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South African coal exports dip 2.8% in 2020
Exports from South Africa’s Richard’s Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) dipped 2.8% in 2020 to 70.2mn tonnes from 72.2mn tonnes in 2019, as COVID-19 disruptions began to bite.
South Africa set for new capacity and tariff reforms
South Africa plans to procure 6,800 MW of renewable capacity over the next year through a total of three procurement rounds, in addition to 5,000 MW of new coal, gas and storage capacity.
Vale buys Mitsui’s Mozambique coal interests for $2 ahead of divestment
Brazil’s Vale is to buy Mitsui & Co.’s 15% stake in Mozambique’s Moatize coal mine and its 50% interest in the Nacala Logistics Corridor (NLC) for $1 each.
Turkey’s Karpowership in talks to provide floating power plant electricity to Cameroon
TPDC to build five CNG filling stations in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. (TPDC) has announced plans to build five new CNG filling stations in Dar es Salaam before the end of the current fiscal year.
Total CEO, Mozambican president discuss security for LNG project
Filipe Nyusi, the president of Mozambique, met with Patrick Pouyanné, the chairman and CEO of France’s Total last week to discuss security conditions in the northern Cabo Delgado province.
BW Energy increases stake In Kudu gas field
BW Energy (Norway) has concluded a farm-in and carry agreement for Kudu, an offshore natural gas field, with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR).
Heavily indebted Zambia slashes fuel tax to ease shortages
Eskom warns of three months of power cuts
Eskom has warned that its current power cuts are likely to continue for up to three months as scheduled maintenance as well as unplanned outages create a supply deficit of up to 2,000 MW.
Lake Turkana wind farm to use AI to improve performance tracking
AI service provider Clir Renewables has announced a partnership agreement with Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) that will enhance wind farm performance tracking.
Kenya Power targets 55,000 SME customers with smart meters
Kenya Power is to install smart meters at 55,000 customers in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector across the country by June, funded by a KES1.25bn ($11mn) grant from the World Bank.
AfDB, EIB sign joint partnership action plan to fast-track development in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a joint partnership action plan that aims to strengthen co-operation and mutual development priorities.
Aker Horizons buys 75% stake in Mainstream to drive 5.5-GW expansion
Aker Horizons is to pay $919mn to buy a 75% equity stake in Mainstream Renewable Power, valuing the developer at $1.11bn.
Green investment breaches $500mn barrier in 2020
Green investment rose by 9% in 2020, with offshore wind and EVs showing the most dynamic growth
IEA calls for urgent action to cut methane emissions
The IEA has called on companies, governments and regulators to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Africa’s electricity unlikely to go green this decade
Research from the University of Oxford predicts that total electricity generation across the African continent will double by 2030, with fossil fuels continuing to dominate the energy mix.
GERD talks fail again
The latest talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have again broken down, with the Egyptian side blaming differences on how to resume talks and on the procedural aspects related to managing the negotiation process.
Globeleq takes over Nigerian generator CPGNL
Africa-focused IPP Globeleq is to take a 74% majority equity stake in Nigeria’s CPGNL Ltd (CPGNL), which will be rebranded as Globeleq Power Solutions Nigeria Ltd.
AfDB to mobilise $6.5bn to fight climate change and boost sustainability
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged to mobilise up to $6.5bn in funding for the Sahel region's Great Green Wall Initiative.
Siemens Gamesa, Siemens Energy to develop offshore green hydrogen production
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy have unveiled plans to work together to develop a new green hydrogen production technology using offshore wind turbines.
Libyan power plants still need gas
Despite the rapid recovery in its oil production, Libya is still working to ensure fuel deliveries to GECOL's power plants.
Senegal pushes start date for GTA gas production back to 2023
Senegal’s Oil Minister Sophie Gladima revealed last week that investors in the Grand Tortue/Ahmeyim (GTA) project had pushed the start date for natural gas production back to 2023.
FRU arrives at Ghana LNG terminal
Enel, Qatar Investment Authority to develop renewables in Africa
Enel Green Power has farmed in a subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority into its 800-MW renewables pipeline in South Africa and Zambia.
Eskom takes Koeberg reactor offline, prompting more load-shedding
Eskom has closed Unit One at its 1,800-MW Koeberg nuclear power plant after leaks were found in one of the steam generators.
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