AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

Green hydrogen needs more government backing

Current growth rates in the global green hydrogen industry are just not high enough to meet global energy demand, with massive capital shortfalls and government inaction stalling start-ups.

Nigeria floats a new oil law at last

After more than two decades of struggle and failure, Nigeria's presidential administration has submitted its Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to the National Assembly. This year’s upsets make quick passage of the bill more likely.

Libya begins loading first condensate shipment in six months

Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has begun loading hydrocarbons into a tanker for export at the Brega terminal with the intent of carrying out its first shipment in more than six months.

Total to work with Mozambican government on security

Nigerian-Chinese JV hopes to commission modular refinery in September

A Nigerian-Chinese joint venture is hoping to commission its new 6,000 barrel per day (bpd) modular refinery in Edo State sometime next month.

UNOC to import more fuel via Kisumu-Jinja barge route

Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC) is seeking to fill petroleum product storage facilities in Jinja, a port on Lake Victoria, in order to facilitate regional fuel trade.

World Bank blocks Liberian power provider’s bid to lease fuel tanks

The World Bank has blocked the Liberian government from proceeding with a plan to lease spare capacity in petroleum product storage facilities built for Liberia Electricity Corp. (LEC) to Aminata Petroleum.

Eskom makes boardroom changes as power cuts return

Eskom has sacked some key managers after the company failed to meet its targets for reducing power cuts during the current winter.

GERD talks make slow but sure progress this week

The Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan governments have each tabled outline proposals to create a “unified draft” that would lead to an agreement on filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Egypt's NREA, Denmark's Vestas to sign 250-MW wind farm contract

Egypt's New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has signed an agreement with Vestas and other European partners to develop a 250-MW wind project located in the Gulf of Suez.