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Expansion of Beira-Harare Pipeline Secures Regional Energy Supply

The Beira corridor stands as a critical fuel supply route for Zimbabwe and a primary transit pathway for fuels heading to Zambia and the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Integral to the region’s energy infrastructure are the combined assets of CFM (Port of Beira operator), CPMZ (Mozambican pipeline operator), PZL (Zimbabwean pipeline operator), and NOIC (Zimbabwe’s government-appointed shipper). Their efficient operation ensures energy security for Mozambique and the landlocked nations along

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Luachimo Hydroelectric Plant Inaugurated, Boosting Economic Growth in Eastern Angola

The inauguration and commencement of full operations at the Luachimo Hydroelectric Plant in Lunda-Norte marks a significant step in revitalizing economic growth in Angola’s eastern provinces. The plant, with a capacity of 34 megawatts (MW), will initially supply electricity to the city of Dundo. Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges, speaking at the inauguration ceremony, emphasized the importance of the project in integrating the future 220 KVA electricity network connecting Dundo, Lucapa (Lunda-Norte),

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Azule Energy Self-Finances Operations and Pays Dividends

Azule Energy, the joint venture formed in March 2022 by Italy’s Eni and the UK’s BP to merge their oil assets in Angola, successfully finances its operations independently and pays dividends to its shareholders. Vaar, an oil and gas company established in Norway with investment fund Hitec Vision, and Azule Energy operate with minimal dependence on their parent companies. According to Eni’s CFO Francesco Gattei, both companies fund their capital expenditures and maintain their own

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Italian Firm Eni to Transform Kenya’s Landfills into Biogas Energy

An Italian company, Eni Kenya BV, is set to harness Kenya’s biogas potential by establishing a facility that will convert waste from five major landfills into energy for households. Eni Kenya BV, a subsidiary of the long-established energy company in Kenya, aims to turn environmental hazards into a sustainable energy source. A feasibility study conducted by Eni Kenya BV concluded that setting up a biogas facility in Kenya is practical. The company is now awaiting

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International Energy

World Bank Loan to Support Namibian Power Expansion

International financial institution the World Bank is providing financial backing for a $138.5 million electricity project in Namibia. The project will strengthen Namibia’s electricity transmission network while advancing the integration of renewable energy in national grid infrastructure. Implemented by Namibia’s state-owned power utility NamPower, the project comprises the development of the second Auas-Kokerboom transmission line as well as a utility-scale battery energy storage system. The financing also serves to promote technical assistance to support NamPower

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International Energy News

Kosmos Energy Targets 50% Production Growth by Year-End

Energy major Kosmos Energy aims to increase production two-fold by the end of 2024, with milestones achieved across the company’s operations in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and Senegal/Mauritania supporting this objective. According to the company’s Chairman and CEO Andrew G. Inglis, “Kosmos has had an active start to the year, continuing the operational and financial momentum we saw in 2023.” In Ghana, Kosmos Energy brought four wells online at the Jubilee Field in 2024, including one

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Höegh LNG Secures Deal to Deploy FSRU in Egypt

Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has signed a 20-month agreement with energy infrastructure firms Höegh LNG and Australian Industrial Energy (AIE) to deploy a Floating Storage and Regasification unit (FSRU) in Ain Sokhna, Egypt. Höegh LNG will provide its FSRU unit, Hoegh Galleon, for use in Egypt from June 2024 to February 2025. Afterward, the unit will be deployed to Port Kembla in Australia under a 15-year contract with AIE.Top of Form Bottom of

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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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