SOUTH AFRICA: Following the shutdown of the offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay in September last year, industry stakeholders have welcomed the opportunity to comment on the publication of revisions to the rules regulating the storage of imported bunker fuel in special customs and excise storage warehouses.

SOUTH AFRICA: As a holder of several offshore rights within South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), PetroSA has launched a call to undertake a technical and economic study for the development of offshore wind energy farms in the southern and western coastal regions.

SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating 50 years of solid contribution to the fishing industry, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) hosted a fitting affair overlooking a panoramic view of the ocean on Saturday evening at the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town.

SOUTH AFRICA: The intended acquisition of Aqunion, Saldanha Sales and Marketing and West Point Fishing as well as the Terrasan Beleggings (Pty) Ltd head office by Sea Harvest Pelagic and Sea Harvest Aquaculture has been conditionally approved by the Competition Commission.

SOUTH AFRICA: Twin replica 19th century Cornish Pilot Cutter rowing boats were officially launched and renamed in Simon’s Town yesterday where the South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) hosted a gathering to commemorate the boats’ history and new life at the False Bay Yacht Club.

OPINION: Namibia’s oil and gas sector is still looking forward to reaching the production phase — S&P Global analysts don’t anticipate Namibia's first oil to come until 2029, and the country’s first gas-to-power project is scheduled to begin in 2027. Before Namibia achieves these hotly anticipated milestones, Namibian lawmakers have the opportunity to implement thoughtful, effective policy to benefit their people. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber discusses the need for local content laws designed to help spread future wealth, develop the skills of the Namibian people in oil and gas professions, and promote the establishment of Namibian oil and gas businesses.