The World Bank has approved a $350 million grant to support the development of Malawi’s 358.5 MW Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP), a transformative initiative expected to generate 1,544 GWh of clean energy annually—enough to power over one million households. “MHSP is a top priority for our government as the least-cost option to meet our growing energy demand and achieve our access targets,” said Ibrahim Matola, Malawi’s Minister of Energy. With a total estimated cost
Middle Eastern countries have either expressed interest in or finalized deals worth over $6 billion in African energy assets in recent weeks, highlighting the region’s growing strategic focus on the continent’s energy sector. One of the most prominent players is Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), which has reportedly been shortlisted to acquire Shell Plc’s downstream assets in South Africa, valued at approximately $1 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. Adnoc and other
Kosmos Energy is investing $2 billion to expand its upstream operations in Ghana, signaling strong international confidence in the country’s petroleum industry and its regulatory direction. Ghana’s Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, announced the investment as a pivotal step toward the nation’s ambition to become West Africa’s premier energy investment destination. “This investment will transform Ghana’s energy sector,” Jinapor stated, noting the government’s commitment to regulatory reforms and transparency. He also revealed plans to revamp
India and Angola have agreed to significantly expand their strategic partnership, signing multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering energy, defence, digital infrastructure, space technology, and more. The agreements coincided with Angolan President João Lourenço’s landmark state visit to India—the first by an Angolan head of state in 38 years. During delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the visit as “historic,” noting its importance in deepening not just India-Angola relations, but also broader India-Africa cooperation.
The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Republics of Zambia and Zimbabwe, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional energy integration, industrialization, and sustainable development in Southern Africa. The MoUs were signed during the 11th Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC) in Maputo and align with the goals of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The agreement with Zambia lays the groundwork for
Egyptian multinational Elsewedy Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding operations in Angola, with a strong focus on the energy, construction, and digital sectors. The company aims to support Angola’s infrastructure development, job creation, and knowledge transfer. Speaking to Angop during President João Lourenço’s official visit to Egypt, Ahmed Amin, Elsewedy Electric’s Regional Director, emphasized the company’s alignment with Angola’s sustainable development goals. “We are working on integrated solutions to expand the transmission network, improve
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed the country’s ambition to become a major power exporter and a driving force behind Africa’s collective energy security. Speaking at the official opening of the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference, President Nandi-Ndaitwah—represented by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare—called for deeper collaboration between government, academia, and industry. “Our goal is to export power, strategic energy commodities, and foster knowledge partnerships, while promoting regional integration and enhancing Africa’s collective energy security,” she
Global natural gas demand surged by 2.7% in 2024, reaching an all-time high, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global Energy Review. Emerging and developing economies accounted for three-quarters of this growth, with total demand rising by 115 billion cubic meters. Industrial activity and electricity generation drove 75% of this increase. Gas demand for power generation climbed 2.8%, while residential and commercial consumption grew by 1.1%. Natural gas remained the second-largest power source, supplying 20%
Mozambique and Zambia have signed an agreement to interconnect their energy systems, enhancing electricity supply within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The project will be carried out by Mozambique’s state-owned electricity company, EDM, and Zambia’s ZESCO. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday by António Manda, Permanent Secretary of Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, and Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Makoze Chikote. With an estimated investment of $411.5 million, the initiative
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met with Norway’s Ambassador to Egypt Hilde Klemetsdal and Terje Pilskog, CEO of Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec, to discuss expanding cooperation in green energy. The talks focused on Scatec’s ongoing green ammonia production project in Damietta Governorate, which utilizes green hydrogen to support Egypt’s transition to sustainable energy. Badawi highlighted the strong partnership between Egypt and Norway emphasizing Norway’s advanced technologies and their role in
