With electricity demand still straining supply, South Africa’s state-owned utility, Eskom, is looking to invest in new generation facilities, rationalise consumption and diversify its energy mix.
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Economic update | Bridging South Africa’s energy gap
18 Dec 2013
Articles & Analysis | Ray of sun: The government is focusing on developing solar alternatives from The Report: South Africa 2013
The case for developing solar energy in South Africa is a strong one. The vast majority of the nation’s interior terrain has an average insolation in excess of 5000 Wh per sq metre per day, while the annual 24-hour solar radiation average for the nation stands at 220 W per sq metre, compared to 150 W per sq metre in some parts of the US and 100...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Brian Dames, Chief Executive Officer, Eskom from The Report: South Africa 2013
Articles & Analysis | Dig deep: Shale gas reserves have the potential to dramatically reverse the domestic energy deficit from The Report: South Africa 2013
The natural gas profile of South Africa shows an obvious imbalance. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the country produced 1.27bn cu metres of natural gas in 2011, but consumed more than three times that amount – some 4.5bn cu metres. Imports from Mozambique made up the difference between domestic demand and supply,...
Articles & Analysis | Balance of power: Growth and population expansion are placing greater demands on the power supply from The Report: South Africa 2013
With a history of making the most of its domestic energy resources, South Africa adapted its power stations to accommodate its plentiful but low-quality coal, and developed innovative synthetic fuel technology to replace imported crude oil during its years of economic isolation. Massive coal reserves, a successful nuclear power programme,...
Articles & Analysis | Overcoming challenges: Addressing labour issues is a matter of importance for mine operators and the state from The Report: South Africa 2013
The issue of labour has emerged as one of the most salient challenges faced by South Africa’s mining sector. In early 2012 wildcat strikes in Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg plant, the world’s largest platinum mine, ended in rioting and a six-week production stoppage that cost the company 3000 oz per day. By August unrest had spread to Lonmin’s...