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Meridian Economics

@MeridianEconSA
 Cape Town, South Africa
meridianeconomics.co.za
Joined November 2015
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Our recent study reviews the implications of decarbonising Sasol’s Secunda and Sasolburg facilities and SA's petrochemical value chain. It explores the complexity of inter-connections, towards highlighting opportunities and risks to a just transition in a systematic way.
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We are happy to announce that our study on decarbonising SA's petrochemical value chain is now available in website format. We hope this is a more accessible resource for those engaged in understanding the multiple perspectives related to the transition. transitionpetrochemicals.mer…
Meridian Economics (@MeridianEconSA) profile pictureMeridian Economics@MeridianEconSA17 May 2023
Our recent study reviews the implications of decarbonising Sasol’s Secunda and Sasolburg facilities and SA's petrochemical value chain. It explores the complexity of inter-connections, towards highlighting opportunities and risks to a just transition in a systematic way.
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Celeste Renaud@celeste_renaud13 Dec 2023
In light of Min of Electricity’s announcement to procure nuclear power, herewith a throwback to @MeridianEconSA comments on the topic in 2021 rb.gy/0y0mal. Cant afford to dilute focus on critical interventions required to fulfil our immediate power needs #dmre
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Our recent article reflects on the myriad of challenges and uncertainties related to Secunda and Sasolburg's transition options, and highlights the need for designing new tools and processes to facilitate the decarbonisation agenda and address societal development issues.
Daily Maverick (@dailymaverick) profile pictureDaily Maverick@dailymaverick19 Nov 2023
OUR BURNING PLANET: Finding a sustainable route for transitioning Secunda and Sasolburg to a net-zero future dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
Finding a sustainable route for transitioning Secunda and Sasolburg to a net-zero future

Finding a sustainable route for transitioning Secunda and Sasolburg to a net-zero future

How does South Africa grapple with the trade-off between our collective investment in and systemic reliance on Sasol, and our need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?…

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Implementing virtual wheeling with tradable electricity credit tokens to eliminate payment risk and extend reach @MeridianEconSA #wheeling #electricitytrading greenbuildingafrica.co.za/oi…
Implementing virtual wheeling with tradable electricity credit tokens to eliminate payment risk and...

Implementing virtual wheeling with tradable electricity credit tokens to eliminate payment risk and...

Meridian Economics has published a concept note designed as a contribution to ongoing discussions around new wheeling models that are easy to implement,

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Oiling the Wheels: Implementing Virtual Wheeling with tradable Electricity Credit Tokens to eliminate payment risk and extend its reach - by Meridian Economics. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-…
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Our recent concept note is designed as a contribution to ongoing discussions around new wheeling models that are easy to implement, will significantly boost generation investment and pave the way toward a new competitive market structure. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-…
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The note offers an evaluation of the core challenges associated with the current “traditional” wheeling framework. It proposes the further evolution of Eskom's new and promising "Virtual Wheeling" concept by means of introducing an Electricity Credit Token (ECT) System.
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Meridian is hiring for a junior to mid-level candidates to join the team in 2024. Short application deadlines! We would appreciate your sharing this advert with your network of contacts, those who you believe would be well equipped to fill the position. meridianeconomics.co.za/vaca…
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Meridian Economics recently undertook a project to better understand the decarbonisation options available to the high emitting assets of Secunda and Sasolburg in South Africa. In this briefing note, we discuss the methodology that underpins the project. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-…
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The approach developed here is intended to be readily applicable to emitting assets in both developed and developing country contexts. This method integrate conceptual views and knowledge sources to enhance understanding of the complex and uncertain just transition challenge.
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It aims to facilitate optimal decision-making and governance of high-emission assets for the public good.
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We developed an interactive non-linear presentation aimed at providing an accessible experience for readers and decision makers. It provides a structured approach to engage with the challenge, which explores multiple knowledge dimensions and perspectives. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-…
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Meridian is doing a presentation this morning on the role of additional RE on reducing load shedding, at GIBS as part of a Renewable Energy Dialogue with the NSBE. Please see the link below if you are interested in gaining some insights. gibs.zoom.us/j/97080672816
NSBE (@NSBEsa) profile pictureNSBE@NSBEsa7 Apr 2023
The NSBE is hosting an in-person event at the Gordon Institute of Business Sciences (GIBS) in Johannesburg on April 20th to discuss the Meridian Economic Report on Resolving the Power Crisis: Insights from 2022. Confirm your attendance by reaching out to [email protected].
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Meeting ID: 970 8067 2816 Passcode: 224793
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Terence@TerenceCreamer6 Feb 2023
Increased use of OCGT generators ‘only short-term defence against loadshedding’ #Loadshedding #diesel #solarenergy #SouthAfrica @MeridianEconSA engineeringnews.co.za/articl…
Rapid renewables roll-out key to tackling loadshedding, but OCGTs ‘only short-term defence'

Rapid renewables roll-out key to tackling loadshedding, but OCGTs ‘only short-term defence'

An increased use of the diesel-fuelled open cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) represents South Africa’s only short-term defence against higher levels of economically damaging loadshedding, a new analysis of...

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With the new year comes our new insights into the Power Crisis. Load shedding in 2022 was more than four times greater than 2021. The crippling economic and social impact was far worse than this comparison would suggest, with sustained stage 4-6 outages being felt during the year
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In our latest briefing note, we demonstrate that 5 GW of additional RE would have eliminated between 71-92% of load shedding, depending on supplementary measures to relieve diesel supply constraints. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-…
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In the short term, it is critical that the rapid deployment of renewables (particularly rooftop and distributed solar PV) is prioritised, whilst diesel supply constraints are addressed in order to improve the ability for OCGTs to generate power when necessary.
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In our last publication for the year, we unpack the meaning of ‘net zero by 2050’: discussing the significance of associating the ‘net-zero’ date with an emissions constraint and trajectory, the role of CCUS/removal technologies, and the complexities of carbon offsetting.
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