PetroSA, South Africa’s state-owned oil and gas company, is gearing up for the arrival of gas shipments from Mozambique’s ENH later this year. This move is part of PetroSA’s strategy to boost energy reserves and mitigate potential shortages. Having secured a gas trading license from regulators in March, PetroSA wasted no time in finalizing a deal for an initial 2 petajoules of gas annually, with plans to increase this to 200 petajoules in the future.
ENGIE Energy Access proudly announces the inauguration of its inaugural mini-grid project, the Dohouè MySol Grid, in the village of Dohouè in southern Benin. Equipped with 135 kWp of solar panels and 130 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage, the Dohouè MySol Grid now brings renewable energy to over 1,500 residents and local businesses, marking a significant milestone in the region’s journey toward sustainable development. In collaboration with the Beninese Agency for Rural Electrification and Energy
Botala Energy Ltd. (ASX:BTE) has partnered with AAAS Energy BV, a solar developer focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, to explore the potential for installing up to 250 MW of solar capacity at an energy hub currently under development in Botswana. Located near the town of Palapye, the Leupane Energy Hub and Industrial Park, operated by Botala, is envisioned as the site for this ambitious solar project. With plans to expand, the hub could eventually accommodate up
Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom and Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries have inked a pivotal agreement for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country. Set to be completed by 2025, this ambitious project aims to bolster Burkina Faso’s electricity production, with projections indicating a doubling of output by 2030. The agreement delineates a comprehensive roadmap, charting a course for the development of Burkina Faso’s nuclear energy capabilities and the establishment
Aim-listed gold producer Shanta Gold has announced promising findings in its latest exploration update for the West Kenya project, covering the fourth quarter of last year and the first quarter of this year. CEO Eric Zurrin highlighted the progress, stating, “At Ramula, the reported assays provide valuable insights for converting inferred resources to indicated category resources. Meanwhile, encouraging results from our early-mid-stage targets at both Miruka and Anomaly 22 affirm the presence of economic range
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is pursuing financing for its $21 billion transmission network expansion project, aiming to integrate renewable energy sources into the national grid. As the primary provider of 80% of South Africa’s electricity, Eskom’s expansion plans involve constructing 14,218 km of power lines by 2033 – a three-fold increase from 2012-2024 installations. To secure financing for this capital-intensive project, Eskom is engaging in discussions with relevant government ministries and considering potential
To ease reliance on electricity imports, Namibia has made substantial strides in ramping up its power network in recent years. The country derives the majority of its domestic power generation from the 120 MW coal-fired Van Eck Power Station in Windhoek, as well as the diesel-powered Paratus and Anixas Power Stations and Ombuvu Photovoltaic (PV) Power Station. Major developments in Namibia’s power distribution sector are poised to shift the country toward energy self-sufficiency by the end of
Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced that its subsidiary Sirte Oil has discovered a well with the potential to produce 16.8 million cubic feet of gas per day. The announcement – made on April 9 – follows successful drilling operations in exploratory well W, W, 1-6, southeast of the Al-Lahib Field. The drilling operations reached a final depth of 8,666 feet and showed a choke size of 48/64 inches. In addition to gas, the
Debswana,the leading rough diamonds producer continues to set the trend in diversity and progressive leadership appointments. The 50/50 De Beers – Botswana joint venture has appointed top Engineer Ms. Keene Nkoane as the first female Senior Engineering Manager inthe history of the company. She is based at Orapa Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM). Nkoane joined Debswana in 2003 based in Jwaneng Mine following her completion of BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic from Nottingham University,
The OPEC+ coalition is eyeing Namibia for potential membership, as the country gears up to become Africa’s fourth-largest oil producer by the next decade, according to industry reports. TotalEnergies and Shell’s discoveries of around 2.6 billion barrels of oil have positioned Namibia for significant oil production by 2030. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, has facilitated discussions between OPEC and Namibia, aiming for Namibia’s full membership in the future. While Namibia has
