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African economic expansion need not threaten global carbon targets: study points out the path to green growth
13th August 2024 Africa contributes only about 4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The continent consumes the least energy for each person, compared with... →
Global energy winners will be those transitioning quickly and effectively 
By: Martin Creamer 8th August 2024 When it comes to the energy transition, the countries that implement the strongest energy portfolios and power grids the fastest and most... →
Herbert Smith Freehills hires leading project finance lawyer as a partner in Johannesburg
8th August 2024 Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has hired Patrick Hirsch as a partner in the Projects, Energy, and Infrastructure (PEI) team... →
Astron’s a terrific asset, ferrochrome’s helping world to decarbonise, says Glencore
By: Martin Creamer 8th August 2024 Astron Energy, which has successfully rebranded one of South Africa’s transport fuel forecourt networks, is described by Glencore CEO Gary Nagle as... →
SAWEA concerned about Nersa rejecting Eskom’s grid allocation application
By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th August 2024 The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has expressed concern about the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) decision to... →
Grid infrastructure holds potential for South Africa if properly leveraged – expert
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 2nd August 2024 Power and energy expert Vally Padayachee has emphasised the untapped potential and critical importance of optimising the country’s grid system,... →
Africa could see 3.3m new jobs across 12 green sectors by 2030 – report
By: Schalk Burger 2nd August 2024 An estimated 3.3-million new, direct jobs could be created across 12 green subsectors in Africa by 2030, a report published by staffing specialist... →
Green hydrogen strategy: A guide to design
30th July 2024 Green hydrogen offers a sustainable solution to reduce emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, and has the potential to play a leading role in global... →
