South Africa : Trina Solar, SOLA and Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) Signed Partnership to Launch 195MW Springbok Utility Project Using Vertex N Modules
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 Live Africa, highlighting the importance […]
Geometric Power Commissions the Afreximbank-Backed 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project
The Aba IPP is equipped with renowned world class infrastructure including three GE LM6000 Gas turbines, with a capacity to produce up to 47MW each The 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project (Aba IPP), an Afreximbank-financed project , was officially commissioned in Abia State by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E […]
Hinen Displays the latest Backup System at Solar Power Africa 2024
As a leader in the backup energy industry, Hinen proudly announced that it will display its latest Mini Series Backup System, as well as other backup power systems for homes and small businesses, at a conference held at Solar Power Africa from February 7th to 9th, 2024. These products not only have reliable power output […]
Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute’s (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process
The aim of the project was to empower older women to help reduce the negative environmental impact of fossil fuel use in Burkina Faso by promoting clean technologies and low-carbon energy sources History of the “Solar Grandmothers” initiative During the India-Africa Forum held in New Delhi in April 2008, an agreement was reached between the […]
Kenya: African Development Bank commits more than €101 million to boost access to electricity
The project will improve electricity access for households, social infrastructure and micro, small and medium enterprises The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday approved a €101.10 million loan to Kenya to implement the third phase of the Last Mile Connectivity Project. The project will improve electricity access for households, social infrastructure […]
Djibouti Inaugurates Debut Wind Farm, a Milestone in Quest to be First African Country Fully Reliant on Green Energy
60MW plant boosts energy capacity by 50% while averting 252,500 tons of CO2; Further 45MW expansion planned by investment partners AFC (www.AfricaFC.org), FMO, CFM & GHIH; Energy security and independence, import substitution, industrialisation, job creation and economic stability are among the benefits to be delivered in line with UN SDGs. President Ismail Omar Guelleh on […]
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 […]
CFAO STEERS TOWARDS ELECTROMOBILITY IN EAST AFRICAWITH $3 MILLION INVESTMENT IN BASIGO
Kenyan electric bus startup BasiGo has received a $3 million investment from CFAO Group, a major player in distribution in Africa. This capital injection will allow BasiGo to accelerate the production and delivery of its electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda, two key markets for its development. Towards an Ecological Transition of Public Transport This […]
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Côte d’Ivoire Takes a Bold Step Towards Sustainable Energy with the Inauguration of its First Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant
(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 a crucial step towards diversifying […]
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South Africa : Trina Solar, SOLA and Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) Signed Partnership to Launch 195MW Springbok Utility Project Using Vertex N Modules
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 Live Africa, highlighting the importance […]
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Towards a More Competitive Oil Market: Gabon Oil Company (GOC) Acquires Assala Assets in Gabon
The acquisition reflects Gabon’s broader oil and gas sector revitalization strategy, which will be explored at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris this May The share purchase agreement – signed February 15 – supports Gabon’s efforts to boost oil production and attract further investment to its upstream sector. Under efforts to […]
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African Countries and Businesses Must Support Africans in Corporate Leadership positions in the Energy and Mining Industry
Hyve Group must Integrate Africans in its leadership in 2024 For many African businesses and individuals, involvement in Africa’s oil and natural gas industry presents a promising opportunity. Engaging with international companies not only opens avenues for a better future for families but also facilitates upward mobility into the middle class for young Africans. Communities […]
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Who Pressed Pause? How Stalled Negotiations Can Keep Equatorial Guinea from Being a Gas Mega Hub
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber Will Equatorial Guinea fulfill its promise as a gas “mega hub,” or will stalled negotiations turn what should be a national economic boon into a missed opportunity? The answer depends largely on how quickly the country can nail down gas supply agreements from Nigeria and Cameroon. Right […]
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Geometric Power Commissions the Afreximbank-Backed 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project
The Aba IPP is equipped with renowned world class infrastructure including three GE LM6000 Gas turbines, with a capacity to produce up to 47MW each The 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project (Aba IPP), an Afreximbank-financed project , was officially commissioned in Abia State by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E […]
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Republic of Congo Debuts First Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier, Paving the Way for Major Gas Exportation
Centered on natural gas monetization and development, the unveiling of the Republic of the Congo’s inaugural LNG carrier offers a lucrative prospect for the nation to emerge as a key player in global gas exports Egalement disponible en Français JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 27, 2024/APO Group/ — The launch of the Republic of the Congo’s […]
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African Energy Chamber (AEC) launches Namibia Trade Mission in collaboration with Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2024
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – has launched a Trade Mission to Namibia from April 23-25 to promote business opportunities within the country’s energy industry. In collaboration with the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), the Trade Mission will facilitate engagement between companies; connect stakeholders […]
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African Leaders Must Find Ways to Encourage Ongoing Oil and Gas Investments
By Tom Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia As the 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference, the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai drew to a close, the air was thick with determination among the 200 delegates. Acknowledging that the era of fossil fuels was on its last legs, they collectively pledged to hasten […]
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