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South Sudan launches $53mn electrification initiative backed by World Bank and Japan

Utility-scale projects lead Africa’s new solar capacity growth in 2024, says AFSIA

The African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) said that utility-scale projects dominated Africa’s new solar capacity additions in 2024.

US sanctions could affect Rosatom’s collaboration with South Africa’s Eskom

Rosatom signed a cooperation agreement with South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom focused on a human-centric approach to workforce training. However, US sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector have impacted Rosatom.

Audit at Ghana’s electricity company reveals $32.8mn revenue shortfall

South African helium producer Renergen's share price collapse continues on claims it overstated its gas reserves

PowerGen Renewable Energy launches platform to deliver 120 MW of power across Africa

Global solar firm Photon advances 250MW project in South Africa

Photon Energy, an Amsterdam-based renewable energy company, has agreed “favourable” terms with South Africa's state-owned electricity utility, which will enable a seamless integration of its 250 MW solar energy plant into the national grid.

Hemla E&P Congo becomes executive sponsor at Congo Energy & Investment Forum in March 2025

Oil and gas independent Hemla E&P Congo has become an executive sponsor at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place in Brazzaville on March 25-26

Ghana’s energy minister-designate raises alarm over $34mn monthly revenue leakage in electricity sector

Neosun Energy enters Kenyan market to boost solar energy solutions

Neosun Energy, a global solar energy leader, has launched operations in Kenya to provide cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) projects

H2 Global Energy plans $6bn green hydrogen project in Tunisia

Ghana’s energy sector debt hits $3bn, minister-designate says

Global coal trade approaches its peak

Preliminary data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicates that global coal imports rose by 2.4% in 2024, reaching 1.5bn tonnes for the year.