As Africa’s energy sector continue to grow, the 20 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars celebrates innovation and leadership across the sector. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) proudly announces this year’s 20 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars, celebrating the visionaries shaping Africa’s energy future. The 20 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars represent… +
The Continent’s Energy Transition Must Be Locally Led By Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary, African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA) (https://ARDA.Africa/). External expectations have framed Africa’s role in the energy transition for years. Despite facing different realities, such as limited infrastructure, restricted access to capital, and less influence in global energy… +
South Africans got a pleasant surprise on 3 September 2025 with falling petrol and diesel prices. Diesel dropped by 56 or 57 cents per litre, depending on its sulphur content, while petrol became 4 cents cheaper per litre. Why Have Prices Fallen?The Road Freight Association explains this decrease as the… +
Ronald Adams, Managing Director of SNEPCo (Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company) and Chairman of the investment company All On, has highlighted the need for substantial investments to address Nigeria’s energy crisis. According to him, the lack of access to energy affects millions of households and industries across the country.… +
New Study Highlights Success of Polesaver Rot-Guard™ Sleeves in Combatting Decay and Termite Damage A new independent field study conducted in Uganda has revealed compelling evidence supporting the use of Polesaver (www.Polesaver.com) Rot-Guard™ sleeves to maximise the lifespan of wooden electricity distribution poles. The findings are expected to guide utility… +
Following a $100 billion, four-year energy agreement between South Korea and the United States, Nigeria could see its oil exports to Asia weaken. The deal, concluded during a state visit by the South Korean president, reinforces an already established trend: South Korea, already the largest Asian buyer of U.S. crude,… +
TotalEnergies has obtained a new exploration permit for a deepwater area off the coast of the Republic of Congo. This new block, called Nzombo, covers 1,000 km² and is located 100 km from Pointe-Noire, near the existing Moho facilities. The French oil company will operate the project with a 50%… +
Faced with development imperatives, Africa continues to prioritize fossil fuels despite promises of energy transition and the urgency of climate change. Oil, in particular, remains at the heart of the continent’s economic strategies, as reflected in the sharp increase in refining capacity expected by 2030. This orientation contrasts with the… +
The report found that while 87.5 per cent of firms acknowledged moderate improvement in power supply, availability remains inadequate A new study by the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) has revealed that firms in Nigeria spend as much as 82 per cent of their monthly turnover on… +
High-level leaders from the U.S., Saudi Arabia, South Korea, South Africa and the EU will convene in Busan next week to advance clean cooking solutions, with a focus on scaling LPG infrastructure and strengthening U.S.–Africa collaboration The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is taking a leadership role at the upcoming… +
