Africa

South Africa

SA's Sasol to Sell Escravos Gas-to-Liquids Plant to Chevron

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol said on Wednesday it would sell its indirect interest in the Escravos gas-to-liquids plant in Nigeria to Chevron for an…

Nuclear Technology

Russia Makes Nuclear Play for Power in Africa

Russia is pushing nuclear technology to African nations to both turn a profit and expand its political might on the continent.

Solar Power Plant

Seychelles Delays Planned Floating Solar Plant Due to COVID-19

The government of Seychelles has confirmed that the construction of a floating solar PV power plant will be delayed due to consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Solar Power Plant

ArcelorMittal South Africa Calls on IPPs for Solar PV Installation

ArcelorMittal South Africa is inviting independent power producers to participate in a request for information process for the supply and management of several …

Solar Power Plant

Portugal's EDP Backs Eight Renewable Projects Across Africa

Portuguese renewable energy company EDP has announced €500,000 in funding to help Africa accelerate its uptake of renewable energy.

Geothermal Power Plant

Iceland to Continue Cooperation and Coordination on Geothermal Project Development in Africa

The Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reached a new agreement with the United Nations Environment Programme, which has been cooperating with the Ministr…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Eskom Revised Dates: Coal Power Plants to be Completed by 2023

South Africa’s Deputy President, David Mabuza, advised the nation that Eskom has committed to completing the construction of Medupi coal power station this yea…

Africa Energy

Algerian Government to Establish National Energy Council 

Algeria will soon take a new step forward in the energy industry.

Oil&Gas Drilling

Oil Rigs Disappearing Across Africa at a Record Pace

Low oil prices are forcing drillers to dramatically curtail risky exploration, especially in frontier regions such as Africa.

Africa Energy

West African LNG Exports Resilient Despite Coronavirus Impact

In the face of economic turmoil triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, exports of LNG from West Africa's four producers have shown some resilience.

Market Analysis

Africa's Solar Ambitions Scale Up

May was a big month for solar power announcements in Africa and Chinese investment in African renewables has increased despite continuing focus on coal.

Nuclear Technology

South Africa: Participants Urged to Present Accurate Data for Nuclear Programme

South African industry associations have welcomed the Request for Information (RFI) for the 2,500MW nuclear new build programme recently published by the Depart…

Chad

IDA finances Regional Interconnection Project in Central Africa

The World Bank has approved $385 million in International Development Association financing to promote regional power interconnections and to allow Cameroon and…

Africa Energy

Nigeria Plans to Tender 57 Marginal Oil Fields

The Nigerian Ministry of Petroleum Resources has announced that it will open a new round of bidding for oilfield development this year, involving 57 marginal oi…

Energy-Eficient Building

COTE D'IVOIRE: Country Joins WGBC, for Eco-Friendly Construction

Côte d'Ivoire becomes the 9th African country to become a member of the World Green Building Council.