Africa

Should Africa consider the nuclear energy route?

...Nuclear energy is one of the more attractive options when considering a clean, reliable and cost-effective energy source JOHANNESBURG, South…

6 years ago

COVID-19 and the Price War: A good time for U.S. Independent Oil and Gas Producers to consider opportunities in Africa

By NJ Ayuk Africa’s rich resources still represent opportunity, including a wealth of natural gas waiting to be discovered JOHANNESBURG,…

6 years ago

Germany to Formulate ”A Green Deal with Africa” at German-African Energy Forum 2020 in Hamburg

The must-attend event for your energy business — one of the fastest-growing sectors in Africa The 14th German-African Energy Forum…

6 years ago

ENGIE acquires Mobisol and becomes market leader in the off-grid solar in Africa

By Alam John Paul PARIS, France, -- ENGIE expands its decentralized energy offering in Africa through the acquisition of Mobisol,…

6 years ago

Nestoil: Africa Should See Gas as a Resources Beyond Oil

Dr. Chukwueloka Umeh, Group Chief Operating Officer of Nestoil Limited, has said that Nigeria and other African countries should see…

6 years ago

Industry Players seek collaboration between African countries

By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme The 3rd West African Petroleum Exhibition and Conference with the theme: "INNOVENTION – SUSTAINING SUB-SAHARAN OIL…

6 years ago

Africa to See Continued Oil & Gas Investment Over Next Five Years, Says Standard Bank

JOHANNESBURG -  Africa is likely to experience continued oil and gas investment over the next three to five years as…

7 years ago

Ryan Ward: Nigeria is Canada’s largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme Ryan Ward, Deputy High Commissioner of Canada in Nigeria, based in Lagos, has said that Nigeria…

7 years ago

PwC releases Latest Outlook for Africa’s oil & gas industry

As the oil price is steadily rising towards pre-collapse levels, the outlook for the industry is hopeful JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, …

7 years ago

Merkel pledges more cash to underwrite private investments in Africa

By Michael Fischer, dpa Berlin - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged to increase the extent to which the government…

7 years ago

Morocco making giant strides in electrification

Morocco has emerged as a pioneer in renewable energy in Africa, revolutionizing its energy sector, to achieve nearly hundred percent…

7 years ago

President Kenyatta and Adesina call for accelerated private sector investment in infrastructure

President Uhuru Kenyatta has made an urgent call for developing and funding bankable infrastructure projects to drive Africa’s growth agenda.…

7 years ago

GE Power Releases Whitepaper on Digitization of Energy Transmission & Distribution in Africa

Smart grids will play a key role in the region’s transition to a sustainable energy system through facilitating smooth integration…

7 years ago

GE hits 100th power plant milestone in Sub-Saharan Africa

The company has now installed over 300 turbines in up to 22 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa •100 power plants across…

7 years ago

Global Industry Leaders Reflect on Past 20 Years of the Africa Energy Forum

LONDON, United Kingdom,  -- During the Africa Energy Forum lifetime the sector has witnessed the emergence of initiatives such as…

7 years ago

WINDE gears up to be Africa’s Infrastructural & Energy Hub

By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme   Women in Infrastructure Development & Energy (WINDE) is well positioned to become Africa's Infrastructural and…

7 years ago

Nine African Energy and Petroleum Ministers to attend Africa’s Major Industry Event

London, UK –  Nine Energy and Petroleum Ministers have confirmed to attend Africa Oil Week 2018 which will take place…

7 years ago

Aggreko, poised to power Africa’s economic growth- Alumona

By Ayobami Adedinni Aggreko, the generator-hire company has been said to be ready to power Africa’s economic growth. This was…

8 years ago

Industry leaders and expert to lead discussions at WAIPEC 2018 in Lagos

Chevron, NNPC, Seplat, ExxonMobil and TOTAL amongst leading organisations to feature on the Agenda The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria…

8 years ago

AFDB to reach 29.3 million Africans with electricity by 2020

• 3.8 million Africans provided access to electricity in 2017, says President Adesina • Plans for 10,000 MW of solar…

8 years ago

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina receives accolade of highest honour of the Republic of Liberia

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), on Monday, January 15, received the Order of the Star…

8 years ago

AFDB, NDF, GEF, CIC partners in US $55-million investment into Off-Grid Energy Access Fund in Africa

On December 15, the African Development Bank’s Board approved a US $30-million investment in the Facility for Energy Inclusion Off-Grid…

8 years ago

Damen Pioneers Shipbuilding and Vessel Supply for the Maritime Industry in Africa

By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme   Damen is an international shipyard group, operating 33 shipbuilding and repair yards with 9,000 employees…

8 years ago

Germany backs renewable energy projects in Africa

Germany backs renewable energy projects in Africa with the launch of RLSF - an innovative liquidity facility managed by ATI…

8 years ago

Ecobank Group Launches Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Guidebook

The 2017 version of Ecobank Research’s Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Guidebook, which provides expert knowledge and analysis on…

8 years ago

COP23: Biggest challenges facing Africa is the lack of bankable projects, experts says

Experts discussed best practices on renewable project development and identified common obstacles for obtaining financing at a “Private sector engagement:…

8 years ago

Africa unites to attach investment at Africa Oil Week in Cape Town

The key themes discussed were the development of the continents’ oil and gas resources, with a focus on exploration, regulatory…

8 years ago

Off-grid Solar set to triple in African region

The IEA has found that the amount of power from solar grew by more than 50%, and has officially increased…

8 years ago

Equatorial Guinea Enters LNG Sales and Infrastructure Agreement with Burkina Faso

The MoU also calls for Equatorial Guinea to explore and produce oil and gas in Burkina Faso MALABO, Equatorial Guinea,…

8 years ago

Portuguese company, Efacec wins 10 million euros contract to increase Bissau’s electrical capacity

LISBON, Portugal, -- Efacec won the international public tender, promoted by the public company Eletricidade e Águas da Guiné-Bissau (EAGB),…

8 years ago