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Mauritania and Saudi Arabia Forge Clean Energy Partnership

Mauritania and Saudi Arabia have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration within the clean energy sector. The agreement covers a wide array of areas, including renewables, green hydrogen, power, and carbon capture technologies. The MOU was signed by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud and Mauritanian Minister of Petroleum, Mines, and Energy Nani Ould Chrougha during a special session at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh

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South Africa Introduces New Guidelines for Solar Energy Projects

South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has introduced fresh guidelines for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) developed in areas of “low” or “medium” environmental sensitivity. The guidelines represent a shift in South Africa’s renewable energy strategy, aiming to expedite renewable investments and project development while ensuring the protection of environmentally sensitive regions. In eligible zones, developers can streamline the environmental authorization (EA) process, reducing bureaucratic hurdles. Under

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Angola’s Energy Sector Thrives Despite Global Challenges

Angola’s energy sector continues to demonstrate resilience and potential, as highlighted by recent reports from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET). In the first quarter of 2024, the country exported a significant volume of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and condensates, totaling 966,394 metric tons, generating revenue of $393.6 million. While these figures represent a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter, they underscore the ongoing strength of Angola’s

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International Energy

Kenya: GDC Targets 218 MW Boost to National Grid Capacity

Kenya’s state-owned Geothermal Development Company (GDC) aims to bolster the country’s national grid with an additional 218 MW by 2027, as outlined in its recently released Strategic Plan 2023-2027. The GDC aims to develop six steam fields — Paka, Silali, Korosi-Chepchuk, Suswa, Menegai Caldera and Menengai West — and drill 57 wells. The resource development plan will require an estimated budget of KSh102.2 billion (approximately $802 million). “Today, GDC has harnessed a total of 560 MW of

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International Energy News

Woodside Energy Faces Shareholder Pushback Over Climate Plan

Woodside Energy encountered significant shareholder resistance on Wednesday as investors rejected its climate transition plan, highlighting growing concerns among activists regarding the company’s fossil fuel projects. Despite this setback, the chairman managed to retain his position following a contentious vote. The rejection of Woodside’s climate plan, with 58% of votes against it, underscores the mounting pressure on the company to adopt more ambitious measures to reduce carbon emissions. Chairman Goyder expressed disappointment but emphasized the

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International Energy Gas

Tanzania Positions Itself as a Key Player in East African Energy

Tanzania’s abundant gas reserves, estimated at around 57 trillion cubic feet (tcf), will take center stage at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 conference, highlighting the country’s quest for partnerships in exploration, development, and processing ventures. With significant offshore gas discoveries, Tanzania is poised to become a major LNG exporter, spearheading projects like the Tanzania LNG initiative. This flagship endeavor, led by Equinor, Shell, and ExxonMobil, aims to produce 10 million metric tons of

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International Energy Expos & Events News

NAMCOR Showcases Namibia’s Petroleum Potential at International Energy Conference

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) underscored Namibia’s burgeoning petroleum potential during a technical session at the Namibian International Energy Conference held on Tuesday. Namibia boasts four recognized offshore basins and two onshore basins, with over 30 exploration wells drilled thus far. Recent discoveries such as Venus-1 by TotalEnergies and Graff-1X by Shell have affirmed the presence of a viable petroleum system in Namibia’s deepwater regions. Victoria Sibeya, Executive: Upstream Exploration at NAMCOR, emphasized

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International Energy News Renewable Energy

Botala Energy and AAAS Energy to Collaborate on Major Solar Project in Botswana

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

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International Energy News

Namibia Gears Up to Become Major Regional Power Producer

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

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Botala Energy and AAAS Energy Collaborate on 250 MW Solar Project in Botswana

Botala Energy Ltd. (ASX:BTE) and AAAS Energy BV, a Sub-Saharan Africa-focused solar developer, have inked an agreement to evaluate the feasibility of installing up to 250 MW of solar capacity at an energy hub currently in progress in Botswana. The proposed project is slated for Botala’s Leupane Energy Hub and Industrial Park near Palapye. The site has the potential to accommodate an impressive 500 MW of solar energy and 200 MW of gas-fired power generation.

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