The EBRD and EU have expanded a US$80.1 million guarantee scheme to unlock private investment in renewable energy, industrial decarbonisation and critical minerals across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Dangote Industries has confirmed Lamu, Kenya, as the site of its planned 700,000 bpd East African refinery, a major project set to reshape regional refining capacity and fuel security.
SAETA urges South Africa to finalise electricity market rules, saying regulatory certainty is essential to attract private investment, strengthen competition and accelerate power sector reform.
The United Nations and the Nigerian government have reinforced their commitment to accelerating renewable energy deployment through decentralised power solutions, with mini-grids positioned as a critical enabler of industrial growth and socio-economic development across Africa. Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria pilot phase of the Africa Minigrids Programme in Abuja, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator…
Burundi has strengthened its power generation capacity with the commissioning of the 17 MW Mulembwe Hydroelectric Power Plant, a key milestone in its broader strategy to enhance energy security and support economic development. Inaugurated on 16 June by Prime Minister Nestor Ntahontuye, the facility completes the Jiji–Mulembwe hydropower scheme, which also includes the 32.5 MW…
Energy and infrastructure operators are stepping up investment in digital twins and artificial intelligence as pressure mounts to improve asset performance, reduce downtime and strengthen system-wide resilience, according to new research. A study commissioned by Bentley Systems and conducted by analyst firm Verdantix highlights a clear acceleration in digital transformation across energy, mining, transport and…
Egypt has reinforced its position as one of Africa’s leading renewable energy markets after awarding a $560 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a major solar and battery storage project in Minya Governorate. The contract for the West Minya Solar Power Project was awarded to a joint venture between Hassan Allam Construction and…
Eskom and Huawei have launched a digital modernisation centre to advance smart grid capabilities, workforce development and energy security in South Africa.
Heirs Energies has commissioned an Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre (IOMC) for the OML 17 Joint Venture, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry. Developed in partnership with technology company Redtech, the facility is designed to enhance operational efficiency, asset performance and energy security through real-time data integration…
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources has partnered with the Lawyers in Energy Network (LIEN) as anchor supporter of the 2026 Lawyers in Energy International Conference and Awards (LEICA), reinforcing growing attention to the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping Africa’s energy transition. The collaboration highlights a broader policy shift towards strengthening governance systems that support…
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