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South African utility Eskom board approves updated unbundling strategy
Eskom has approved an updated unbundling strategy, reaffirming the separation of its generation, transmission and distribution operations as part of South Africa’s long-running electricity market reform, while preserving state ownership.
Spanish developer seeks funding for $46.8mn wind project in Costa Rica
A Spanish-backed developer is seeking development-bank financing for a $46.8mn wind project in Costa Rica
Colombia unveils draft low-emissions hydrogen strategy with 2050 production targets
Colombia has published a draft of its National Low-Emissions Hydrogen Policy, outlining long-term production targets and actions to develop an industrial chain around the fuel as part of its decarbonisation agenda
Oslo-listed Scatec's Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana starts generating 60MW more power
The Mmadinare Solar Cluster is Scatec’s first project portfolio in the southern African nation, where the first phase has been operational since March.
ADF approves $22.9mn grant to rehabilitate Malawi hydropower plants
The African Development Fund funds will help rehabilitate Malawi’s Kapichira and Nkula B hydropower plants, aiming to restore capacity, reduce load shedding, cut costly diesel generation, and strengthen links to the Southern African Power Pool.
Zambia launches construction of 35MW solar, 300kV power transmission projects
Zambia has launched $130mn worth of solar and transmission projects to address a severe power shortage caused by weak hydropower output, as it boosts reliance on Southern African Power Pool imports while accelerating grid, generation diversification.
ADF approves $25.79mn additional financing for Guinea–Mali power interconnector
The Guinea–Mali interconnector forms part of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), an ECOWAS-backed framework designed to integrate national electricity networks and facilitate cross-border power trade across West Africa.
Tanzania’s Amsons Group to develop 1,300 MW energy projects in Zambia
Tanzania’s Amsons Group has signed a partnership with Zambia’s Exergy Africa to develop 1,000 MW of solar power and 300 MW of coal generation in a $900mn programme aimed at expanding the country’s electricity supply.
JNIM resumes fuel-tanker attacks on southern Mali corridor linking Bamako to Côte d’Ivoire
JNIM has resumed attacks on fuel tankers along a corridor linking Mali to Côte d’Ivoire, threatening Bamako’s main fuel supply route, raising risks of shortages and regional spillover along Sahel trade corridors.
Viridien announces new seismic reimaging programme over Block 22 offshore Angola
Global advanced technology company Viridien has announced a new multi-client seismic reimaging programme in Angola. The reimaging over Angola’s highly prospective offshore Block 22 will support the country’s upcoming licensing round.
Nigeria adds $2.8bn power sector bond to fiscal plan to clear decade-long debts
Nigeria will integrate a $2.8bn electricity-sector bond into its Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), formally recognising it as sovereign debt in a bid to strengthen investor confidence and clear arrears owed to power companies.
Nigerian NLNG’s $10bn Train-7 project reaches 88% completion
The $10bn Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Train-7 project has reached 88% completion, positioning it for delivery within the revised timeline despite domestic and global challenges
Kazakhstan launches first fully integrated green hydrogen production station
Kazakhstan has launched its first fully integrated green hydrogen production station.
Kosmos Energy denies Senegal nationalisation plans for Yakaar-Teranga gas field
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) has confirmed with the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mining of Senegal that there is no intention to nationalise the Yakaar-Teranga gas field as reported in the media.
Kosovo’s largest solar project enters key tender phase
Kosovo’s landmark 100 MW Solar4Kosovo I photovoltaic project has moved into the first phase of its international tendering process, power producer KEK announced.
Kazakhstan so far loses 480,000 tonnes of oil due to Ukrainian drone strike on CPC
Kazakhstan has so far lost about 480,000 tonnes of oil output as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s (CPC's) offshore infrastructure, TASS reported on December 11, citing Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov.
Hungary reaches gas supply agreement with Azerbaijan
Hungary has reached an agreement to purchase 800bcm of natural gas from Azerbaijan over the next two years, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto said on December 11.
Singapore’s Sembcorp strikes $6.5bn deal for Alinta, plans major renewable energy push in Australia
Singapore’s Sembcorp strikes $6.5bn deal for Alinta, plans major renewable energy push in Australia
Shell seeks partner for Brazil offshore oil project to share development costs
Shell is looking to sell a 20% stake in a Brazilian oilfield cluster to help fund the multibillion-dollar offshore development while remaining operator.
India’s Russian oil inflows hold near 1.5mn bpd despite sanctions
India’s crude oil arrivals from Russia averaged about 1.5mn barrels per day in the first ten days of December, with projected flows indicating a possible rise to 1.6mn bpd
India launches pilot project to test hydrogen-powered mobility
India’s Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Pralhad Joshi, has launched a national pilot project to test the use of hydrogen in the mobility sector
Brazil’s Petrobras workers approve nationwide strike over labour dispute
Oil workers at Brazil's state-owned oil producer Petrobras approved a nationwide strike starting on December 15 after rejecting the company's second counteroffer for a labour agreement, according to the Brazilian oil workers union federation FUP.
TGS wins seismic survey contract in Brazil's Campos basin
TGS has been awarded a 4D seismic streamer contract in Brazil's Campos basin, deploying advanced imaging technology to help an unnamed energy company optimise offshore production.
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