Petrochemicals
Coastal bunker barge making a big impact in Richards Bay
SINCE November 2017, the 6,000-ton, 105-metre Amber II has delivered more than 43,000 tons of product to 94 vessels. It is owned by BP while African Marine Solutions (Amsol)...
Design principles for quality measurement
At a recent SAIMC Durban branch presentation, Hennie Prinsloo and John Owen-Ellis provided an introduction to what is required to design a complete analytical system. It...
Construction kicks off at new Ngqura liquid bulk terminal
OILTANKING Grindrod Calulo (OTGC) and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) recently turned the first sod at the site of the Port of Ngqura’s future liquid bulk tank farm....
Extending the life of mud motor bearings
MUD motor bearings need to be carefully designed because they are called upon to deal with exceptional stresses and particularly harsh conditions That’s according to Roland...
Beware substandard HDPE pipes, manufacturing bodies warns
THE Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has added its voice to a recent warning about substandard high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes that do...
Temperature maintenance solutions – why EHT makes sense
HEAT sensitive industries today require highly effective temperature maintenance solutions to keep operations running optimally. In the bitumen industry for example, viscosity...
Engen-dering a passion for maths and science
THE Eastern Cape’s top Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) matric graduate, Libhongo Mko lives by the philosophy that hard work and dedication will open doors. It is this...
New service station, convenience centre for Mthatha
Engen’s newly opened Ikhwezi Convenience Centre in Mthatha is the largest Engen 1Plus service station in the Engen stable. It also offers a diverse range of fast food,...
SA-made distillation columns for Swazi ethanol project
MASS & Heat Transfer Technology (MHT)are in the process of completing the construction of five large Ethanol Distillation Columns for export to The Kingdom of Eswatini...
Breathers, filter elements for diverse industries
BMG’s fluid technology services include solutions for hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulic hose and fittings, as well as...
Progress with Ngqura new liquid bulk facility
THE Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) updated stakeholders at an engagement session recently on progress towards its...
Flame on! Durban refinery puts emergency plan to the test
THE Engen Refinery in South Durban supported by emergency services conducted a major simulated emergency exercise recently. The purpose was to test the On-Site Emergency Plan...
