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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
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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
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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
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Singapore’s Destiny Energy to invest $210mn in green ammonia facilities in Egypt
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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
Kenya grid operator Ketraco faces liquidation pressure after Spanish contractor pursues $77mn award
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South Africa power utility Eskom settles $34mn dispute with contractor Stefanutti
South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, has resolved its three-year commercial dispute with building contractor Stefanutti Stocks Basil Read Joint Venture (SSBR) relating to a contract at a power plant.
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Australian miner Prospect Resources exits Zimbabwe with $2.2mn sale of Step Aside Lithium Project
Australian minerals explorer and developer Prospect Resources (ASX:PSC) has concluded the sale of its Step Aside Lithium Project (Step Aside) in Zimbabwe for $2.2mn to focus on copper in neighbouring Zambia.
Ghana party urges MPs to scrap ‘unpatriotic’ lithium deal with foreign firm
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