The South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has switched to a new formula for calculating official domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, linked to Argus calculations of freight and logistics costs. The formula will be used to generate an import parity price and is based on Saudi Arabia's official contract prices for butane and propane, and a freight element produced by Argus, all published in the daily Argus International LPG report. The formula, known … [Read more...] about South Africa switches to new LPG pricing model
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Coega identified as one of two sites to benefit from Gas to Power Programme
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) was highlighted yesterday as one of two sites to benefit from the Gas to Power Programme. Jeff Radebe, in his maiden budget speech as Minister of Energy, highlighted the importance of the Energy mix to enable economic growth. “No industrial power can exist without developing its energy apparatus, in general, and expanding its electrification program, in particular,” says Jeff Radebe, Minister of Energy. The CDC, allocated a 1000MW gas to power plant … [Read more...] about Coega identified as one of two sites to benefit from Gas to Power Programme
Coega in Running for R25 Billion 1000MW Gas to Power Plant
The Coega SEZ continues to spark interest from the energy sector, and is poised for the 1000 MW of gas to power plant valued in excess of R25-billion Investors in the energy sector are continuing to plug into the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for a wide spectrum of technologies, ranging from renewable energy, gas to nuclear, says Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, Head of Marketing and Communications at the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). “The Coega SEZ has been identified by the Department of … [Read more...] about Coega in Running for R25 Billion 1000MW Gas to Power Plant
Coega critical to South Africa’s Gas localisation Programme
Minister for Energy, Tina Joemat?Pettersson announced that the Department of Energy (DoE) "will make a preliminary information memorandum on the MW (Megawatts) gas to power programme available to the market in the second quarter of the 2016/2017 financial year". This, the minister explained, will lay the foundation "prior to commencing with the formal procurement process later in the year." The minister further outlined in her policy speech that the Port of Ngqura - adjacent to the Coega IDZ, … [Read more...] about Coega critical to South Africa’s Gas localisation Programme
Coega best positioned for Energy – GAS to power solution
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that energy development from gas in South Africa is entering a ‘golden age,’ and gaining significant momentum. “Energy development from gas is especially important because it will assist the country to meet base-load energy needs between 2020 and 2030. The upside for gas to power projects is its character for relatively shorter gestation period,” said Sandisiwe Ncemane, CDC Energy Manager. The CDC issued a tender notice for an … [Read more...] about Coega best positioned for Energy – GAS to power solution
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Opening of new Nelson Mandela Bay gas facility
The opening of Reatile Gaz's first Eastern Cape facility today signals another step forward in the company's positive growth path and strengthens the local supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for industry and the hospitality sector. The depot and cylinder-filling facility in Markman, Port Elizabeth, extends the national footprint of Reatile Gaz and supports the company's ability to meet the demands of key national customers, as well as its wide base of small and medium enterprise … [Read more...] about Opening of new Nelson Mandela Bay gas facility
PE Train Station Gas Explosion Images
As luck would have it I was attending to the Apprentice Longhair at one of her extreme sports in Theesecombe when the news about the Gas Pipe Explosion at the Port Elizabeth main train station broke. Luckily only three people were injured in the blast, the effects of which seem to have been neatly absorbed by a large bus which must have shielded many more from injury or possibly even death. As further luck would have it my mate, Anton at NSA Burglar Alarms was on the e-mail list of images … [Read more...] about PE Train Station Gas Explosion Images
How to Use LPGas Safely
For the past twenty three years, the LPGas Safety Association of South Africa (LPGSASA) has been promoting the safe use of this versatile and highly efficient energy source. The lessons learnt, the standards created and the safety procedures instituted are all in place, for the benefit of the consumer. As a non-commercial, non profit organisation, the LPGSASA’s main focus is to ensure that LPGas is used responsibly and safely in all applications. Today’s energy scenario, with a … [Read more...] about How to Use LPGas Safely
