AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
East Med ambitions
Egypt has stepped up efforts to expand energy ties with nearby states, despite the hazardous geopolitical environment.
Renergen says its LNG auctions drew more interest than expected
Renergen said last week that its upcoming LNG auctions, the first of their kind in South Africa, had attracted more interest than anticipated.
DRC gives Perenco a green light for associated gas-to-power project
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has authorised the Anglo-French company Perenco to move forward with a gas-to-power project.
USTDA grants Senegal $1.3mn for gas pipeline study
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has pledged to provide the government of Senegal with funding for the study of a natural gas pipeline project.
US aid threat heats up GERD dispute
The US has reportedly considered ending up to $130mn in aid to Ethiopia because of the row over construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Eskom warns of more power cuts
South Africa’s Eskom said on September 2 that it had raised its load-shedding programme to Stage 4
Nigeria’s NERC lays down new tariff rules
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unveiled new rules for distribution companies (Discos) that aim to raise tariffs for end-users.
South Africa launches 2-GW emergency tender
The South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has revealed the details of its tender for 2 GW of short-term, emergency generating capacity.
Egypt approves two soft loans to boost renewables
Egypt’s House of Representatives has approved two loan agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the French Development Agency (AFD).
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