Africa Mining: Kibo, GE expand their collaboration on energy projects
Kibo Energy has entered into an expanded collaboration agreement with US-based General Electric (GE).
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Mozambique Energy: Cahora Bassa dam operating below capacity due to lack of water
Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric (HCB), a company that operates the Cahora Bassa dam on the Zambezi River in Tete, Mozambique, made a profit of 7.2 billion meticais (about US$118 million) in 2017, despite the facility being unable to operate at its full capacity due to the low water level in the reservoir, Mozambican state news agency AIM reported.
Read MoreGlobal Renewables: China’s solar curb
China’s suspension of approval for new subsidised grid-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar projects has led to sharply reduced forecasts for global capacity expansion in 2018. But the longer-term outlook for the sector still looks buoyant, as costs continue to fall.
Read MoreAfrica Energy: China loans to Africa energy, infrastructure projects almost trebled between 2016 and 2017
The value of Chinese loans to energy and infrastructure projects in Africa almost trebled between 2016 and 2017 to nearly $9-billion and the impact of this lending is increasingly visible in Africa, law firm Baker McKenzie said at the sidelines of a Brics summit.
Read MoreMozambique Energy: Ncondezi submits updated tariff proposal for energy project
Aim-listed Ncondezi Energy has submitted an updated tariff proposal to Mozambican State-owned power utility Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) and the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME).
Read MoreGlobal Oil & Gas: World Gas Conference panel advocates on energy industry digital transition
Industry experts have expressed confidence that the digitalisation of the oil and gas industry will bring new jobs to the sector as it looks to focus on sustainability, embrace safety and keep costs under control.
Read MoreAfrica Oil & Gas: South Africa to align energy plans with SADC gas master plan
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has promised greater alignment between South Africa’s energy plans, including the new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity, with a regional gas master plan, which is currently under development within the 16-country Southern African Development Community (SADC) bloc.
Read MoreAfrica Energy: “US$12bn available for Africa’s energy development” – AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has placed access to sustainable energy development at the heart of its strategy, with the biggest priority ensuring improved access to electricity across the continent.
Read MoreAfrica Energy: “Renewables, decentralisation top energy trends in Africa” – Aggreko
The pace of electrification in Africa has nearly tripled since 2012, relative to the previous decade, with electrification in sub-Saharan Africa surpassing population growth for the first time in 2014.
Read MoreAfrica Oil & Gas: SA Minister revives LNG/Power programme
South Africa’s energy minister Jeff Radebe broke his silence May 16 on the country’s seemingly-stalled gas-to-power programme.
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