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South Africa's Sasol reports 75% surge in free cash flow to $714mn in year to June 2025
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Hydropower, with 43.5 GW of installed conventional capacity, is becoming increasingly important for Africa’s development, supported by large national projects as well as smaller private-sector initiatives.
Nigeria secures $238mn loan backed by Japan's JICA to bolster and expand its power grid
Nigeria has secured a $238mn facility from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen its notoriously unstable power grid, and seeks a separate $190mn loan to scale solar mini-grids and standalone systems in underserved communities.
India’s BPCL secures marketing rights as Mozambique LNG sets to resume construction
India’s state-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has secured marketing rights from TotalEnergies’ long-delayed Mozambique LNG project.
Egypt raises renewables purchase allocations to $374mn for FY 2025/26
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy increased its budget allocation for purchasing renewable power to EGP 18.15bn ($374.1mn) in FY 2025/26, up from EGP 16.5bn in the previous year.
South African miner Exxaro invests in coal mine expansion, renewable energy projects
South African coal producer Exxaro Resources is pursuing a dual strategy of coal production expansion and renewable energy growth as part of its long-term transition and decarbonisation plans.
Nigeria LNG signs handful of 20-year supply deals
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has signed 20-year supply contracts with state-run Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Shell, Oando Group, First E&P, and Aradel Holdings.
South Africa's ports authority, energy regulator ink 10-year deal to promote sustainable energy supply
South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) have signed a 10-year agreement to deepen collaboration in promoting sustainable energy supply and infrastructure development nationwide
Paris-based IPP Qair gets $6mn loan to advance 5.7-MW solar energy project in Seychelles
South Africa’s energy regulator signs MoU with ports authority for sustainable energy cooperation
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in promoting sustainable energy supply.
South Africa’s national utility Eskom launches first renewable energy offtake programme
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has launched its first renewable energy offtake programme by issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for large power users.
Zimbabwe industry lobby urges authorities to promote investment in energy production as demand surges
Nigeria's Access Holdings pledges $100mn investment to enhance Zambia's energy security
Access Holdings (Access), a Nigerian banking group, has pledged $100mn to support Zambia's economic development with particular emphasis on the energy sector.
Global South Utilities begins work on 50 MW solar project in Central African Republic
UAE-based renewables company Global South Utilities has commenced construction of a 50 MW solar power plant with 10 MWh of battery energy storage in the Central African Republic
Germany, EU back €55mn upgrade of Kenya’s Gogo Hydropower Plant
Kenya has signed a €55mn financing deal with Germany and the European Union with the aim of modernising and expanding the 65-year-old Gogo Hydropower Plant.
Egypt plans power exports to Iraq, Syria, Lebanon via Jordan link
Egypt is preparing to expand its regional energy links with plans to export electricity to Iraq, Syria and Lebanon through a new subsea interconnection with Jordan. The proposed link would have an initial capacity of 2,000 MW.
Nigeria used only 41% of installed power capacity in July, NERC data show
Nigeria utilised only 41% of its installed power generation capacity in July, delivering an average of 4,340MWh/h to the national grid despite having an installed capacity of 13,625MW
Clean power supplier Cross Boundary Energy secures $40mn investment from Impact Fund Denmark for African projects
Egypt raises domestic energy production, saving $3.6bn in fuel imports, says minister
Egypt’s minister of petroleum and mineral resources Karim Badawi says the country was able to save around $3.6bn in fuel imports during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, thanks to an increase in domestic energy production.
More than 20 African countries exploring potential of nuclear energy – IAEA report
African countries are working to expand electricity access and production, with many turning to nuclear power to boost energy security, cut emissions, and improve reliability and sustainability.
Libya launches $10bn solar programme to supply 40% of power needs by 2035
Libya is embarking on a $10bn solar energy programme designed to generate 4GW of power by 2035, to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and upgrade its fragile electricity grid. The capacity would be enough to supply nearly 40% of Libya’s needs.
South African energy trader EXSA secures 15-year PPA with renewables developer Seriti Green
Licensed electricity trader Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) has concluded a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Seriti Green.
South African packaging company Mpact signs solar PPA to cut emissions at paper mills
South African packaging and recycling company Mpact has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 30 GWh of renewable energy per year with independent energy trader Enpower Trading.
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