AI could transform Africa’s energy and infrastructure sectors, but industry leaders say stronger grids, connectivity, data systems and digital infrastructure must come first.
Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a major battery energy storage system (BESS) contract in the Middle East, adding 6 GWh of large-scale storage capacity to its growing international energy portfolio. The contract covers three BESS projects, each designed to provide four hours of storage. L&T will also deliver the associated grid…
The United States is positioning its energy technology sector as a potential partner in efforts to strengthen electricity distribution and grid security across Southern Africa. The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will host a 15-member delegation from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia from 29 August to 5 September, with discussions focused on modernising power…
Namibia is moving from green hydrogen ambition to industrial application with the commissioning of what is described as Africa’s first fully integrated green hydrogen facility in Walvis Bay. Developed by CMB.TECH Namibia, the facility combines solar generation, hydrogen production and battery storage in an off-grid system designed to supply clean energy directly to industrial users….
South Africa is entering one of its most ambitious infrastructure investment cycles, with roughly $62.34 billion earmarked for general infrastructure over the next three years and record private investment in renewable energy entering the pipeline. But capital alone will not determine whether that investment succeeds.The grid expansion will require thousands of technicians, contractors and field…
South Africa is strengthening its technical skills pipeline for the energy transition with the launch of a new Renewable Energy Training Centre at Ingwe TVET College in the Eastern Cape. The facility, located at the college’s Ngqungqushe Campus in Lusikisiki, is designed to improve access to specialised training while preparing young people for employment opportunities…
Iran has reported a major natural gas discovery in southern Fars province, potentially strengthening its long-term supply position as the country confronts production losses, damaged infrastructure and mounting external pressure on its energy industry. Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the field contains more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (212.4 billion cubic metres) of gas, with…
Africa’s mineral wealth could give the continent a strategic advantage in the emerging hydrogen economy — but only if countries move beyond exporting raw materials and begin capturing more value through advanced processing and materials manufacturing. The opportunity centres on high-entropy alloys (HEAs), an emerging class of materials that combine multiple metallic elements rather than…
A US$5.3 million cross-border gasoil transaction has been completed through the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), marking the digital trade platform’s first recorded energy-sector deal in Southern Africa.The transaction involved Zimbabwean fuel importer Witeva Trading, which sourced a gasoil shipment from a Swiss-based commodity trader and supplier. Innbucks Microbank acted as the local issuing financial institution,…
Libya is positioning its oil sector for a major investment cycle, seeking between $30 billion and $40 billion to unlock undeveloped reserves, modernise ageing infrastructure and lift crude production to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2030. The investment push reflects a broader effort to restore capacity in an industry constrained by years of…
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