalEnergies said the gas fields could not be turned into a commercial development as it appeared to be too challenging to economically develop and monetise for the South African market.
Lost crude oil cargo costs Porto Shipping billions in settlement claim
Porto, which had had the matter dismissed with costs by the Durban High Court on Friday, had brought an appeal that the ownership of the New Endeavour could not be ascribed to it.
World oil demand grows amid Red Sea shipping disruptions: IEA
The global oil demand is expected to rise sharply as the supply routed through the Red Sea has come under attack by Yemen’s Huthi Rebels who are protesting the Israel-Palestine war.
China-Central Asia natural gas pipeline fostering a shared future
Gas from over 100 wells scattered across the desert is transported to the processing plant.
African Oil Week: The mice are escaping from Eskom and Transnet, says Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe was one of the main speakers at the African Oil Week conference in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Kensington community gets lawyers as it takes fight for gas to Egoli Gas
The Kensington Community Association has enlisted the services of the Legal Resource Centre as it prepares to take its fight for natural gas to Egoli Gas.
Purchase oil from Russia and Venezuela, SACP tells government
SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila says exploring alternative oil and fuel supply sources can go a long way in helping our nation to reduce imported oil and fuel price increases and bring down the ever-rising cost of living.
LOOK: Illegal mining results in another sinkhole in Joburg, road closed
This is another incident in a string of tragedies that has brought the issue of illegal mining in and around Johannesburg to the forefront.
WATCH: Latest update on gas explosion in Joburg city
A gas explosion impacted approximately five blocks of Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD, resulting in massive damage to the city’s roads and infrastructure and leaving many people shaken last week.
Education fund launched for African students in the energy sector
The AEC Energy Education Fund 2023 will award eight exceptional students, with special consideration given to female students. To be eligible for the award, applicants must under 35 years old and enrolled in undergraduate/postgraduate level studies in any oil, gas or energy-related field.
Key takeaways from the WMO’s State of the Climate report
Concentrations of the three main greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide – reached record highs in 2021.
LOOK: Clean-up operation under way as low tide exposes suspected old oil spill at Cape Town’s St James beach
The City of Cape Town said that a clean-up operation is currently under way at St James tidal pool and the surrounding beach on the False Bay coast.
These common petrol-saving hacks will not get you more out of your fuel
Motorists use different tactics to help them get more mileage. However, some of these could be doing more harm than good.
Almost 14 000 Nigerians take Shell to court over impact of pollution
The company says it bears no responsibility for the clandestine siphoning off of oil from its pipelines by organised gangs, which it says causes many spills.
WATCH: Greenpeace documentary exposes big oil’s toxic impact on Durban community
The documentary, highlighting the plight of the community of Wentworth at the hands of surrounding fossil fuel industries will soon be available for streaming.
WATCH: Saudi Arabia gathers China's Xi Jinping with Arab leaders in 'new era' of ties
Leaders of Arab League states spanning the Gulf, Levant and Africa began arriving in Riyadh on Thursday when President Xi Jinping received a lavish reception by Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, but do petrol-saving hacks work?
The increase in fuel may see many turn to unorthodox methods to try to get the most out of every litre of fuel, but do they really work?
Myths busted: doing these things will not save you petrol
There are many tactics that motorists believe could help them get more mileage, however, some of these tactics could be doing more bad than good.
Measuring the carbon footprint of Qatar’s massive $220 billion World Cup investment
Since Qatar won the bid in 2010 to host the Fifa 2022 World Cup, the country has been busy preparing for the prestigious event that kicked off on November 20. The tournament that started with the match between Qatar and Ecuador and which features 32 national teams, is set to attract some 1. 5 million visitors to the tiny desert country.
State-owned company starts oil drilling at field in northern Nigeria
Nigeria's state-owned NNPC Ltd on Tuesday started drilling for oil and gas at a field in northern Nigeria that has reserves of 1 billion barrels, as the country seeks to produce crude outside the Niger Delta for the first time.
Qatar signs world’s longest gas supply deal with China
QatarEnergy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China on Monday, calling it the longest ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia at a time when Europe is scrambling for alternative sources.
‘Rush for gas will ruin the climate’
OPINION: If the green transformation is successful, it will result in a cleaner planet, less pollution, more robust economies, and healthier populations, writes Kershni Ramreddi.
Historical win for Mozambique as it exports liquefied natural gas for the first time
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced Sunday the start of the export of Liquefied Natural Gas in Mozambique, as the oil tanker British Sponsor has already left Mozambican territorial waters carrying the first cargo of LNG produced by the Coral South Floating Liquefied Natural Gas project in the north of the country.
WATCH: Festival of Alternatives to highlight effects of gas and oil exploration on SA
The start of the festival on November 12 is timed to coincide with the Global Day of Action, civil society’s response to the UNFCCC’s Conference of the Polluters Summit.