Middle East / Africa
Country summary: South Africa
| Current deals: | 2 |
| Licensing articles: | 33 |
| Completed deals: | 40 |
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South Africa - recent news
| 30 Apr 26 |
South Africa: Africa Energy announces Block 11B/12B operations update Africa Energy Corp has announced that the Company, through its investment in Main Street 1549 Pty Ltd. ('Main Street'), which holds an interest in Block 11B/12B, offshore the Republic of South Africa, has obtained a further extension for the submission of a new Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ('ESIA') to November 4, 2026. |
| 10 Apr 26 |
South Africa: Bolobedu Solar power plant reaches commissioning in South Africa Voltalia, an international player in renewable energies, has announced the full commissioning of the Bolobedu solar farm, located in South Africa’s Limpopo province. |
| 06 Mar 26 |
Lyra Energy reaches financial close and starts construction of 255 MW solar power plant Scatec’s joint venture in South Africa, Lyra Energy, has reached financial close and is starting construction of the 255 MW Thakadu solar power plant. |
| 24 Feb 26 |
South Africa: Chariot reports that Etana Energy has signed up a further 150MWAC in sole offtake from the Orkney 219MWDC solar photovoltaic project AIM-listed Chariot, the Africa focused energy company, reports that Etana Energy, the South African electricity trading platform in which Chariot’s subsidiary, Chariot Generation and Trading, holds an economic interest of 34%, has signed up a further 150MWAC in sole offtake from the Orkney 219MWDC solar photovoltaic project which has now reached financial close. |
| 23 Feb 26 |
South Africa: Sasol announces operating and financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025 Sasol has released its operating and financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025 (H1 FY26). Despite challenging macro-economic conditions, the company is progressing delivery on its strategic objectives. |
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