African Energy

29/01/2025

In a major step for the national grid, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has tendered for 1,800MWh of .

In a major step for the national grid, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has tendered for 1,800MWh of battery storage.

28/01/2025

New York-headquartered Symbion Power was awarded the Makelele -to-power ( ) project in early 2023 but is still in negotiation with the authorities over compliance with the country’s laws.

The project may yet be expanded to supply to other cities in the east of the country.

New York-headquartered Symbion Power was awarded the Makelele gas-to-power (GTP) project in early 2023 but is still in negotiation with the authorities over compliance with the country’s hydrocarbons laws. The project may yet be expanded to supply electricity to other cities in the east of the cou...

27/01/2025

's Ministry of Industry, Mines and has launched the second round of PV tenders under the National Programme for the Development of Renewable Energies (PNDER) and confirmed the first-round awards, including an unexpected third concessionaire.

Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has launched the second round of solar PV tenders under the National Programme for the Development of Renewable Energies (PNDER) and confirmed the first-round awards, including an unexpected third concessionaire.

24/01/2025

Officials in Dakar have welcomed the imminent and long-awaited start of production at the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project.

Concerns at cost overruns and debts accumulated during the previous Sall regime have given greater impetus for further GTA development, writes Waly Dione Faye in Dakar.

Officials in Dakar have welcomed the imminent and long-awaited start of LNG production at the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project. Concerns at cost overruns and debts accumulated during the previous Sall regime have given greater impetus for further GTA development, writes Waly Dione Fa...

23/01/2025

's electricity supply industry ( ) has witnessed a ‘big bang’ moment, with the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act coming into force on 1 January.

The reforms represent a ground-breaking shift from a centralised Eskom to a liberalised market structure involving the . Authorities hope competition will increase the reliability of supply, bring down prices and help to close an enormous funding gap, writes Tonderayi Mukeredzi.

South Africa’s electricity supply industry has witnessed a ‘big bang’ moment, with the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act coming into force on 1 January. The reforms represent a ground-breaking shift from a centralised Eskom to a liberalised market structure involving the private sector. Aut...

22/01/2025

The restart of deliveries via the Petrodar in January was an important moment for 's embattled economy and a sign of improved relations between Juba and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) based in Port Sudan.

However, the trade continues to be at risk from 's , as are the SAF’s hopes of attracting Russian companies to invest in its sector, writes James Gavin.

The restart of crude deliveries via the Petrodar pipeline in January was an important moment for South Sudan’s embattled economy and a sign of improved relations between Juba and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) based in Port Sudan. However, the trade continues to be at risk from Sudan’s civil wa...

21/01/2025

Eight projects under the second round of 's battery independent power producer (Besippp) programme have been awarded, with Mulilo awarded five, AMEA Power two and EDF one.

With construction underway at most of the projects in the first window, and the third window bids under review, Pretoria is making important inroads in integrating energy storage systems into its , writes Tonderayi Mukeredzi.

Eight projects under the second round of South Africa’s battery energy storage independent power producer (Besippp) programme have been awarded, with Mulilo awarded five, Amea Power two and EDF one. With construction underway at most of the projects in the first window, and the third window bids u...

14/01/2025

Construction work has started on the Lower Maguduza power plant in central , the country’s first utility-scale, privately financed .

The plant is expected to boost the government’s efforts to displace costly power imports.

Construction work has started on the Lower Maguduza hydroelectric power plant in central Eswatini, the country’s first utility-scale, privately financed renewable IPP. The plant is expected to boost the government’s efforts to displace costly power imports.

13/01/2025

In a significant boost for the London-headquartered indie, the International Chamber of Commerce has ruled that Tullow Oil is not liable for $320m in back taxes claimed by the Ghana Revenue Authority.

Some investors say they now see the company turning a corner after a tricky few years.

In a significant boost for the London-headquartered indie, the International Chamber of Commerce has ruled that Tullow Oil is not liable for $320m in back taxes claimed by the Ghana Revenue Authority. Some investors say they now see the company turning a corner after a tricky few years.

09/01/2025

Saudi developer ACWA Power and its local partner Hau Energy have secured more than $700m in loans for their Suez West project in , said to be the largest single-contracted in the Middle East.

Saudi developer Acwa Power and its local partner Hau Energy have secured more than $700m in loans for their Suez West wind project in Egypt, said to be the largest single-contracted wind farm in the Middle East.

09/01/2025

An agreement for the new 80km Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween high-voltage power line has been signed between the Ugandan government and Gridworks Development Partners. The independent transmission project (ITP) will be privately financed.

An agreement for the new 80km Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween high-voltage power line has been signed between Kampala and Gridworks. The independent transmission project (ITP) will be privately financed.

18/12/2024

South African and Namibia-based investors have raised $28m in debt to support the acquisition of the Mariental and Greenam Kokerboom PV plants.

South African and Namibia-based investors have raised $28m in debt to support the acquisition of the Mariental and Greenam Kokerboom solar PV plants.

17/12/2024

Financial commitments towards 's Just Energy Transition Investment Plan from the International Partners Group of western countries and multilateral organisations have expanded to almost $14bn, up from an initial pledge of $8.5bn, but the programme faces criticism over the slow disbursement of funds.

Financial commitments towards South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan from the International Partners Group of western countries and multilateral organisations have expanded to almost $14bn, up from an initial pledge of $8.5bn, but the programme faces criticism over the slow disburse...

13/12/2024

Chinese and are backing 2.5GW of new and projects that Zimbabwean authorities claim will end by 2025 – and end the need for power imports by 2026.

However, Harare has a history of announcing that do not materialise and, even if these schemes do go ahead, questions remain over whether the will be able to handle the additional , writes Tonderayi Mukeredzi.

Chinese IPPs and investors are backing 2.5GW of new coal and solar projects that Zimbabwean authorities claim will end load shedding by 2025 – and end the need for power imports by 2026. However, Harare has a history of announcing megaprojects that do not materialise and, even if these schemes do ...

11/12/2024

Some 330MW of new, small-scale capacity is expected to be funded by Camco’s Repp 2 fund.

Prospective projects span and , power and .

Some 330MW of new, small-scale renewable capacity is expected to be funded by Camco’s Repp 2 blended finance fund. Prospective projects span on- and off-grid solar, hydroelectric and wind power.

10/12/2024

The ruling ‘Duo Diomaye/Sonko’ seems to hold all the cards needed to at least try to implement their ambitious Project Senegal 2050 agenda, after their Pastef party won some 130 of the 165 National Assembly seats in 's much-anticipated mid-November legislative , writes Waly Dione Faye.

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The ruling ‘Duo Diomaye/Sonko’ seems to hold all the cards needed to at least try to implement their ambitious Project Senegal 2050 agenda, after their Pastef party won some 130 of the 165 National Assembly seats in Senegal’s much-anticipated mid-November legislative election, writes Waly Dion...

06/12/2024

Six years of owed by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to Zesco are a heavy burden on the Zambian power utility.

Figures seen by African Energy suggest the amount is much larger than previously estimated and may not be repaid soon.

Six years of debts owed by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to Zesco are a heavy burden on the utility. Figures seen by African Energy suggest the amount is much larger than previously estimated and may not be repaid soon.

05/12/2024

African Energy’s Africa Investment Exchange (AIX) returns to on 19-20 March 2025, with a packed agenda discussing upcoming issues facing the industry in the East African Power Pool ( ) region and seeking to make sense of the disruption and opportunities in the sector as the unfolds.

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