Nigeria’s commercial hub is advancing an assertive shift towards decentralised electricity supply, as persistent weaknesses in the national grid continue to constrain economic activity. Lagos State has secured up to 400 MW of additional capacity through state-backed initiatives, signalling a structural pivot in how power is generated, procured and regulated. The move follows sweeping reforms…
Jet fuel exports from Dangote Refinery are accelerating sharply, signalling a structural shift in global aviation fuel supply and the growing weight of African refining capacity in international markets. Data from Kpler indicates that shipments increased by roughly 770 per cent between April 2024 and April 2026, rising from 18,000 barrels per day (bpd) at…
Energy policymakers, market operators and international experts are gathering in Lagos this week for the 19th annual conference of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE), a forum expected to sharpen focus on Africa’s energy security amid an increasingly complex global transition. Running over four days, the summit centres on the theme “Evolution of Energy…
The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the Government of Gabon, has concluded the 10th Africa Energy Market Place in Libreville, reinforcing efforts to accelerate investment and reform in Gabon’s power sector. The two-day forum, held on 8–9 April 2026, convened policymakers, financiers and private sector stakeholders to advance delivery under Mission 300—a joint…
Nigeria and South Africa are stepping up efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, signalling a coordinated push towards strengthening Africa’s long-term energy security and investment attractiveness. The initiative was underscored at the South Africa Energy Collaboration Breakfast Roundtable in Lagos, convened in partnership with the Africa Energy Chamber, where senior officials and…
Zambia has formalised a $1.5 billion investment agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to deliver an additional 900 MW of generation capacity, marking a significant step in efforts to stabilise the country’s power system and reduce exposure to climate-driven supply risks. The deal, concluded in partnership with the Zambia Development Agency, aligns with Lusaka’s…
A new advisory from the International Renewable Energy Agency highlights renewable energy as a strategic solution to ongoing global energy market instability. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil and gas supplies, driving price volatility and affecting transport, food systems, and broader economic stability—particularly in energy-importing nations. The agency emphasises that renewables…
Sierra Leone has taken a further step to position itself as an emerging upstream destination, awarding a new offshore petroleum licence to Marginal Energy as part of a broader strategy to attract exploration capital and accelerate basin development. The agreement, executed on 23 April at the Invest in African Energy Forum, grants the Nigerian independent…
Nigeria has authorised a major deepwater upstream investment by Eni, clearing the path for an estimated $10.3 billion capital deployment across offshore assets. The approval marks a significant step in unlocking long-delayed resources and signals renewed momentum in the country’s upstream sector. The investment will focus on the Zabazaba and Etan discoveries within the OPL…
Azule Energy has taken a significant step in strengthening its upstream footprint in Namibia with the formal registration of a local branch office and the appointment of Giovanni Aquilina as Country General Manager. The move, announced at the 2026 Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) in Windhoek, underscores the company’s long-term strategy in one of Africa’s…
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