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South Africa's ports authority, energy regulator ink 10-year deal to promote sustainable energy supply
South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) have signed a 10-year agreement to deepen collaboration in promoting sustainable energy supply and infrastructure development nationwide
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South African energy trader EXSA secures 15-year PPA with renewables developer Seriti Green
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