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Firm cites plans to mitigate downturn
14th March 2025

To navigate and mitigate the challenges facing the petrochemicals industry, South Korean chemicals company SK Chemicals, last month announced that it would be focusing on high-value-added specialty... 


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Chemicals producer launches new product for citrus black spot control
14th March 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Germany-based chemicals company BASF is leading the way in innovative agricultural solutions with its latest citrus black spot (CBS) control product, Revycare, which allows agricultural citrus... 


Sasol's Secunda plant
Research strongly forecasts Secunda plant will wind down from 2030, but Sasol disagrees
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol is set to face significant headwinds at its Sasolburg and Secunda operations in the coming decade, including a R30-billion-a-year carbon tax cost. Researchers, having... 


Saudi Arabia’s Maaden raises $1.25bn to fund mining growth
Saudi Arabia’s Maaden raises $1.25bn to fund mining growth
10th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Arabian Mining Co., commonly known as Maaden, has raised $1.25-billion from its debut Islamic bond sale as the company looks to fund a huge expansion program over the next five years. Maaden... 


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Sasol seriously working on biofuel projects, especially for mining applications
5th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol is actively examining second-generation biofuel feedstocks – that is, energy crops – assured the group’s Sustainable Carbon Solutions Head, Ken Sarman, on... 


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MetaleN
31st January 2025

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 


Advanced Fire Global
Delivering proven safety solutions for Africa’s mining industry
24th January 2025

Africa’s largest integrated fire suppression and combined site service provider, Advanced Fire Global is poised for an exciting year of large-scale projects across Africa in 2025.  The company’s... 


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Aqua Horizon Technologies leads the fight against water contamination
17th January 2025

Water contamination is a silent crisis threatening industries, communities and ecosystems across the globe. From industrial effluents polluting rivers to oil spills compromising groundwater, the... 


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Delba Electrical celebrates over six decades of rotating electrical machine repairs
13th December 2024

For more than six decades, Delba has led the industry in the repair of rotating electrical machines, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted and reliable service providers. As the company... 


Joseph Zinyana, CEO at New Age Engineering Solutions
Joseph Zinyana
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Joseph Zinyana, CEO at New Age Engineering Solutions, a structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process consulting firm 


Mulilo wind power project in De Aar
TotalEnergies, partners start building 260 MW of renewable-energy capacity for Sasol, Air Liquide
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy company TotalEnergies and its consortium partners Mulilo and Reatile Group have reached financial close and started construction on a 140 MW wind farm and 120 MW solar plant, near De Aar, in... 


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Sustainable aviation fuels output growing but long journey ahead to meet agreed goals
22nd November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) generate much lower carbon emissions, across their entire lifecycle, than conventional jet fuels. SAF can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared with... 


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Sasol's performance lags in Q1 owing to chemical market, coal quality issues
22nd October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals group Sasol has reported a mixed production and sales performance for the three months ended September 30, with the company having been impacted on by the stronger rand,... 


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Event an opportunity to source new tech
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET will attend this year’s Manufacturing Indaba – to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, on October 22 and 23 – to scout new... 


LTA Autecon celebrates 40 years of SMEIPP construction excellence
LTA Autecon celebrates 40 years of SMEIPP construction excellence
10th October 2024

LTA Autecon, formerly known as Grinaker-LTA Mechanical & Electrical, has recently redefined its distinct identity and strategic positioning as a market leader in the structural, mechanical,... 


China’s top miner to spend $24bn on coal-to-oil project
10th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

China’s biggest coal miner announced the construction this week of another massive project to supply feedstock for petrochemicals makers and help clear a prospective surplus of the fossil fuel.... 


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Diaphragm pumps key for chemicals sector
27th September 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of flow creation and industrial product supplier Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are... 


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UK foundry first user of new austenitic steels
20th September 2024

British steel foundry Furniss & White has become the first company in the world to manufacture castings using an “innovative new series of high-strength austenitic stainless steels”. Furniss &... 


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Company extends pump range
13th September 2024

Slurry pump technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has extended its range of slurry pumps for the mining industry to include an acid-resistant super duplex stainless steel (SDSS)... 


Advanced Group leading African market in total risk management
Advanced Group leading African market in total risk management
5th September 2024

Since its modest inception in 2000, the Advanced Group of Companies has evolved into a formidable presence within the risk management, risk mitigation and emergency response markets. Rooted in... 


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Good progress on air quality frameworks, but implementation needed
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has a robust framework to manage air quality, as well as regulations and standards that serve as a yardstick for measuring and monitoring harmful emissions. The country also follows... 


