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South Africa’s Eskom, Swiss Firm launch next-generation battery project
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South Africa’s Eskom, Swiss Firm launch next-generation battery project

South Africa is stepping up efforts to overhaul its power sector as state-owned utility Eskom joins forces with Swiss energy storage company Energy Vault to develop a large-scale gravity battery project aimed at cutting the country’s dependence on coal.  The project will be built at Eskom’s Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga, a coal-fired plant that has supplied electricity to South…

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Trafigura targets stake in South Africa’s Natref refinery

Trafigura, a leading independent global commodities trader, is among a trio of global commodities traders competing for a 36.36% stake in South Africa’s Natref refinery, underscoring renewed international interest in strategic African energy infrastructure. The Singapore-based commodities giant is facing competition from industry rivals Vitol and Glencore as bidding advances for the minority holding in the 108,500-barrel-per-day refinery. The stake…

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South Africa power dispute deepens as Eskom faces pressure over grid control shift
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Eskom urged to shift grid control to NTCSA amid South Africa power strain

South Africa’s power sector is under fresh strain as tensions rise between Eskom and independent power producers, sharpening concerns about grid access, energy security and the pace of renewable energy investment.  A recent court ruling has brought the issue into sharper focus, raising questions about how scarce grid capacity is shared in one of Africa’s tightest electricity markets. Demand for…

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Vivo Energy
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Vivo Energy to invest $130 million in Durban to expand South Africa storage

Vivo Energy’s $130 million Durban project expands fuel storage, enhancing South Africa’s resilience against global supply disruptions.

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Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
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Eskom’s Koeberg unit hits 99.4% output after yearlong run   

Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Unit 2 ran 365 days uninterrupted, delivering 946 MW to Cape Town and boosting South Africa’s grid stability.

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Kulani Energy, a wholly Black women-owned engineering and energy infrastructure firm
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Kulani Energy expands grid reach with Optipower deal

Kulani Energy has acquired key assets from Optipower, a business that previously operated under Murray & Roberts Limited, now in business rescue. The transaction was completed through Kulani Energy’s subsidiary, OptiProjects, which focuses on power transmission, distribution and renewable energy infrastructure.  The deal strengthens Kulani Energy’s role in engineering, procurement and construction at a time when South Africa is working…

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