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5 Green Hydrogen Markets to Watch in Africa in 2024

Unparalleled renewable energy resources in tandem with rising demand for sustainable energy worldwide has made Africa both a strategic and highly attractive green hydrogen market. In 2023, African nations actively prioritized the adoption of green hydrogen policies, and in 2024, are expected to accelerate project deployment and foster collaboration with private, public, and global institutions to accelerate industry expansion. Mauritania: A Strategic Investment Opportunity Mauritania, home to three large-scale projects, has emerged as one of

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International Energy News Renewable Energy

Niger’s mega Solar power plant now Operational, mitigating Niger’s 70% power loss

Following the July coup in Niger that deposed previous President Mohamed Bazoum, a fellow West African country, Nigeria chose to respond by suspending energy exports to the country. This posed a significant issue in Niger’s power sector, considering that Nigeria supplied 70% of Niger’s electricity prior to the coup. According to a report recently put out by the British news network, BBC, Niger has since then experienced cascading power outages. However, Niger’s response was to

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Local Energy News

Aliança renews insurance for Solar Project in the South of the Country

Aliança Seguros issued last week, in Luanda, the policy for the second contract with MCA to ensure the construction of the second phase of the Rural Electrification Project, through the installation of solar panels in the provinces of Bié, Lunda-Norte, Lunda-Sul , Malanje and Moxico. According to a press release, two million more solar panels will be installed in the southern region of the country. Aliança Seguros was chosen to ensure the entire MCA –

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Oil Energy Gas Local News Petroleum

ANPG signs MOU with JES University

The National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and the José Eduardo dos Santos University signed, last week a Memorandum of technical and scientific cooperation to support companies in the oil sector. The signing of the Memorandum took place during the workshop that dealt with the strategy for launching the biofuels sector, within the scope of implementing the obligations of the recently approved Kyoto Protocol. The head of ANPG’s Energy Integration and Biofuels Department, Vita

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Local Energy Gas News

Angola LNG Completes 100th Butane Loading at Soyo Terminal

The Pacificator vessel, operating under Sonangol Gás e Energias Renováveis, recently docked at the Soyo terminal, marking Angola LNG’s significant milestone of the 100th pressurized butane cargo shipment. This achievement signifies a pivotal moment for the company, as highlighted in a statement. It underscores Angola’s strides in the energy sector through harnessing its natural gas resources. Notably, Angola achieved self-sufficiency in butane gas production back in 2017, a testament to the company’s commitment and partnerships.

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Local Energy Oil Petroleum

Block 15 Set to Achieve Daily Production Milestone of 30,000 Barrels in 2024

Block 15, marking 20 years of operation in Angola, aims to achieve an average production milestone of 30,000 barrels per day in the coming year, announced Melissa Bond, ExxonMobil’s General Director. Situated about 145 kilometers off the Zaire province coast, Block 15 has seen significant success, reaching an accumulated production of 2.5 billion barrels since its discovery in April this year. ExxonMobil’s investments exceeding $30 billion have resulted in 18 commercial discoveries within the block,

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Energy Local News Oil Petroleum

Afentra Secures Angola’s Approval for Block Acquisitions from Sonangol

Independent energy company Afentra has received approval from Angola for the acquisition of stakes in Block 3/05 and Block 23 from the country’s National Oil Company Sonangol. Under the agreement, which is pursuant to a sale and purchase agreement between Sonangol and Afentra through its wholly-owned subsidiary Afentra (Angola), the company will acquire a 14% interest in Block 3/05 and a 40% stake in Block 23, offshore Angola. Afentra is also working with Sonangol to

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Energy Gas International News

Tanzania Embraces Sustainability with a Transition from Oil to Green Vehicles

To lessen its carbon footprint, Tanzania is adopting the use of vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). Plans are underway to set up CNG refilling stations in Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, and Dodoma cities. Tanzania’s $42 billion Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) project makes the transition to natural gas-powered vehicles a viable initiative. A new revolution to reduce carbon footprint is underway. The government is rolling out a plan to cease the use of

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Economy Energy Local News

Chevron and Angola Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Energy Initiatives

The American multinational energy corporation, Chevron, through its Angolan subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola to identify low carbon business opportunities. They will explore the potential of nature-based technological carbon offsets as well as biofuels, such as hydrogen and carbon capture and storage solutions, to advance Angola’s energy production and energy mix diversification for energy security, economic growth and environmental sustainability. “Through our work here,

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Energy Gas News

South Africa’s Ambitious Plan to Add 3 GW of Gas-Fired Power to Address Energy Shortage

South Africa is accelerating the deployment of up to 3 GW of gas-fired power generation capacity amid efforts to address the country’s ongoing electricity crisis. Currently at the procurement stage, the project pipeline includes a 2 GW mobile facility as well as a 1 GW gas-to-power plant located near Coega in the Eastern Cape province. Speaking during a press briefing last week, South Africa’s Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramakgopa stated that the 3 GW of

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