Energy Efficiency & Management

Importance of energy efficiency highlighted at DoE conference.

Biofuels

Innovation earns company biofuels award.

Security Technology For Business

Power instability leads to security technology changes in South Africa.

Corridor Crowd­-In

eThekwini seeks private investment around public­transport corridor.

Taking Off

Fourteen airport rail links planned in Africa, including two more in SA.

New gas projects will be economical – Aurecon

With two major gas-to-power projects under way in the country, consulting company Aurecon believes that the two, possibly three, gas power stations associated with the projects can be economical as existing infrastructure can be used to support them.

Construction to continue at Kathu

Next year, global engineering and technology company Sener will continue to provide the engineering, procurement and construction services for the 100 MW Kathu concentrated solar power (CSP) project in South Africa’s Northern Cape, in conjunction with its joint venture partner Acciona.

Transformative

Meeting 60% local content goal would transform economy, create 49 000 jobs.

Control And Instrumentation Play Rugged Role In Industry

The uptake of new infor-mation technology (IT) in industrial automation has traditionally been at a slower rate compared with that of the broader information and communication technology (ICT) sector, says the Society for Automation Instrumentation, Measurements and Control (SAIMC) professional services portfolio head Petrus Klopper.

Sewer Manual To Be Published Next Month

Plastic pipes manufacturer DPI Plastics will publish its comprehensive sewer product manual next month that provides detailed information on its range of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe applications and installations in the sewage and effluent sector.

Seeking Advice

Govt appoints consultants to help decide future course for airlines

Project to add 260 000 jobs by 2019

With its objective of increasing the economic contribution of three key focus sectors by up to R59-billion, the Western Cape government has put in place its Project Khulisa growth strategy, which also aims to add about 260 000 jobs across these sectors.

pipes, tubes & hoses

appeals for pipeline upgrades unheeded.

labour relations

improving labour laws may lead to greater employment rates.

Keeping Up With Technology Trends Imperative For Efficiency

With the growing woes of electricity costs in South Africa, engineering professional services consulting firm WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff believes that it is imperative to keep up with air-conditioning technology trends that promote energy efficiency and ease of maintenance.

‘Time Is Right'

PPC argues that cement consolidation is ‘inevitable’ as talks with AfriSam resume.

Transport On Demand

SA firm sees potential for elevated-track solution in everything mining to public transport.

Paper, Pulp & Board

Sustainable industry dispels misconceptions.

Urban Farms

Joburg rooftop gardens bringing agriculture to heart of city living.

High- Rise In The Veld

Office tower development seen heralding new Gauteng CBD.

Innovative Projects Making Strides In Laser Industry

Laser Technology.

New Era

Brexit set to change SA’s bilateral economic relationship with the UK.

Rail Infrastructure

Extensive scope for remanufacture of locomotive components.

No Cliff Edge

Outgoing high commissioner sees better post ­brexit trade deal for SA. 

Burning Bright

Nuclear advocate contests ‘unrealistic’ renewables scenarios.

First Mover

Platinum beneficiation champion poised to launch fuel cell components plant.

Sugar Growers, Millers & Refiners

Need for industry growth must be recognised.

Steel

Projected sector growth to provide relief for steel industry.

Water Week

Increased awareness key to enhancing industrial water efficiency.

Connected Development?

Strong developmental flavour to Africa’s tentative adoption of IoT solutions.