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Our very own Managing Director, Commercial - Jonathan Skeen, recently wrote a brilliant and thought-provoking piece on the passing of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill and the establishment of an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) and how it has the potential to be a game changer for the South African energy industry. 🇿🇦⚡ Read his article below in Mining Focus Africa 👇

Namibia's energy infrastructure expanded with inauguration of 400KV Auas-Gerus transmission line | - African Mining Market: Namibia's energy infrastructure expanded with inauguration of 400KV Auas-Gerus transmission line |  African Mining Market

The energy transition depends on mining. To construct new energy assets, we need vast quantities of minerals like copper, lithium, nickel, and iron ore. However, a significant shortfall is on the horizon, fueled by challenges in transportation, resource nationalism, and geopolitical tensions. With insufficient capital and only half the needed investment predicted in mining exploration by 2030, collaborative efforts are vital to secure the resources essential for a sustainable energy future. Read the EY’s report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKycsAix

Western Balkans: Potential solar and wind projects could generate four times as much electricity as gas plants #Electricity #ProspectiveProjects #Solar #WesternBalkans #Wind https://lnkd.in/dKXC3kdv

South Australia is in prime position to play host to nationally strategic infrastructure that delivers expanded downstream processing of the critical minerals needed for the energy transition. The world is going to need a lot more copper to support increasing urban populations and the energy transition. As one data point, it takes up to four times more copper to build an electric vehicle than a normal combustion vehicle, and the 45 million EVs currently on the world’s roads could swell to more than 300 million in 2030. Add to that all the solar panels, wind turbines and electrical wiring needed to build new networks, including to charge the EVs, and you can see why demand for copper is set to grow so significantly. South Australia has some of the largest and best quality copper resources in the world, and growing copper production presents huge potential for the economy through major capital investment, well-paid jobs and supply chains.

The energy transition simply can’t happen without #mining – new capital sources will need to flow if supply of all minerals is going to be adequate to enable generation and transmission of clean reliable energy. That’s one of the findings of our new EY report.

The World Energy Outlook 2023 report suggests we're moving away from hydrocarbons for our global energy supply. Decarbonizing energy-intensive heavy industries is crucial, and the mining industry plays an essential role in supplying necessary materials. That is not enough, our industry must lead by example that heavy industries can successfully decarbonize. At WSP Mining, we support companies in meeting their decarbonization goals. Contact us for a discussion on possibilities with people who understand the mining industry. #energytransition #miningindustry #decarbonization https://lnkd.in/gVTQDEvA

Congratulations to Transnet National Ports Authority led by its CEO pepi SILINGA for ensuring that it appoints a preferred bidder for the development and management of South Africa’s first Liquified Natural Gas terminal to be located at the Richards Bay harbour through a long term concession. This is a significant first step in ensuring that South Africa’s energy mix is diversified and not only reliant on coal for baseload. Whilst natural gas is still a fossil fuel it is cleaner than coal. Natural gas could play a key role as a transitional energy source as South Africa’s energy mix transitions to clean renewable energy with storage. This transition is supported at policy level as the latest draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 has proposed large amounts of gas for new energy generation in South Africa to 2030. After a stop start approach in the past, all eyes will be on DMRE’s IPP office to deliver on bid window 1 of the Gas IPP Programme that was launched a few weeks ago. #LNG #naturalgasindustry #cleanerplanet #renewables #IntegratedResourcePlan #IRP #GasIPPProgramme

Decarbonising the #mining industry will be an #energy-intensive process. I don't think industry has fully grasped the size of the increase required to support #electrification, but glad to see BHP has started the journey. #emissions #netzero #futureofmining

An interim Parliamentary report into the West Australian #gas market released Thursday said the State's domestic gas reservation policy has only delivered half its intended supplies and warns that government intervention may be needed to force major #LNG producers to supply more gas to local businesses amid a potential shortage. Significantly, some of the world's major #LNG players operate in Western #Australia, including Woodside Energy, bp, Shell and Chevron.  The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia noted that the latest report on the WA Domestic Gas Policy confirmed the critical role that gas will continue to play in #energy security and the transition to #netzero. CME Chief Executive Rebecca Tomkinson said that while gas demand in the WA domestic market is forecast to grow over the next decade - driven by both #decarbonisation activities and expansion opportunities within industry - the Interim Report found a "credible risk that the state will face a substantial gas supply shortfall" into the next decade. Meanwhile, the Australian Energy Producers (AEP), criticised the WA gas inquiry. "As Rystad Energy found last year, allowing onshore gas projects to export expands the number of viable projects - unlocking new domestic supply." Read more about the ongoing saga at Energy News Bulletin. https://lnkd.in/gC9QeMxi