Is the Establishment of Smaller DisCos a Solution to Blackouts in Nigeria?

The Nigerian government is strategizing to establish smaller electricity distribution companies (DisCos) as it perceives existing…

Southern African Power Pool Launches $1.3bn Fund for Transmission Lines

The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) and investment advisers Climate Fund Managers have launched a new…

Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reach Record High in 2023- IEA

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from energy use hit…

Envusa Energy Completes First 3 Wind and Solar Projects in South Africa

Anglo American has announced that its jointly owned renewable energy venture with EDF Renewables, Envusa Energy,…

World Bank to Power 200,000 MSMEs in Nigeria by 2030

The World Bank has revealed plans to power over 200,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)…

Despite Electricity, Forex Challenges, Africa Records 40% of Investments in Greenfield MegaProjects in 2022 – AfDB

In its January 2024 report on Africa’s economic performance and macroeconomic outlook, released February 16, 2024,…

Global LNG Demand to Rise Above 50% by 2040 – Shell

Shell, a British energy group, forecasted that world demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) would jump…

Minister of Power Advocates Naira-denominated Payments for Domestic Gas Supply

On February 8, 2024, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, engaged in a productive meeting with…

Plateau State Signs Electricity Market and Energy Corporation into Law

Earlier this week, Plateau State Governor signed two electricity laws The Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, believes that…

OPEC Funds 55 Renewable Energy Projects with $1.7bn in Africa, Others

Several renewable energy projects in Africa have benefitted from the $1.7 billion financing from the Organization…