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NEoT Offgrid Africa, Winch Energy invest $12mn in mini-grid projects in Uganda, Sierra Leone

6 October 2021

NEoT Offgrid Africa (NOA) and Winch aim to build the largest portfolio of mini-grids in sub-Saharan Africa, and reach a portfolio worth $100mn.

Nigeria lost 7.2mn barrels of crude in July due to ageing oil facilities

6 October 2021

Nigeria lost 7.193mn barrels of crude oil in July, mainly due to deteriorating facilities at offshore and shallow-water assets. The loss amounted to $539.4mn at the official exchange rate, This Day reports.

AfrElec: Norfund invests €10mn in pan-African rural electrification leader Baobab+

5 October 2021

Pan-African solar kits distributor Baobab+ has received €10mn from the Norwegian government’s investment fund for developing countries.

Colombia’s hydrogen ambitions

5 October 2021

The South American country has published its Hydrogen Roadmap, which covers the 2021-2050 period.

EACOP consortium reportedly close to signing pipe supply agreements

5 October 2021

The consortium set up to build and operate the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is reportedly close to finalising arrangements with future suppliers of steel pipe.

Senegal’s petroleum minister sees GTA, Sangomar coming on stream in 2023

5 October 2021

Senegal’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Aissatou Sophie Gladima has said she still expects the country to launch commercial hydrocarbon development at two offshore sites in 2023.

JKX announces intention to sell Russian assets

5 October 2021

JKX announces intention to sell Russian assets

LatAmOil: Colombia’s hydrogen ambitions

5 October 2021

Colombia’s government has finalised and published a long-term plan for the establishment of a domestic hydrogen industry.

AfrOil: EACOP reportedly close to signing pipe supply deals

5 October 2021

The consortium set up to build and operate the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is reportedly close to finalising arrangements with future suppliers of steel pipe.