Invincible Valves strives to enhance customers’ bottom line
Invincible Valves strives to enhance customers’ bottom line
2nd September 2024

Valves manufacturer Invincible Valves was established in 1982 and has since grown into a medium-sized enterprise located in Knights, Germiston. Invincible Valves prides itself on service excellence... 


Rand Instruments Africa
Rand Instruments Africa
30th August 2024

Established in 1998, Rand Instruments Africa specialises in providing critical design engineering and manufacturing services to a diverse portfolio of global, national and international... 


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MetaleN
23rd August 2024

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 


Women in Industry - ECS Associates
Women in Industry - ECS Associates
23rd August 2024

Leaders in PMO services through collaborative project strategies, contract advisory consulting and training. Engineering consultants ECS Associates has great pleasure in honouring Engineering... 


Sasol's Secunda plant
Sasol profit plunges 66% on weak chemical prices, skips final dividend
20th August 2024 By: Reuters

South African petrochemicals company Sasol reported a 66% fall in full-year profit on Tuesday, mainly due to weaker chemical prices, and skipped a final dividend. Headline earnings, which strip out... 


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Advanced Group providing turnkey fire mitigation, suppression solutions
20th August 2024

Built on the back of a growing demand for a reliable, top-end service provider, safety and risk management specialist Advanced Group continues to evolve to include products and services that can... 


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Oil group acquires interest in hydrogen firm
9th August 2024

Saudi Arabia’s State oil producer Aramco has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 50% equity interest in the Jubail-based Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (BHIG), a wholly owned... 


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Sasol reports improvements across the energy segments, but volatility remains
22nd July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol has reported a 3% year-on-year increase in mining productivity for the 2024 financial year ended June 30, with productivity of 983 tons per continuous miner per shift... 


South Africa to lay out carbon market regulation proposals
19th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to lay out its proposals for how to regulate carbon markets in the country in the next few months. The government department said it plans to publish a... 


Maersk tankers and competitors bet billions on ammonia fuel carriers
15th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Some of the biggest names in shipping are betting billions of dollars on tankers to transport a type of ammonia that’s scarcely being produced today — wagering it will become integral to the... 


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Manufacturer boosts project activity
12th July 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial vacuum equipment company Applied Vacuum and Silencing continues to increase its project portfolio by providing full turnkey vacuum product and service solutions for multisectoral clients... 


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NDT testing expert launches vendor inspection services
5th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection provider DEKRA Industrial South Africa (SA) has launched local vendor inspection and expediting services, leveraging its global vendor inspection... 


Schneider Electric launches PowerLogic P7 power and control platform for complex and high-demand applications
Schneider Electric launches PowerLogic P7 power and control platform for complex and high-demand applications
10th June 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled the latest device in its PowerLogic range of products – the PowerLogic P7 digital... 


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Targeted training to address potential workplace hazards
7th June 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In fostering an awareness of safety in the workplace, adult-based education and training provider the DEKRA Institute of Learning (IOL) stresses the importance of targeted occupational health and... 


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Solutions provider helps manage emissions reduction
17th May 2024 By: Halima Frost

As a company that delivers modern, efficient solutions for oil and gas burner and boiler installations, Combustion Technology prides itself on its continuous carbon reduction cognisance, both for... 


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Firm showcases industrial valve range
17th May 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has presented its range of industrial slurry valves, which has been designed to cope efficiently in harsh conditions. This range includes robust butterfly and... 


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Foundries resilient despite challenges – organisation
17th May 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Key industry support initiative the National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN) asserts that the health of the foundry sector has remained resilient despite significant challenges in recent years... 


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Macroeconomic factors dampen Sasol’s year-to-date performance
23rd April 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and JSE-listed petrochemicals company Sasol says its energy business benefitted from higher basic fuel prices, as well as improved refining margins towards the end of the nine months ended... 


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Driller foresees revenue boost with strong order book
19th April 2024 By: Halima Frost

Boring and drilling services provider Master Drilling is optimistic its revenue for this year will improve on the back of a strong order book, the company reported during its 2023 full-year results... 


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Agreement extends stainless steel reach
5th April 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Austenitic stainless steels specialist N’GENIUS Materials Technology has reached an agreement with UK-based stainless steel manufacturer Project Pipeline Supply (PPS) to sell and distribute... 


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Company invests in driver, vehicle management systems
15th March 2024 By: Halima Frost

Specialist transport group Unitrans continues to invest heavily in various event-based in-vehicle management systems (IVMS) to ensure the safety of its drivers, fleet and cargo in its chemical and... 


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Biobased plastics launched to transform auto sector
15th March 2024

A consortium led by sustainable technology innovator Sonichem has been granted nearly R14.6-million in funding from UK government agency Innovate UK’s 'Resource efficiency for materials and... 


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