AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
World Bank and Ghana ink $260mn deal for energy sector recovery
AEC encourages investors to tap into Central Africa’s hydrocarbon resources at CABEF 2024
Kenya's High Court halts $736mn Adani Energy deal amid legal challenges and public scrutiny
Kenya's High Court has suspended a $736mn public-private partnership between the state-owned Kenya Electrical Transmission Company (KETRACO) and India's Adani Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, founded by billionaire Gautam Adani.
Kenya launches $90mn geothermal plant, expanding renewable energy hub at Menengai field
OrPower 22, owned by China’s Kaishan Group Co. Ltd., broke ground on a new geothermal power plant in Kenya’s Menengai field, marking the latest phase in Kenya's ambitious energy development plan
Serengeti Energy to develop 50-MWp solar farm in Northern Côte d'Ivoire
Kenya’s Serengeti Energy, an independent power producer, will develop a 50 MWp solar farm in northern Côte d’Ivoire, marking the company’s first project in the country.
Orano to suspend uranium mining in Niger amid coup-induced disruption
French nuclear company Orano has announced that it will suspend its uranium mining operations in Niger at the end of October.
Uganda-South Sudan power link delayed amid funding setbacks
The ambitious 400-kV power transmission line planned to connect Olwiyo in Uganda to Juba in South Sudan, initially set for completion in 2020, now faces further delays and budgetary complications, pushing its expected commissioning to 2028
AfrElec: Nigeria's power grid collapses for sixth time this year
Niger seeks consultants for 60MW solar storage feasibility study
Niger Electricity Co. is seeking consultants to conduct feasibility, environmental, and social impact assessments for a 60 MW solar-plus-storage project in Tahoua, western Niger.
Ghana suspends controversial energy bill amid protests
BRICS boosts nuclear energy collaboration among member nations
Top executives from BRICS+ nuclear enterprises have launched an Atomic Energy Platform, with the goal of advancing best practices and cutting-edge nuclear technologies for peaceful applications within member nations.
Scatec ASA of Norway secures $170mn to build 103MW battery energy storage project in South Africa
Gas explorer Kinetiko completes first well of five-well drilling programme in South Africa
Zambia, Tanzania start building grid interconnector to facilitate cross-border electricity trade
Tunisian government tenders for 200 MW of solar projects
Global electricity demand is surging faster than expected, warns IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that global electricity demand is surging faster than expected and that keeping climate change in check may thus become harder.
Ghana’s ESLA completes 90% buyback of energy sector bonds
ESLA plc, the special purpose vehicle established to address Ghana’s energy sector debt, has completed a 90% buyback of its GHS1.04bn ($62.3mn) bond offer, a key step in restructuring the country’s energy sector liabilities.
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