The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a grant of $28.49 million for Ghana to construct renewable energy infrastructure that will increase its renewable energy use by 10% through 2030. The financing, which will come from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) (https://apo-opa.info/40Cg91m) – Scaling Up… +
A landmark partnership was signed today to foster the sustainable development and access to energy financing in Africa through the Voluntary Carbon Markets. ENGIE Energy Access (https://ENGIE-EnergyAccess.com) — one of the leading off-grid providers in Africa, ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS) (https://GEMS.ENGIE.com) – the energy management and sales… +
By NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber and Author of A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa’s continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening. The frequent and extended power outages taking place have left businesses in… +
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) One of the most promising outcomes of the COP27 climate conference last November was the launch of the African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). This African-led initiative is designed to significantly drive up the continent’s participation in voluntary carbon markets. Carbon markets… +
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 17, 2023/APO Group/ — The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) rejects the accusations made by The Sentry as misleading, disrespectful, and unfair to South Sudan and Trinity Energy. The AEC believes The Sentry’s report is a classic case where there is a sinister rush to judgment, an… +
Energy, Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) is proud to announce that Celedonio Placido Viera, General Director of Guinea-Bissau’s National Oil Company (NOC) Petroguin, will attend and participate at this year’s edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.info/3yolqNN) – the region’s premier event for the energy sector – which… +
Entrepreneur, attorney and best-selling author NJ Ayuk has officially released his most recent book, titled ‘A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix.’ The book is now available to purchase on Amazon! Following years of diligent research and in-depth analysis, the book sheds light on the sobering… +
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org), serving as the voice of the African energy sector, recently conducted a working visit to Ghana, meeting with key institutions and stakeholders to discuss the state of play of the country’s oil and gas sector. Throughout the visit, parties discussed Ghana’s energy expansion agenda,… +
H.E Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Guinea has appointed Teresa Isabel Nnang Avomo as the new Director General for national oil company (NOC) GEPetrol, replacing H.E Antonio Oburu Ondó who was appointed Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons in a cabinet reshuffle in early February. The selection of… +
By NJ Ayuk, Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) It would be difficult to exaggerate the value that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology offers Africa’s oil and gas industry. With oil and gas-producing countries facing tremendous pressure to transition to green energy sources and leave their petroleum assets in… +
