https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/834.html South Africa news 15 Coal, Oil & Gas news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/834.html en-us Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:56:24 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vivo-energys-engen-launches-new-cost-effective-fuel-in-south-africa-295827a Engen, the South African oil company owned by Vivo Energy, has launched V-Max, a new fuel brand designed to help drivers get the most out of every litre. 1-273210 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/quality-products-expertise-and-certification-add-to-air-products-strength-in-food-grade-gases-306388a Air Products South Africa highlighted the company’s quality food-grade gas products and technical expertise at Propak Cape 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 27-29 October 2026. The focus of the stand was to illustrate the application of the Freshline™ range for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to extend the shelf life of products, the carbonation of beverages and liquid nitrogen (LIN) dispensing to build internal pressure in lightweight PET bottles and cans. 1-273183 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/grindrod-advances-private-access-to-sa-freight-rail-network-740712a Grindrod has completed its first test train on Transnet's North-East Corridor, becoming the first private Train Operating Company (TOC) to operate on South Africa's national freight rail network under the open-access framework. 1-273102 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-first-gas-power-tender-falls-through-747582a The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said South Africa’s first gas tender for private producers to generate 2,000 megawatts (MW) of power has closed without a preferred bidder being selected due to gas-supply challenges. 1-272922 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/central-energy-fund-gets-r10bn-for-fuel-levy-relief-in-south-africa-303428a In his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, announced that the government will allocate R10 bn to the Central Energy Fund (CEF) to provide much-needed relief at the pumps for South Africans. As a result, the government will reduce the general fuel levy by R3 per litre for diesel and R1.50 per litre for petrol. 1-272773 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mozambique-eyes-sasol-and-rompco-buy-in-for-new-gas-project-747162a Mozambique’s state-owned oil company, ENH, is in talks with potential investors, including South Africa’s Sasol and the pipeline company Rompco, for a new natural gas project, the chief executive of ENH said, as the country aims to become a regional “power hub”. 1-272672 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exxonmobil-warns-sa-needs-a-solution-for-its-growing-gas-needs-747142a The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, outlined South Africa’s plans to prioritise gas-to-power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to strengthen the reliability of electricity supply. However, at the recent African Energy Week in Cape Town, ExxonMobil’s Anish Patel warned that the country faces a widening gap between gas demand and supply. 1-272652 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/environmental-concerns-over-totalenergies-exploration-in-sa-dismissed-303738a The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, David Maynier, has dismissed a challenge lodged by conservationists against an environmental authorisation to allow exploration in TotalEnergies-operated Block 3B/4B off the country’s West Coast. 1-272613 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eni-dangote-totalenergies-and-more-win-big-at-african-energy-awards-636151a At the 2026 African Energy Awards in Cape Town, the African Energy Chamber recognised key players powering Africa, including Eni’s discoveries in Angola and the Ivory Coast, the Dangote Refinery’s production ramp-up, and TotalEnergies’ Hydra hybrid project in South Africa. 1-272571 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/petrol-price-could-rise-by-r5-in-november-suggests-cef-data-181036a South Africans could face a nasty surprise in November, as early Central Energy Fund (CEF) projections indicate petrol prices could rise by nearly R5 per litre. 1-272438 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa