AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

19 February 2021

Africa accounts for just 6% of global energy demand

18 February 2021

Africa accounts for only 6% of global energy demand and a little more than 3% of electricity demand.

Japan to provide $240mn to boost Egypt’s green reputation

18 February 2021

Japan is to provide $240mn of development finance to Egypt in a bid to boost green growth and sustainable development while also combating climate change and helping fund the post-COVID-19 recovery.

US, Shell to provide $145mn to support Africa’s private power sector

18 February 2021

The US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Shell Foundation have signed a partnership to strengthen their investments in renewable energy in Africa and Asia.

Mozambique LNG project may be back on track soon

17 February 2021

Total’s CEO says work may resume on the Mozambique LNG project by the end of March, pointing to his company’s security agreement with the Mozambican government and insisting production will begin in 2024.