Mozambique exported nearly 80% of its electricity output to South Africa in 2023, solidifying its position as a leading energy producer in southern Africa. The country supplied electricity to six other neighboring nations, setting a new record for energy exports. According to the 2023 annual report from the National Statistics Institute, Mozambique exported a total of 11,585 GWh of electricity last year. South Africa, the largest buyer, accounted for 9,079 GWh. Other key recipients included
Egypt has obtained $275 million in funding to construct and operate the continent’s largest wind farm, the Suez Wind Project. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) contributed $200 million, with an additional $75 million provided by Arab Bank and Standard Chartered. The project is co-financed by multiple international organizations, including the African Development Bank, British International Investment, Germany’s Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, Opec Fund for International Development, and the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation. Situated
The long-standing electricity shortage on Mussulo Island in Luanda is nearing its end, as the Ministry of Energy and Water has announced the island will be electrified starting this Thursday. The rural electrification project faced delays due to technical challenges stemming from the island’s unstable terrain, which complicated the transport and installation of infrastructure. Despite these obstacles, the project is now set to connect Mussulo directly to the national electricity grid. This initiative will provide
The Republic of Congo has begun studies for micro-hydropower plants as part of its efforts to improve rural electrification. On December 6, the Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), held a workshop to review the project framework, explore financing options, and assess its feasibility. With rural areas heavily dependent on costly and unsustainable diesel systems, this initiative aims to improve energy access, reduce disparities, and contribute to
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) of Egypt has partnered with Polish company Hynfra to establish a $1.6 billion facility dedicated to green ammonia production. This ambitious project aims to position Egypt as a leader in the global green energy sector. The facility’s first phase, set to launch by 2030, will produce 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. Future phases will scale up production to one million tonnes per year. This initiative
The Angolan government has approved amendments to the General Electricity Law, removing the state’s monopoly on electricity transmission. This move aims to attract private investment, accelerate national electrification, and support regional energy interconnections, according to Secretary of State for Energy, Arlindo Bota. The proposed law, passed in parliament on Thursday, transitions the energy transport segment from exclusive state control to a public service concession model. Speaking during an extraordinary parliamentary session, Bota emphasized that this
Baker Hughes has inaugurated a liquid mud plant, cement bulk facility, and integrated multi-modal hub at Walvis Bay, marking a significant step in supporting Namibia’s growing energy sector and advancing localization efforts. The liquid mud plant, Namibia’s largest by volume and capacity, alongside the cement bulk facility, will supply critical drilling and completion fluids and cement handling services for offshore oil and gas operations. Baker Hughes’ integrated multi-modal facility also features state-of-the-art testing and maintenance
QatarEnergy has strengthened its presence in Namibia’s upstream oil and gas sector through an agreement with TotalEnergies, increasing its stakes in two Orange Basin offshore blocks. Under the new deal, QatarEnergy will acquire an additional 5.25% stake in Block 2913B and 4.7% in Block 2912. Following the transaction, QatarEnergy’s shares will rise to 35.25% in Block 2913B and 33.025% in Block 2912. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and CEO of
Angola is fast-tracking its energy development initiatives with a series of projects and policy updates to enhance oil and gas output and promote low-carbon solutions, solidifying its role as a key regional energy producer. At African Energy Week 2024, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) announced that Angola’s government will release the decree for the Incremental Production Law in November. Designed to counter production declines in mature oilfields, the law introduces favorable fiscal
The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $54 million loan to finance a 120 MW onshore wind farm in Mozambique, positioning the country as a regional energy hub. This loan includes $12 million from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) and is part of a larger financing package that will involve contributions from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund
