Practical thinking from the ECS team on industry trends, regulation, product updates and how operations across South Africa cut costs and prove their results.
SARS is modernising the diesel refund: 100% of eligible diesel, a new registration system and monthly logbooks. Here is why proof is now the bottleneck.
Read the articlePEMS Locations Analysis provides mining operations with visibility of how performance changes across different operating locations, helping teams identify where productivity is being gained or lost.
Read articleIn 1996, ECS was founded on a belief that was ahead of its time: energy efficiency is not simply an engineering or compliance issue — it is a competitive advantage. Thirty years later, that belief continues to shape how ECS helps organisations improve energy performance, productivity and operational outcomes.
Read articleAs South Africa’s data centre boom accelerates, the operators who treat energy, water and carbon as something to be measured, managed and reported — not just paid for — will hold the advantage.
Read articleReduce fuel losses and simplify compliance with SmartFEMS™ Ready — ECS’s digital fuel management solution built for modern agribusinesses.
Read articleDiesel is the single largest variable cost in most mining operations — and it is climbing. Treating fuel as an intelligently managed asset, rather than a consumable line item, is now one of the highest-leverage levers available to mining executives, operational managers and sustainability teams.
Read articleHow SmartRoad™ applies actionable intelligence to deliver safer, more efficient haul roads — and measurable savings where it matters most.
Read articleSmartDSM™ turns your mining fleet data into real-time decisions — reducing idle time, cutting fuel waste, and boosting productivity every shift, every cycle.
Read articleISO 50001 sets the global standard for energy management — but implementing it effectively in complex mining and industrial environments requires more than documentation. Discover how ECS’s PEMS™ platform enables organisations to operationalise ISO 50001 and turn compliance into measurable performance improvement.
Read articleECS COO Simmie Reddy shares her story and insights on how women are leading South Africa’s just energy transition through innovation, policy and empowerment.
Read articleAs businesses in energy, mining, and industrial sectors increasingly turn to digital transformation strategies – Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, real-time analytics – the phrase “data-driven” has become more than a buzzword. But here’s the truth: you can’t become data-driven without a clear data quality strategy, writes ECS’s Laveena Munsamy, Technical Expert: Data Transformation and Analysis.
Read articleSouth African businesses can now claim energy tax deductions until the end of 2030, unlocking major savings and sustainability gains.
Read articleChoosing ECS means working with an energy management provider that delivers measurable results, industry-leading expertise, and a commitment to sustainability.
Read articleThe Mining Indaba 2025 provided a valuable platform for ECS to engage with industry leaders, potential clients, and technology partners. Our participation further reinforced ECS’s commitment to innovation in energy optimisation, and positioned TotalEnergies as a trusted partner in the mining sector.
Read articleRising fuel prices, incidents of fuel theft, and growing environmental concerns make optimising fuel usage essential for industries like mining, agriculture, transportation and manufacturing. While this blog focuses on fuels, the insights and principles discussed apply broadly to all forms of hydrocarbon energy.
Read articleBy embracing decarbonisation, businesses can not only contribute to a sustainable future, but also gain a competitive edge, enhance their reputation, and mitigate financial risks.
Read articleWith rising fuel prices, implementing the right automated fuel management system can help companies contain costs and optimise ROI.
Read articleCost-effective and sustainable management of road functionality is critical to productive and safe mining operations. Yet ‘traditional’ methods fall short in enabling mining companies to meet this vital objective.
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