Africa Energy to produce first gas from South Africa's biggest gas field in 2033
Africa Energy Corp, a Canadian-listed company, aims to begin production of South Africa's biggest gas discovery by 2033. Its CEO made the announcement on Tuesday as it pushed ahead with a project that former operator TotalEnergies abandoned. The company is waiting for regulatory approval on a revised environmental authorisation in order to survey Block 11B/12B of South Africa's south coast. South Africa is diversifying away from coal-fired electricity generation by using domestic gas. A flurry new projects are being pursued, including the first liquefied gas import terminal on the east coast.
Mossel Bay Port Ready to Serve Total
South Africa’s smallest commercial port, the Port of Mossel Bay is well equipped to provide value following global energy giant Total’s significant gas condensate discovery on the Brulpadda prospects, located on Block 11B/12B in the Outeniqua Basin, 175 kilometres off the southern coast of South Africa, announced Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).The authority has dispelled criticism that it may not be ready to answer the call for capacity necessitated by the recent discovery…
South Africa's PetroSA Ends CEO's Contract After Probe
Press release - South Africa's state oil company PetroSA said on Friday it had terminated its chief executive officer's contract, after placing her on special leave alongside two other executives to allow an investigation into their performance. PetroSA said in a statement that it had reached an agreement with Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo, but the terms were confidential. "I am not in a position to say anything beside what is stated in the press release," spokesman Thabo Mabaso said.
