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 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:40:55 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigeria-niger-and-algeria-push-ahead-with-4128km-gas-export-corridor-to-europe-064355a The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a 4,128km project linking Nigeria, Niger and Algeria, is moving ahead with construction now underway on Algeria’s section and Niger expected to begin work in 2027. 1-269087 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/it-a-gas-exxon-mobil-to-supply-sa-first-planned-lng-terminal-408709a Exxon Mobil announced that it has signed a preliminary deal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to South Africa's Zululand Energy Terminal in Richards Bay, which will be the country's first LNG import facility once built. 1-269065 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tshabalala-endorses-dangote-vision-for-continental-expansion-734572a Standard Bank group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth ambitions of Dangote Industries, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and future expansion projects across Africa. 1-268912 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-first-lng-import-terminal-gassed-up-in-new-eskom-zululand-agreement-512750a South Africa’s gas-to-power programme is, well, cooking with gas as Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a heads of agreement (HOA) to establish the framework for a long-term strategic partnership. 1-268816 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/energy-needs-and-environmental-protection-square-off-in-court-956024a The battle over oil and gas exploration in South Africa intensified this week, as environmentalists took seismic survey approvals to the Western Cape High Court. While judgment is pending, the case highlights the urgent balancing act between energy needs and environmental protection. 1-268794 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-levy-drop-to-cushion-sa-as-petrol-price-reaches-record-high-178296a The petrol price in South Africa may have skyrocketed to a record R28.06 per litre (for inland 95 unleaded) since tensions flared between Israel, the US and Iran. But the government believes its reduction in the general fuel levy will actively cushion South Africans against even steeper hikes and shield the economy from broader inflationary pressures. 1-268748 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-fuel-supply-and-the-iran-war-data-black-holes-and-low-strategic-stock-put-the-country-at-risk-623701a The supply of crude oil to the world had been reduced by about 7.5% to 10.1% by March 2026 in what the World Bank described as the largest oil market disruption in history. The fall was a result of the attacks on Iran by Israel and the US and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 1-268701 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fishers-in-court-to-stop-west-coast-oil-search-289677a Small-scale fishing cooperatives and environmental organisations are seeking to overturn government approval granted to TGS Geophysical Company for a 3D seismic survey off South Africa’s West Coast. The applicants argue that key environmental assessments were missing or inadequately considered, and that the potential cumulative impacts on marine life and fishing livelihoods were not properly evaluated. Government respondents argue that seismic surveying is a longstanding, regulated, non-invasive activity that does not involve drilling and was approved following a comprehensive assessment process. 1-268680 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/good-news-for-prime-offices-bad-news-for-five-day-commutes-734222a The traditional office model, long seen as the anchor of business life, is coming under renewed pressure as economic realities reshape how and where people work. 1-268582 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/oil-steadies-as-market-awaits-possible-us-iran-ceasefire-deal-512000a Oil futures steadied on Friday, 29 May, but were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the US and Iran had reached an agreement on a potential ceasefire extension. 1-268586 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas South Africa