More than 100 Member States and the European Union discuss measures to accelerate the path of energy transition at the 25th Meeting of the Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which started on Tuesday and ends today in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. In the meeting, Angola participates with a delegation from the diplomatic representation in the UAE, headed by the First Secretary responsible for the Economic Sector, Nelson
Excavation work has started for the construction of the 2,172 MW Caculo-Cabaça hydroelectric facility in the Kwanza Norte Province of Angola. Completion of the infrastructure development for the project is set for October 2026, while commissioning is scheduled to commence in 2028. A ceremony commemorating the development took place on 20 May, and was attended by the President of Angola, H.E. João Lourenço, who ceremoniously authorized the provisional deviation of the course of the Kwanza
Global oil and gas major TotalEnergies and its partners in the Mozambique LNG project have published an action plan on how they will progress with the development of the natural gas initiative in the southern African country. The plan, proposed by human rights expert Jean-Christophe Rufin, aims to address the relationship between Mozambique LNG and the Cabo Delgado unrest. It involves implementing a socioeconomic development program, focusing on enhancing the local economy, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability in the region.
Private and public-sector led mining activities across Africa are prioritizing sustainable techniques in projects deployment for environmental sustainability, social responsibility and good business practices. With the continent maximizing exploration and production of its vast extractive resources including critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt to shape the global energy transition and drive economic growth, sustainability has become a standard. Sustainable Mining Techniques and Land Management While traditional mining techniques such as open pit and underground mining have significant impact
Despite offering significant energy resources, access to financing remains one of the key challenges facing energy projects in the MSGBC region. Fortunately, there are various financing avenues emerging, presenting new opportunities for MSGBC governments and project developers alike to leverage the full potential of regional resources. Traditionally, energy projects in the region have been financed by international banks, development finance institutions (DFIs) and by project developers themselves. These institutions provide loans, guarantees, and equity investments to
Independent Anglo-French oil and gas company Perenco has inaugurated a new offshore platfrom, named Magisus in Muanda in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The offshore facility, which was launched by H.E Didier Budimbu, Minister of Hydrocarbons, DRC and Wivine Moleka, Deputy Minister of Hydrocarbons, DRC will be leveraged by Perenco to increase oil production by enabling the independent to connect new wells drilled in 2023 and 2024. The facility’s gas compression capabilities will help Perenco to avoid
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria inaugurates Africa’s largest refinery today in Lagos, which is expected to process 650,000 barrels per day and reduce fuel imports in the country.” The project launched in 2013 by businessman Aliko Dangote occupies 2,635 hectares of land in the Lekki Free Trade Zone and cost around $19 billion, making it one of the largest industrial complexes on the continent and potentially capable of changing the situation in Nigeria. According to
The governments of Angola and South Korea have recently announced their plans to strengthen collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, education, and agriculture. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Kwangjin Choi, the South Korean ambassador to Angola, and Alcides Sakala Simões, the Head of the Committee for Foreign Relations, International Cooperation, and Angolan Communities Abroad of the National Assembly. In late April 2023, South Korea expressed its interest in enhancing partnership with
The Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC), an Egyptian chemicals firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian renewables company Scatec to collaborate on a $450 million green methanol production project. This project is being undertaken in partnership with the Egyptian Bioethanol Company and was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The green methanol plant will be situated in the port of Damietta and is expected to have an
South Africa’s National Department of Transport has recently given powership operator, Karpowership, permission to access the ports of Ngqura, Durban, and Saldanha Bay for a duration of 20 years. This move aims to address the country’s power crisis by utilizing Turkish gas-to-power ships to generate 1,220 MW of electricity and distribute it through South Africa’s grid. Transport Minister Hon. Sindisiwe Chikunga made the announcement on May 18, stating that the safety measures and operations of
