http://www.news24.com/Tags/Companies/eskom Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotic http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:47 +0200 Eskom intends on investing R1bn in underground coal gasification research projects, a report states. http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/Eskom-to-invest-R1bn-in-gas-projects-20130616 Two BHP Billiton energy-gobbling aluminium smelters have reportedly temporarily been turned off by Eskom because demand for electricity exceeded availability. http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/Eskom-turns-to-Billiton-to-meet-demand-20130614 Eskom, contractors and trade unions have signed a deal to steady labour relations at two new power stations under construction. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Eskom-in-labour-pact-at-power-stations-20130612 Despite the seasonal weather, South Africa should move toward renewable energy solutions like solar power, an environmental organisation has said. http://www.news24.com/Green/News/Solar-right-for-SA-even-in-winter-WWF-20130612 Eskom has denied that "load shedding" has started, saying a number of reported power cuts were not related to any national issues. http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Eskom-denies-load-shedding-has-started-20130611 Strong measures have been taken against Hitachi for its sub-standard work in the building of the Medupi power station, Minister Malusi Gigaba has revealed. http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/Gigaba-slams-sub-standard-work-at-Medupi-20130531 Light-emitting diode (LED) technology has the potential to light up the African continent if the political will can be found, a major producer has said. http://www.news24.com/Green/News/LEDs-bring-hope-to-Africa-20130531 South Africa's ageing power stations are in need of more maintenance, meaning that units will be shut down during winter, says a top Eskom official. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/This-winter-will-be-different-Eskom-20130528 Eskom has reiterated its call for South Africans to try to save 10% of their electricity usage as chilly weather is expected to drive up power consumption. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Eskom-warns-of-high-electricity-use-20130527 The City of Johannesburg has tabled the highest budget in the country and says it is aimed at creating growth, unity and a developmental city. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/R40bn-budget-to-sell-Joburg-20130522 Three trade unions have submitted their wage demands to Eskom, which include six months' maternity leave on full pay, free solar geysers and a phone allowance. http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/Eskom-gears-up-for-pay-talks-20130521 Eskom says South Africa's power system is still under pressure as it continues with its planned maintenance programme. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Electricity-is-tight-warns-Eskom-20130520 The National Energy Regulator of SA has granted Eskom a licence for its Sere wind farm in the Western Cape, the power parastatal says. http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/Eskom-to-start-work-on-R24bn-wind-farm-20130520 Eskom has partnered with the SABC to give South Africans daily real time information on the power system, the power utility says. http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Eskom-SABC-unite-to-save-power-20130515 Eskom has partnered with the SABC to give South Africans daily real time information on the power system, the power utility has announced. http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/Eskom-SABC-launch-power-bulletin-20130515-3 Investing in new capacity is a large and long-term task and presents problems in funding and building, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Infrastructure-investment-opens-SAs-eyes-20130514 Eskom's ability to keep the country's lights on this winter remains a major worry, the DA warns. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/SAs-electricity-headache-20130514 There is a growing role for gas in the country, given the deficit in access to electricity, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames. http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/Dames-Gas-a-game-changer-for-SA-20130514 Eskom is reviewing the implications of Nersa's decision to grant it a lower than requested electricity tariff hike, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Gigaba-Eskom-reviewing-tariff-decision-20130508 Eskom CEO Brian Dames says in a bid to save electricity all cooking at his home is done on a gas stove. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/I-use-a-gas-stove-says-Eskom-boss-20130505