The shift to cleaner energy must be structured in a way that allows Africa to grow sustainably without compromising its ability to provide reliable power, create jobs, and strengthen its industries By Adrian Strydom, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (www.SAOGA.org.za). Africa is at a… +
The planned electrical infrastructure includes a high-voltage cross-border transmission line equipped with remote-control systems and fiber-optic communication. During the Council of Ministers meeting held on June 4, 2025, a decree was adopted to ratify a loan agreement worth approximately 68 billion CFA francs to finance Phase 1 of the WAP… +
The African Energy Chamber’s Africa-Paris Declaration reaffirms the continent’s commitment to pragmatic energy development, investor-driven partnerships and equitable energy access — with financing at the heart of the conversation Following the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris this month, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) reaffirms its position that… +
Olu Verheijen, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s Special Advisor on Energy, will participate as a speaker at AEW: Invest in African Energies as the country undergoes major sector reforms and developments Nigeria’s Special Advisor to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has joined the 2025 edition of African Energy Week… +
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the successful completion of the modernization of global energy and chemical company Sasol’s Secunda power plant in Mpumalanga. The modernization included the replacement of the existing pre-combustor system with a new DLN1+ combustor supplemented by the Fuel Gas Module (FGM) skid to increase… +
In South Africa, to improve access to essential services, the City of Johannesburg, under the leadership of Mayor Dada Morero, has decided to invest nearly 300 million rands (around USD 17 million) in the electrification of its informal settlements. This measure, announced on May 10, 2025, aims to provide thousands… +
Solar as a service provider Wetility has launched an AI-enabled solution for its customers to automatically optimise their solar and battery usage to improve electricity account savings, while still sustaining supply during periods of power disruption. Launched commercially on May 1, following over 15 months of research, development and beta testing across 500 customers, the App-based innovation uses… +
The Republic of Congo plans to double its power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, focusing on renewable energy projects to improve electricity access and support industrial growth The Republic of Congo has unveiled plans to double its power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with a strong… +
