emissions
Future Energy
UNEP changing EA’s relationship with electric transport
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) launched an electric bike pilot on 2 March for the Karura Forest in Nairobi, presenting 49 electric...
Finance and Policy
IEA warns methane emissions resurgence imminent
Global methane emissions from the oil and gas industry fell by about 10% in 2020 as producers slashed production. But, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns emission will rebound strongly without greater action from companies, policy makers and regulators.
Generation
OUTA unimpressed by Eskom’s incomplete provision of information
Eskom has not provided all the technical information requested by OUTA in a PAIA application, asking for power system performance information
Asset Maintenance
Camden Power Station back up, but Eskom emissions continue
The 1,600MW coal-fired power plant in South Africa was shutdown for four months to relocate ash from an unsafe dam at the station.
Business and markets
Shell announces 2050 net zero plans – green groups suspicious
Shell plans include an ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 “at the latest” from what the company terms scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Research and Development
EV100 initiative sets target for 2030
According to the Climate Group’s first EV100 annual progress report, 31 companies have now joined the international initiative.
Energy Efficiency
SA companies gets reprieve from new air pollution law
South African Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, announced on Tuesday that several local firms have been awarded a reprieve for complying with the minimum...
