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Egypt to issue construction licence for El Dabaa NPP in 2021

27 August 2020

Development of the Russian-financed reactors is continuing as planned despite the challenges posed by COVID-19

Green hydrogen needs more government backing

26 August 2020

Current growth rates in the global green hydrogen industry are just not high enough to meet global energy demand, with massive capital shortfalls and government inaction stalling start-ups.

Nigeria floats a new oil law at last

26 August 2020

After more than two decades of struggle and failure, Nigeria's presidential administration has submitted its Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to the National Assembly. This year’s upsets make quick passage of the bill more likely.

Libya begins loading first condensate shipment in six months

26 August 2020

Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has begun loading hydrocarbons into a tanker for export at the Brega terminal with the intent of carrying out its first shipment in more than six months.

Nigerian-Chinese JV hopes to commission modular refinery in September

24 August 2020

A Nigerian-Chinese joint venture is hoping to commission its new 6,000 barrel per day (bpd) modular refinery in Edo State sometime next month.

UNOC to import more fuel via Kisumu-Jinja barge route

24 August 2020

Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC) is seeking to fill petroleum product storage facilities in Jinja, a port on Lake Victoria, in order to facilitate regional fuel trade.

World Bank blocks Liberian power provider’s bid to lease fuel tanks

23 August 2020

The World Bank has blocked the Liberian government from proceeding with a plan to lease spare capacity in petroleum product storage facilities built for Liberia Electricity Corp. (LEC) to Aminata Petroleum.

Eskom makes boardroom changes as power cuts return

20 August 2020

Eskom has sacked some key managers after the company failed to meet its targets for reducing power cuts during the current winter.

GERD talks make slow but sure progress this week

20 August 2020

The Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan governments have each tabled outline proposals to create a “unified draft” that would lead to an agreement on filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Egypt's NREA, Denmark's Vestas to sign 250-MW wind farm contract

20 August 2020

Egypt's New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has signed an agreement with Vestas and other European partners to develop a 250-MW wind project located in the Gulf of Suez.

Green energy grows during lockdown, but not by enough

19 August 2020

Solar and wind output grew 14% during lockdown, but the expansion is too slow to meet the Paris Agreement goals

Security risks on the rise in Mozambique

19 August 2020

Militants have seized control of Mocimboa da Praia, the main port of entry for Mozambique LNG supplies.

NNPC determined to finish AKK gas pipeline on schedule

17 August 2020

State-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) is determined to ensure that work on the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) natural gas pipeline remains on schedule, according to the head of the company’s Nigerian Gas Co. (NGC) subsidiary.

Algerian Energy Minister revises timeline for drop in gas exports

17 August 2020

Algeria’s Energy Minister Abdelmajid Attar has said that the country’s natural gas exports are not likely to decline significantly before the end of the decade.

Ncondezi Energy moves forward with transmission study

13 August 2020

Energy developer Ncondezi Energy has said it has sent a transmission integration study to state utility Electricidad de Moçambique (EDM) for its integrated 300-MW coal-fired power project and coal mine in Tete Province.

US supports solar, hydro development in Nigeria

13 August 2020

The US Trade and Development Agency has awarded a grant to Abuja-based Konexa for a feasibility study that will evaluate Nigeria’s access to reliable, privately generated renewable electricity.

South Africa’s state capture defendants remain defiant

13 August 2020

Reaction in South Africa to the Gupta Files, or Eskom’s legal summons to a list of 12 former executives and directors in a ZAR3.8bn ($211mn) civil suit, has been defiant, with those on the list denying any involvement in corruption.

Egypt abandons 200-MW solar tender amid fears of oversupply

13 August 2020

State-owned Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. (EETC) has cancelled its tender to develop 200 MW of solar PV generating capacity in the West Nile province

Siemens chief talks up power reform in Nigeria

13 August 2020

The heavily indebted distribution sector is the key challenge to expanding Nigeria’s grid capacity to 25,000 MW by 2025

MDBs provide $61.6bn of climate financing in 2019

11 August 2020

MDMs provide $61.6bn of climate financing in 2019

Vestas green targets in line with Paris goals

11 August 2020

Vestas is the first renewables OEM to have its greenhouse gas reduction targets fully endorsed as meeting the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal.

Eskom takes Gupta interests to court in state capture claim

6 August 2020

Eskom is to take the Gupta family to court to recoup at least ZAR3.8bn ($212mn) from former Eskom directors, executives, contractors and consultants, and a former government minister.

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