Nigeria Accelerates Hydrogen Development with FOSSREA Partnership

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a significant agreement with the Foundation for Sustainable Social Responsibility in Emerging Africa (FOSSREA) to advance hydrogen development initiatives. Mrs. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa, Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, emphasized in a statement that the agreement marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s commitment to hydrogen as the future fuel. She quoted Permanent Secretary Ambassador Nicholas Agbo Ella, who highlighted the strategic

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BP Joins Consortium for Egypt Green Hydrogen Project

BP has partnered with Masdar, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Infinity Power to develop a multi-phase green hydrogen project in Egypt, formalized through a joint development agreement (JDA). Under the JDA, BP will serve as the main developer and operator on behalf of the consortium. The partners will merge their respective green hydrogen (gH2) initiatives in Egypt, exploring the potential for a large-scale, multi-phase project focused on developing gH2 and its derivatives for export. The consortium

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South Africa Shifts Focus to Wind Energy Amid Renewable Push

Civil construction activity remains robust, driven by renewable energy projects, particularly a notable shift from solar to wind energy. The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell slightly from an eight-year high of 47 in Q1 2024 to 44 in Q2 2024. This decline indicates that over 55% of respondents are dissatisfied with current business conditions, reflecting a slight dip in business sentiment and a slowdown in activity. Despite this, the growth indicator remains well above its

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Egypt to Launch $10 Billion Wind Farm to Bolster Renewable Energy Future

Egypt is advancing its renewable energy goals by launching the construction of a massive $10 billion wind farm in March 2026. This project, set to be one of the world’s largest, aims to generate 10 gigawatts of power by 2032. The wind farm, a collaborative venture between Egyptian firm Infinity and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, faced initial delays due to land acquisition challenges in the Upper Egyptian region of West Sohag. However, as reported by Bloomberg,

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British International Investment Plc Supports Tanzania’s Renewable Energy Expansion

British International Investment Plc (BII), the UK’s development-finance arm, is embarking on its first renewable energy project in Tanzania. According to Nick O’Donohoe, CEO of BII, the firm has agreed to initially lend $15 million to Meridiam SAS’s Rift Valley Energy for the development of 7.6 megawatts of wind and small-scale hydro projects. This investment could potentially increase to $25 million. “These new installations will provide electricity to 170,000 consumers, many of whom were previously

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US Supports Angola’s Shift from Oil to Critical Minerals and Clean Energy

The United States is supporting Angola’s transition from an oil-dependent economy to a hub for critical minerals processing and clean power exportation, according to a senior US official. “Angola and the United States are aligned on all the major points related to energy access, energy security, decarbonization, and critical minerals,” stated US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt during an online media briefing on Tuesday. Angola, a leading crude oil producer in

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Ghana introduces West Africa’s largest floating solar PV system

Ghana has initiated a major solar energy project which would utilize solar and hydro resources. The project stands as one of a kind in the sub-region of West Africa and is intended to supply at least 10% of the country’s power once fully actualized. Despite its promise to lessen the usage of fossil fuels, the project has caused controversy and sparked worries about potential environmental effects. Ghana has launched West Africa’s largest floating solar PV

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Germany and EU Pledge €68 Million for Mozambique’s Renewable Energy Projects

German cooperation and the European Union, through the KFW program, have pledged to disburse €68 million (about $74 million) to Mozambique to promote electrification projects in off-grid areas using renewable energy. The announcement was made by German Ambassador Ronald Münch during the reveal of upcoming renewable energy auctions for private operators. Münch stated, “German cooperation and the European Union are providing a grant of €68 million for the implementation of renewable energy programs. This initiative

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CIB Commits $300M to Boost Egypt’s Renewable Energy Initiatives

Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, Chairperson of the Commercial International Bank of Egypt (CIB), announced that the bank has been actively financing various new and renewable energy projects in Egypt. The bank aims to help achieve the target of 30% renewable energy by 2030, focusing on electricity generation from solar and wind sources. Ezz Al-Arab also mentioned that other countries, like Kenya and Tanzania, are incorporating geothermal e nergy into their energy mix. The total financing volume

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Nigeria to deploy 250 MW of distributed solar

Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency is partnering with Husk Power Systems for interconnected minigrids and isolated minigrids, rooftop commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, productive use of energy (PUE) initiatives, appliance sales, and financing. The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria and Husk Power Systems have agreed on a strategic partnership to deploy up to 250 MW of decentralized renewable energy (DRE) projects in support of the government’s energy access, energy transition, and energy security targets. The

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