National workshop of the consultative framework on autonomous solar pv technologies in Ivory Coast
ROGEAP supports 19 countries in West Africa and the Sahel to increase access to electricity for households, businesses and public institutions through modern off-grid solar systems National workshop of the consultative framework on autonomous solar pv technologies in Ivory Coast : the rogeap/ecowas project contributes to achieving the objectives for the development of a regional […]
91% of new renewable projects now cheaper than fossil fuels alternatives
In 2024, solar photovoltaics were, on average, 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 confirms. The report confirms that renewables maintained their price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines driven by technological innovation, competitive […]
Electric Cooking: The African Development Bank mobilizes its Sustainable Energy Fund in support of three African countries
This program makes clean cooking appliances more affordable and accessible by prefinancing induction cookers and recovering costs through carbon credit sales in the voluntary market The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), is tackling charcoal dependence in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with a $4 million reimbursable grant. […]
Rwanda: AfDB support helps take a major step toward universal electricity access
The RBF II program is a key deliverable under the Bank’s High-5 priority areas of “Light up and Power Africa” and “Improve the Quality of Life of the People of Africa” The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved €173.84 million for the Rwanda Energy Sector Result-Based Financing (RBF II) program […]
Burkina Faso Economic Update: Energy for Economic Growth
The fiscal deficit improved in 2024 from 6.5% to 5.6% of GDP, thanks to better control of public spending and increased revenue mobilization According to the World Bank’s April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update , the country’s economy grew by 4.9% in 2024 compared to 3.0% in 2023. Real per capita GDP growth also increased […]
Desert to Power: Independent Power Production in the Sahel Reaches a Decisive Milestone at the 5th Ministerial Meeting
Ministers praised the significant progress of the Initiative, including the implementation of more than fifteen projects, several of which are already operational. On June 30, 2025, in Ouagadougou, representatives from six member countries of the Desert to Power Initiative approved key strategic documents to boost independent power production in the Sahel during the 5th ministerial […]
End Energy Colonialism and Let Africa Make its Choices on Natural Gas at Conference of the Parties (COP27) – African Energy Chamber
900 million Africans rely on solid biomass such as firewood and charcoal for cooking, which causes indoor pollution that kills 600,000 people a year Let’s look at African realities A kettle boiled twice a day by the rich and luxurious family of radical leftist group Extinction Rebellion’s (http://bit.ly/3GrFAM2) Chloé Farand in the France, uses five […]
Analysis: Dr. Benedict Oramah Provides Thoughtful, Balanced Insights into Africa’s Energy Future
By NJ Ayuk, Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Ahead of the November 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (more commonly known as COP27) in Egypt, Dr. Benedict Oramah, president and chair of Afreximbank, authored a thoughtful and compelling commentary about the economic and social impact of divestment from the production of fossil fuels in Africa. […]
The Role of Algeria, Egypt, and Nigeria in Africa’s Search for European Gas Market Share
This search has drawn attention to a number of African gas projects that are likely to help Europe in the future By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) The curtailment of Russian natural gas deliveries is a source of anxiety for the European Union — and rightly so, given that the bloc has […]
Long-Term Sales Contracts Could Be Key to Senegal’s, Mauritania’s Natural Gas Success
The deal calls for Kosmos to provide 2.45 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG for an initial term of up to 20 years By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) In 2020, rich natural gas resources offshore Mauritania and Senegal were the subject of the biggest long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract […]
Senegal and Mauritania Are Rich in Resources, Poor in Infrastructure, Now Is the Time to Change That
More than 1 billion barrels (bbl) of oil and 40,000 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas await extraction JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 18, 2022/APO Group/ — By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/) Beneath the coastal waters of Senegal and neighboring Mauritania lie some of the largest oil and natural gas discoveries […]
No Better Time: African Oil and Gas CAPEX Spending Reflects Demand, Creates Opportunity
From 2023 to 2025, CAPEX growth is expected to experience a sharp upturn, eventually reaching approximately $52.7 billion By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org) Against a backdrop of continuing global economic chaos, any information that suggests stability is well-received. Which is why the details about African oil and gas capital expenditures contained in […]
National workshop of the consultative framework on autonomous solar pv technologies in Ivory Coast
ROGEAP supports 19 countries in West Africa and the Sahel to increase access to electricity for households, businesses and public institutions through modern off-grid solar systems National workshop of the consultative framework on autonomous solar pv technologies in Ivory Coast : the rogeap/ecowas project contributes to achieving the objectives for the development of a regional […]
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The Treaty on Plastics is a Direct Attack on African Development – African Nations Must Oppose It
The Treaty on Plastics poses significant harm for oil and gas producing nations in Africa and stands to stifle economic and industry growth across the continent The second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the Treaty on Plastics is currently being held in Geneva, Switzerland, with over 170 nations meeting […]
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African Energy Week 2025: President of the Central African Republic to Address Key Issues in Africa’s Energy Sector
Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President, Central African Republic joins AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 as a speaker as the country accelerates clean energy growth, regional power partnership and climate resilient projects Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President, Central African Republic (CAR) is confirmed to speak at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place […]
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African Energy Week: Ted Cruz to Present the United States’ Strategic Vision for Africa’s Energy Sector
The Texas Senator’s participation at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies signals U.S. focus on energy diplomacy and investment across Africa’s oil and gas frontiers African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, the continent’s premier energy event, is set to welcome U.S. Senator Ted Cruz as a featured speaker at its 2025 […]
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Guinea-Bissau: ECOWAS and the ROGEAP Project Support the Development of the Country’s First National Energy Policy
The opening ceremony, chaired by the Minister of Energy, Dr. José Carlos Varela Casimiro, was attended by the Senior Advisor of the ROGEAP project, as well as representatives of technical and financial partners The Ministry of Energy of Guinea-Bissau, with the support of the ECOWAS Commission through the Regional Off-Grid Access to Electricity Project (ROGEAP), […]
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Afreximbank plays a key role in a $4 billion syndicated loan to refinance the construction of the Dangote refinery.
The financing alleviates initial operational expenditures and enhances DIL’s balance sheet, supporting its continued growth trajectory African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce the signing of a US$1.35 billion financing facility in favour of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL). The facility is part of a larger approximately US$4 billion syndicated financing arrangement for Dangote […]
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Nigerians will soon own shares in my refinery, Dangote declares
With our LPG production of 2,500 tons per day, we’re working to encourage more homes to increase the LPG consumption frica’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced that Nigerians will soon have the opportunity to own shares in his multibillion-dollar refinery, a move aimed at expanding local participation in the country’s oil sector. Speaking at […]
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Energy Transition: The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) Bets on Natural Gas for Northwestern Tunisia
Beyond residential connections, many businesses are benefiting from the switch to natural gas — with positive impacts on performance, production costs, and environmental sustainability In the industrial zones of northwestern Tunisia, a quiet revolution is transforming how businesses operate and communities live. Where heavy fuel oil once dominated the energy landscape, natural gas now flows […]
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The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Secures N500 Billion in Renewable Energy Deals to Power Nigeria’s Rural Future
Strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) Signed with Key Partners to Boost Sustainable Energy and Economic Growth The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with leading institutions and private sector partners to unlock over N500 billion in investments for renewable energy projects in Nigeria’s underserved rural communities. Announced during an event […]
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Global gas flaring surged for second year in a row, wasting about $63bln in lost energy (World Bank)
The top nine largest-flaring countries continue to account for three-quarters of all flaring, but less than half of global oil production Global gas flaring surged for a second year in a row, wasting about $63 billion in lost energy and setting back efforts to manage emissions and boost energy security and access. Flaring, the practice […]
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