Jurg van Dyk

2 months ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Jurg van Dyk |Sheila Barradas |Marleny Arnoldi |Sabrina Jardim

By: Jurg van Dyk - Partner, Finance and Projects at Pinsent MasonsThe global energy, mining, and construction sectors stand on the cusp of transformation. As we step into 2025, the interplay of technological innovation, policy shifts, and sustainability goals is reshaping these industries. This evolution presents opportunities to address energy security, urbanisation, and resource sustainability but also raises significant challenges, such as decarbonisation and supply chain resilience.

Sep 16, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Emma Roberts |Jurg van Dyk |Alastair Dale |Aleesha Way

The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (the Act)is expected to transform the country's energy sector from a vertically integrated model that was completely dominated by Eskom to a multi-market structure, but the impact of the Act, which South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa assented to on 16 August 2024, will depend on the nature and speed of its implementation.

Aug 15, 2023 | pinsentmasons.com | Emma Roberts |Jurg van Dyk |Adam Cain |Aleesha Way

These plans include speeding up the release of regulatory approvals and permits that energy developers are required to obtain prior to commencing with the development of an energy project. The DTIC said the EOSS will expedite approval times through timely interventions which eliminate blockages and reduce the time and cost of onboarding projects onto the grid.

Jul 10, 2023 | pinsentmasons.com | Jurg van Dyk |Adam Cain |Alastair Dale |Aleesha Way

A joint declaration of intent concerning green hydrogen was signed recently by Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s minister of electricity, and Robert Habeck, Germany’s minister of economic affairs and climate action. The declaration supports the establishment of a joint hydrogen taskforce “to drive the commercial viability of green hydrogen projects, industry and infrastructure in South Africa and Germany”, according to a statement issued by the South African government.

Jun 13, 2023 | pinsentmasons.com | Jurg van Dyk |Adam Cain |Alastair Dale |Aleesha Way

Johannesburg-based Jurg van Dyk of Pinsent Masons was commenting after Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s minister of electricity, signed a deal on Monday to secure supply of electricity from Mozambique, with Mozambican minister of energy and mineral resources, Carlos Zacarias.