Lumos Global Gets $75Million to Install Off-Grid Solar System in Nigeria
Nigerian Government has awarded $75 Million (KSh7.7 billion) to Lumos Global BV, to power rural households with Off-grid solar power, reports Bloomberg. The funds are part of a $350 million [...]
AfDB Approves $210 Million Loan for Nigeria
African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $210 million loan for Nigeria. The investment is aimed at helping Nigeria upgrade its electricity transmission and distribution network. According to Transmission Company [...]Tanzania Liquefied Natural Gas Project Put on Hold
Tanzania's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project has, yet again, been put on hold. This follows the suspension of talks between the government and foreign investors that seek to review the [...]China-Russia Natural Gas Pipeline Begins Operation
The China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline has kick-started its operations. It is the first natural gas pipeline between China and Russia. It is also the first cross-border gas pipeline in [...]Rubis Energie Revenues Doubled after Acquiring KenolKobil
Rubis Energie has doubled its revenues and the number of petroleum products sold in Africa, after it acquired KenolKobil. According to the firm's Q3 results, combined revenues for its African [...]Kenya Power Seeks to Hike Electricity Costs
Kenya Power is seeking to review its tariffs upwards by 20%, a move that is likely to increase the cost of living. If approved, the new pricing structure will see [...]
Chinese Firm to Construct 400 kV Konza Power Line
China Aerospace Construction Group (CACG) will construct the 40 km, 400kV Isinya-konza power transmission line. China Exim Bank will fund the project that is set for completion within 30 months. [...]Exploring Smart Technology for Off-grid Power Systems a Chat with Clear Blue Technologies CEO, Ms Miriam Tuerk
What if we could reduce the power overload through creating technological solutions for renewable energy? Clear Blue Technologies Inc., a Canadian Smart off-grid company, has done precisely that. The company [...]European Investment Bank Stops Funding Fossil Fuel Projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has revealed plans to stop the funding of oil, gas and coal projects. This will take effect at the end of 2021. If this is [...]EPRA Increases Diesel Prices as Kerosene Prices Fall
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority ( EPRA) has increased the fuel prices in its latest reviews. The authority has announced that Super petrol and Diesel prices will increase by [...]Kengen Invites Investors to Build 140MW Power Plant
On Tuesday, Kengen put out a bid inviting International financiers to bid for its first-ever Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The call is looking for partners and investors to construct a 140 [...]Total Delays the Final Investment Decision on its Uganda Oil Project
Total's Chief Finance Officer Mr Jean-Pierre Sbraire, told Reuters on Wednesday that it was a bit early for the company to confirm its final investment decision on the Uganda oil [...]
