Category: Energy

Op-Ed: Financing Energy Access in Africa: Leveraging Fossil Fuel Revenues to End Energy Poverty (By NJ Ayuk)

NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) In an emissions-focused world, do oil and gas revenues have a role to play in ending energy poverty in Africa? It may sound counterintuitive, but many would argue that they do, albeit as enablers of a future powered by alternative energy sources. The key lies in recognizing that Africa’s situation is unique, and solutions take time, building on what we have and what we can do with it. This means that, in working towards a just energy transition, the continent’s oil and…

Africa: The Evolution of a Juggernaut(By Emeka Eke,Global Focus Media)

The journey of a thousand miles often begins with a first step! This truism may very well resonate with Africa, a continent which many; especially from the west have often described as dark, the white man’s grave etc.! By the way, some still have their traditional fixated mindset about the region intact despite her transition from a supposed underdeveloped state – by their assessment – many centuries ago, to one of the world’s leading focal points today! During his lifetime, Sir Isaac Newton, one of the greatest scientists to ever…

Wind, Solar and Hydro Power: Our Renewable Energy Initiatives in Africa at a Glance

By Dr Johnstone Chikwanda, Zambian Energy Expert Africa’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly with rising populations and expanding economies driving the demand for reliable, sustainable and affordable energy. The World Bank estimates that about 640 million people have no access to clean energy in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), With the ravaging impact of climate change, policy renovations to onboard alternative forms of sustainable and affordable clean energy are underway. Wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power offer sustainable alternatives, but transitioning requires balancing long-term goals with infrastructure and economic perspectives. Despite abundant…

Gabon’s Minister of Oil & Gas Joins AOG 2025 Amid Shift to Deepwater Exploration

Sosthene Nguema Nguema, Minister of Oil & Gas of Gabon, has joined this year’s Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – taking place September 3-4 in Luanda – as a keynote speaker. Minister Nguema’s participation comes as the country implements a strategic shift towards deepwater exploration and production, seeking to unlock additional resources across the country’s offshore acreage. As one of Africa’s biggest deepwater producers, Angola offers significant experience in the field, highlighting a strategic opportunity for bilateral collaboration. With a goal to increase production to 220,000 barrels per day (bpd), Gabon…

KenGen Cancels and Reopens Tender for $247.5 Olkaria VII Geothermal Plant Consultancy Work

First Published on Jun 23, 2025 by M Kubwa,Construction Review Kenya’s state-owned electricity generator KenGen has been ordered to cancel a tender worth millions of shillings for the Olkaria VII Geothermal Plant Consultancy Work. This tender was awarded to an Italian company for consultancy services of the upcoming $247.5 million Olkaria VII Geothermal Plant. Reason for the Cancellation of Olkaria VII Geothermal Plant Consultancy Work Tender The Public Procurement and Regulatory Authority tribunal ruled out the the power producer company had unfairly awarded the tender to ELC Electroconsult SPA. ELC Electroconsult SPA…

From Discovery to Delivery: Building a Legal Framework for Namibia’s Midstream Infrastructure (by Rachel Mushabati)

Author: Senior Associate Attorney & Country Head – CLG Namibia (www.CLGGlobal.com) Namibia’s recent offshore oil discoveries mark a pivotal moment in the country’s energy sector. With major players such as Shell, TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and Galp uncovering significant reserves, Namibia is poised to become a key oil producer. However, while exploration and production activities have gained momentum, the midstream sector; involving transportation, storage, and refining of petroleum, remains underdeveloped. A strong legal framework for midstream infrastructure is essential to ensure that Namibia maximizes economic benefits, attracts investment, and builds a sustainable…

African Development Bank project restores electricity in Zimbabwean communities following devastating Cyclone Idai

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, June 17, 2025/ — In March 2019, Cyclone Idai tore through Zimbabwe’s eastern districts with unprecedented fury, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Among the hardest hit regions were Chimanimani and Chipinge, where the lifelines of modern life—electricity, roads, and water systems—were severed in a matter of hours. The 155-kilometer powerline stretching from Middle Sabi to Charter, once the backbone of energy supply for Manicaland Province, lay in ruins, plunging over 300,000 people into darkness. For more than two agonizing months, industries ground to a halt, hospitals…

Africa Energy Bank Gears Up for H1 2025 Launch

BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), March 27, 2025/ — Ahead of its H1 2025 launch, the Africa Energy Bank – developed jointly by Afreximbank and the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) – is positioning itself to tackle major challenges in financing, technology and market reliability to accelerate Africa’s oil and gas sector development. Speaking at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum in Brazzaville, Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of APPO, reaffirmed the launch timeframe and underscored the urgency of establishing the bank to address the continent’s energy needs. “We…

Balancing Energy Security and Decarbonization: African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Address South Africa’s Power Crisis

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 18, 2025/ — South Africa faces a critical energy challenge: securing a stable power supply while transitioning to a low-carbon future. The African Energy Chamber’s (EnergyChamber.org/) State of African Energy 2025 Outlook Report provides a detailed analysis of this shift, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on coal, the slow pace of renewable energy integration and the urgent need for infrastructure investments to modernize the grid. These insights will set the stage for key discussions at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, where industry leaders…

Gloom as oil price drops; more uncertainty looms-By Emeka Eke Editor-in-chief, GlobalFocus Media

Crude Oil future continues to fluctuate even as President Donald Trump looks set to impose higher levies on two of the United States’ biggest suppliers; Canada and Mexico! With China gearing up for countermeasures if the United States implements its planned threat to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, the battle for superiority and dominance is only just getting started! As the US relies majorly on oil imports from Canada and Mexico for its refineries, the potential tariffs may have a complex effect on crude prices which by extension, may affect…