ECOWAS Lays Groundwork for 7,000kms African Atlantic Gas Pipeline
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has just concluded a regional workshop to lay groundwork for the 7, 000kms African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project (AAGP). “The African Atlantic [...]
Adani Signs USD 736m Power Deal with Kenya Amid Controversy
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s power transmission unit, Adani Energy Solutions, has signed an agreement with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) to develop, finance, and maintain key power infrastructure [...]
Fuel Prices Could Go Up on Middle East Conflict-WTO
An escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could further disrupt shipping and raise energy prices given the region’s importance in petroleum production, World Trade Organization (WTO) cautions. “We [...]
Multinational Electric Firms Angle for Kenya’s Energy Space
Multinational electric companies are angling for opportunities presented by Kenya’s quest to go green through environment friendly initiatives such as e-mobility and renewable energy to increase their market share. “Decarbonizing [...]Equatorial Guinea Begins New Oil and Gas Chapter After ExxonMobile Exit
By Antonio Oburu Ondo, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mineral Development, Equatorial Guinea ExxonMobil has concluded its operations in Equatorial Guinea after almost three decades, fulfilling its intention, stated in 2022, [...]Uganda Prepares to be Africa's Next Major Energy Player
Uganda is set to start pumping oil in 2025, after two decades of prospecting, investing, and construction. Uganda plans to transport its oil to other markets through the 1, 443kms [...]Libya to Resume Oil Exports after Resolving Central Bank Crisis
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced a consensual appointment of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) acting governor, deputy governor and the Board of Directors. Last month, [...]Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker BYD Launches 3 Models in the Kenyan Market
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD, has entered the Kenyan market after partnering with a local leasing firm launching the BYD Atto 3, BYD Seal, and BYD Dolphin models in [...]Kenya Anticipates Higher EV Adoption in 2025 Despite Underdeveloped Infrastructure
Kenya’s policy on e-mobility is expected to be ready early next year to pave the way for mass acquisition of electric units in the country, as the country builds on [...]Energy CS Wandayi Eyes Private Sector Capital to Adress Power Blackout
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has said that the government is looking at tapping private sector capital among other options to address the persistent power blackout that is now becoming [...]Africa's Renewable Energy Sector Needs Innovative Financing
As Africa’s energy sector deregulates, exciting opportunities open up for financial innovation to benefit consumers.
Uganda Mulls Listing Power Companies as Umeme's Concession Nears End
Uganda is considering listing power companies to enable them access more capital, seeking to emulate the success of listed Kenyan power generation company KENGEN. We are thinking about letting you [...]
