RENERGEN BEGINS COMMERCIAL LIQUID HELIUM SALES
COAL KEY TO SA’ S ENERGY MIX – SERITI OFFICIALLY OPENS NAUDESBANK COLLIERY
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RENERGEN BEGINS COMMERCIAL LIQUID HELIUM SALES
Location: South Africa Phase: Production Resource: Helium and LNG
In mid-March this year, Renergen announced that the long-awaited event of filling a helium container with liquid has now taken place.
The company noted,“ After facing challenges cooling large isocontainers to the extreme temperatures needed for liquid helium storage(-269 degrees Celsius), we ' ve implemented an effective alternate solution. We will now regularly fill smaller Dewars( 250-500 litres) with liquid helium. This practical approach will continue until our plant inches closer to nameplate capacity. Our team began cooling the vessel on 13 March at 9:00AM and completed the fill mid-afternoon.” The quality of both Renergen LNG and liquid helium now exceeds minimum design specifications.
The company remains committed to increasing production and developing the Virginia Gas Project to its full potential. " This achievement represents a concrete step toward rebuilding the trust placed in us – a commitment we take seriously. Our operations team has poured their hearts and souls into overcoming these
technical challenges," said CEO Stefano Marani.
" Successfully managing cryogenic liquid at-269 degrees Celsius is a remarkable accomplishment achieved by very few companies worldwide. We remain committed to restoring confidence through consistent delivery and performance as we continue to advance the Virginia Gas Project."
COAL KEY TO SA’ S ENERGY MIX – SERITI OFFICIALLY OPENS NAUDESBANK COLLIERY
Location: South Africa Phase: Development Resource: Export quality coal
On 14 March this year, Seriti Resources announced the official opening of its new Naudesbank Colliery, a strategic new mining development that underscores the company’ s commitment to economic growth, job creation and responsible mining in South Africa. The colliery is located in Carolina, within the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality in the Mpumalanga Province – a region rich in coal resources – and promises to make a significant contribution to the country’ s coal sector and the local economy.
As a long-life, export orientated mining project, Naudesbank Colliery is set to generate around 300 direct jobs, with additional indirect and downstream employment opportunities in the surrounding communities, contributing to the region ' s economic development and social upliftment. The company says that it has actively engaged with local communities throughout the project ' s development phase and will continue to prioritise community partnerships and initiatives to ensure meaningful shared value.
Seriti has invested over R500-million in the development of the Naudesbank Colliery, including infrastructure projects that will not only support mining activities but also deliver benefits to local communities. The mine is expected to contribute significantly to South Africa ' s mining sector and play a key role in the country ' s economic growth.
Mike Teke, group chief executive officer of Seriti Resources said,“ The opening of Naudesbank Colliery is a milestone for Seriti, Mpumalanga and the country at large. Coal remains a vital component of South Africa’ s energy mix and export economy, and this project strengthens our ability to supply high-quality coal while at the same time creating jobs and contributing to the local economy. Our investment in Naudesbank bears testament to our firm belief in the future of responsible mining and its role in driving economic progress and shared value.”
Source: supplied by Renergen
Successfully managing cryogenic liquid at-269 degrees Celsius is a remarkable accomplishment achieved by very few companies worldwide.
Source: supplied by Seriti Resources
Naudesbank Colliery is set to generate around 300 direct jobs, with additional indirect and downstream employment opportunities in the surrounding communities.
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