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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.