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Tanzanian state utility TANESCO rolls out smart meters to modernise electricity supply
Ghana unveils $3.4bn renewables drive to position itself as Africa clean-energy hub
Ghana has launched a five-year, $3.4bn renewable energy investment plan aimed at transforming its power sector and positioning the West African nation as a leader in Africa’s green energy transition.
South Africa's electricity output, consumption slumped in October on-year
Electricity generation in South Africa declined by 5.2% in October compared to the same month in 2024, the national data agency said.
TotalEnergies clarifies financing changes for Mozambique LNG project after UK, Dutch agencies withdraw
TotalEnergies has issued a statement with a clarification on the financing of the Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
UK moves to extend $1bn credit guarantee to quicken South Africa's switch to green energy sources
Eni starts Phase 2 of Congo LNG project ahead of schedule with new FLNG capacity
Eni has begun Phase 2 of its Congo LNG project ahead of schedule, bringing the Nguya FLNG unit online and lifting combined capacity with the Tango FLNG to about 1.4mn t/yr.
South Africa’s Eskom advances environmental studies for potential third nuclear power station
South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom has begun EIA work for two proposed nuclear sites at Thyspunt and Bantamsklip, according to regulatory notices.
Sam Nwanze of Nigeria’s Heirs Energies named CFO of the Year at All Africa Business Leaders Award
Samuel O. Nwanze, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Heirs Energies, one of Africa’s fastest-growing indigenous integrated energy companies, has been named CFO of the Year at the All Africa Business Leaders Award.
Kenya Power moves all new electricity connections online to boost efficiency and transparency
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (NSE:KPLC) has announced that all new electricity connection applications will now be submitted exclusively through its online platform, ending manual submissions at its service centres and banking halls
Ghana launches digital net-metering portal to accelerate clean-energy drive
Ghana's Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has launched a national web application platform for net-metering, a move aimed at fast-tracking the country’s transition to clean energy and widening access for households and businesses.
African Energy Chamber condemns UK's withdrawal of funding for Mozambique LNG project
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has strongly criticised the UK government’s decision to withdraw financial support from the Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Kenya appoints KenGen to run first nuclear power plant
The Government of Kenya has appointed Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) as the owner-operator of the country’s first nuclear power plant.
GenVision, Tatanga and AMDG to develop 300-MW solar, 800-MWh storage project in Zambia’s Copperbelt
GenVision Power, Tatanga Energy and AMDG Energy have agreed to jointly develop a planned 300-MW solar plant with up to 800-MWh of battery storage in Zambia’s Copperbelt region.
Kodal begins spodumene exports from Mali to China amid lithium market rebound
Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD) has completed its first shipment of spodumene concentrate from the Bougouni lithium project in Mali to offtake partner Hainan Mining Co. in China, marking the company’s first revenue-generating export from the site.
Singapore’s Destiny Energy to invest $210mn in green ammonia facilities in Egypt
Singapore-based Destiny Energy will invest $210mn to establish green ammonia production facilities in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).
Morocco launches tender for 1,000km power transmission line
Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Potable Water (ONEE) launched a prequalification process for contractors to build approximately 1,000km of ultra-high-voltage transmission lines linking Boujdour and Tensift
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