https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/693.html South Africa news 15 Energy news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/693.html en-us Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:02:53 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-is-the-energy-story-a-dual-challenge-and-opportunity-for-africa-292257a Both new risks and strategic opportunities are being created for African economies, as the global economy enters a period in which geopolitical fragmentation, energy security, technology investment and changing trade relationships are increasingly intertwined. 1-272190 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/powering-progress-the-pivotal-role-of-logistics-in-africas-renewable-energy-boom-303698a Africa is on the brink of a renewable energy transformation, a change that holds the promise of powering millions of homes and businesses while advancing sustainable development. With vast untapped natural resources and the pressing need to expand energy access, many countries across the continent are investing in solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects. Leading the way are nations like Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco, which have embraced solar farms, wind energy, and geothermal projects. With South Africa's ambitious Integrated Resource Plan, the country is set to diversify its energy portfolio significantly, incorporating wind, solar, and hydropower to reduce its reliance on coal. The implications for Africa’s energy security, economic development, and climate resilience are profound—but they depend significantly on one crucial factor: logistics. 1-272063 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/central-energy-fund-needs-over-r8bn-to-drop-sas-dependence-on-imported-fuels-308128a South Africa will need more than $8bn to revive two mothballed state-owned refineries, officials told lawmakers, as the country seeks to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported fuels. 1-271973 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/totalenergies-sweeps-in-as-fuel-supplier-after-namibia-drops-vitol-308158a Namibia has selected the TotalEnergies bidding group to supply the country’s bulk diesel and petrol needs for three months, from November to January, Energy Minister Modestus Amutse said. 1-271933 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-due-diligence-underpins-credible-mineral-asset-valuation-075265a With fierce competition globally for investment capital, independent due diligence is essential for the credible and accurate valuation of mineral assets – even when not formally required by stock exchanges or lenders. 1-271867 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/phelan-greens-clean-jet-fuel-project-leads-sas-green-hydrogen-push-419509a President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the first wave of six priority green hydrogen projects under South Africa’s national green hydrogen programme, signalling a shift from project planning to implementation and investment. 1-271765 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasols-sustainable-aviation-fuel-to-power-white-deserts-polar-trips-631741a South African petrochemical company Sasol signed an agreement to supply co-processed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to luxury tourism outfit, White Desert, for its polar trips to Antarctica, company officials said. 1-271741 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuel-companies-rebuked-for-greenwashing-964374a Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. 1-271644 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-fuel-shortages-to-come-warns-africas-biggest-oil-refinery-075445a Fuel shortages are expected to persist long after the US war with Iran due to the damage inflicted on refineries and the need to replenish stocks, the chief executive officer of Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery told Reuters. 1-271607 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa50-infrastructure-fund-plans-to-more-than-double-project-value-in-five-years-297717a Africa50, a Morocco-based infrastructure investment fund, aims to more than double the value of the projects it backs to at least $20bn over the next five years, its chief operating officer said. 1-271570 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa