Burundi has reached a major milestone in its energy development with the inauguration of the Kabu 16 hydroelectric power plant, located in Cibitoke province. President Evariste Ndayishimiye presided over the inauguration ceremony on Friday, October 25, 2024, marking the completion of a major project estimated at 106 million dollars. The… +
The project is funded by the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, which provided a $9.08 million loan and a $7.28 million grant The bustling sound of dough kneading fills the air at Pierre Gbenou Tito Dossou’s bakery in Okoun-Sèmè, Benin, as the once… +
To support the expansion of its natural gas infrastructure and ensure a more prosperous future, there are several policy initiatives that South Africa should embrace By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). South Africa is in many ways one of the most modern countries in Africa, particularly with… +
(Africa Energy Mag) – Côte d’Ivoire marked a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable energy with the inauguration of its first solar photovoltaic power plant in Boundiali, a town in the northern part of the country. This groundbreaking project, spearheaded by the government in collaboration with private partners, represents… +
Trina Solar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, proudly announces the commencement of the groundbreaking Springbok project in collaboration with SOLA and WBHO, marking a significant milestone in South Africa’s renewable energy landscape. The signing ceremony for this monumental venture took place at Solar & Storage… +
PRETORIA, South Africa, January 3, 2024/APO Group/ — The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 3rd of January 2024. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and… +
The Corporation’s investment in the Sangomar oil field will be used to drive the first phase of development towards achieving first oil, a key milestone in the advancement of the country’s hydrocarbons sector Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, is partnering with the Government… +
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). For years, on behalf of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), I publicly encouraged Nigeria’s leadership to sign the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law. Across its five chapters and 300 sections, the PIB promised to repeal all regulations pertaining to Nigeria’s… +
South Africa has the potential to become a renewable energy giant within five years. Opportunities abound in solar, wind power, biomass, green hydrogen and the manufacture and export of green commodities. South Africa’s electricity crisis could boost the country’s future competitiveness. This was the message from Gareth Rees, Head of Sustainability… +
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) partnered with global energy and commodities information provider S&P Global Commodity Insights for a webinar on June 27. Exploring the respective upstream markets of Guyana and Namibia, the webinar – moderated by Verner Ayukegba, Senior-Vice President at the AEC and Justin Cochrane, African Upstream Regional… +
