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PRESIDENT SISI PLAN EXPANSION OF ENERGY SECTOR

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Sisi Plans for Energy sector expansion after meeting with Noble Energy CEO Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has meet with delegates from Noble Energy for the expansion of the Energy sector. The meeting had in attendance Noble Energy CEO and Minister of petroleum. During the meet, President Fattah el-Sisi said ”He will ensure the full cooperation with Noble Energy. This will help strengthen research, discovery and production of natural gas effort in Egypt.” Al…

WIND POWER TO EASE ELECTRICITY BILL PAYMENT IN KENYA

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

Wind power purchase set to reduce electricity bills in Kenya. Residents in Kenya are set to have a reduce bill when it comes to electricity payment in the fourth quarter. This is after Kenya power plans to purchase wind-generated electricity at half price from October. The plan is to first cross the 1.683 billion-unit cumulative uptake before Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) can start selling. LTWP wants to sell its electricity at $3.6 cents per…

ECOWAS and UEMOA PRIORITISES INVESTMENTS IN TRANSPORT AND ENERGY SECTOR

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Gambeta News

ECOWAS and UEMOA plan to prioritise mostly investments in transport and energy sectors. At a recent European External Investment Plan meeting in Accra, Ghana; the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) said; it wishes to prioritise investments in the transport and energy sectors. The External Investment Plan meeting enables its participants; to share and exchange ideas and also review information concerning the region’s development. The selection…

ETHIOPIA SIGNS BILLION DOLLAR ENERGY INVESTMENT

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia’s indebtedness to China grows following energy investment Following a meeting with State Grid Corporation of China, PM Abiy Ahmed oversaw the signing of a US$1.8 billion investment agreement which covers provision of electric power transmission and distribution lines. The project will supply power for up to 16 industrial parks; the Addis Ababa to Djibouti 2nd railway line and for different cities in the country. This agreement will facilitate not only uninterrupted power supply but…

ZERA TO LICENSE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS (IPPs)

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

ZERA to issue 12 independent power producers (IPPs) license to operate in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is set to license 12 independent power producers. This new plan will help the country’s power deficit gap to be slashed significantly. The aim is to increase the nation power producing firm which currently have stands at 30 IPPs. Meanwhile, out of the 30 IPPs only eight of those have taken off and were currently operational. ZERA Acting CEO,…

GHANA EXCESS ELECTRICITY CAPACITY SPENDING REACHES US$30m

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana to reduce excess electricity spending after President Nana Akufo-Addo directive. Ghana Government has announced that they lose US$30m annually due to spending on excess electricity capacity. The Minister of Energy John Peter Amewu made the announcement during the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Ghana forum. The theme of the forum was ”Energy sector perspective: vision and strategies for a sustainable energy sector in Ghana’’. John Peter Amewu said “Every power sector needs some elements of reserved margin for emergencies….

JICA NEGOTIATING DEAL WITH ELECTRICITY MINISTRY TO LAUNCH NEW PROGRAM IN EGYPT

Posted on March 4, 2019March 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

JICA is in talks with Egypt Ministry of Electricity to launch two new programmes. Energy is an important aspect when it comes to infrastructural development. This is why the Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA is in talks with Egypt Electricity Ministry to launch two programs. The talks were announced by JICA representative to Egypt’s Yoshifum Omura during a seminar last week. Meanwhile, the aim of the seminar is to promote energy efficiency and conservation in…

MALI TO OPEN US$139m 90MW POWER PLANT NEXT WEEK

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mali’s 90MW power plant to go online by next week Mali’s first independent power project, a 90MW power plant will become active by next week. The 90MW plant costs about US$139.06-million (€122-million), and will also help drive foreign investment in the West African country. It’s location is in the gold-rich southwest region of the country. Precisely near the town of Kayes, not far from the border with Senegal. Mali have about 350MW of installed power…

ENERGY GAINT IN SOUTH AFRICA ESKOM POSTS U.S $170 MILLION LOSS

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

ENERGY GAINT IN SOUTH AFRICA ESKOM POSTS U.S $170 MILLION LOSS Eskom a South African electricity public utility suffers a net loss of R2.3bn in 2018, compared with a R0.9bn profit the previous year. This statement was revealed at its financial results presentation on Monday. The poor results were allegations of corruption and mismanagement, challenges of governance and negative investor sentiment says Mr Phakamani Hadebe CEO. This was a result of shaking the cupboard so hard that so…

POWER AFRICA UGANDA SIGNS SOLAR ENERGY ACCESS MOU

Posted on June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Power Africa Uganda signs MoU with UESA to expand solar energy in Uganda. The Power Africa Uganda Accelerator, a US government funded initiative have sign an MoU with Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA). The MoU will grant Uganda’s off-grid solar expansion programme US$500,000 to boost access to solar energy solutions in the country. UESA will also help to ensure that solar energy dealers comply by availing high quality products and services. While Power Africa will financially support USEA in training…

POWER TO POWER SUMMIT 2018

Posted on June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

POWER TO POWER SUMMIT 2018: INNOVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY Details of the Power to Power Summit 2018 is as follows: Date: 5th and 6th July, 2018 Venue: Hotel Presidential Port-Harcourt Time: 10 a.m daily The need for organizing this Power to Power Summit is to address the issues affecting energy/power in our country. At the summit whose theme is titled; Innovation and Energy Inefficiency, the discussions will be around the following issues: Proffering solutions to…

ZIMBABWE STOPS SOLAR STREET LIGHT PROJECT

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe halts solar street light project because of lack of funds. Failure to raise enough fund have caused the Kwekwe City Council in Zimbabwe to halt the solar street light project. Last year the council made plans of raising US$200,000 for the installation of solar-powered street lights. So as to cut down on its electricity bill. For the fund raising, each household was levied 50 cents per month, but this however failed to reach the budget. During…

EQUATORIAL GUINEA MAKES PLANS FOR GAS MEGA-HUB

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Gambeta News

Equatorial Guinea to construct a gas mega-hub. Equatorial Guinea is planning to construct a natural gas mega-hub. The hub will consist of an offshore and onshore aggregation and processing facilities. It will also have an interlinked production with London government. The first phase of the project involves implementing a new gas supply agreement signed between the MMH and Noble Energy. This agreement will replace some of the gas production lost since the Alba field declines. Noble…

SOUTH AFRICA SIGNS DEAL TO PRODUCE MORE ELECTRICITY

Posted on April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

South Africa to generate more energy with US$4.6bn IPP deal Minister of Energy in South Africa, Jeff Radebe have signed a US$4.6bn contract with 27 independent renewable energy power producers. This contract is to enable the generation of additional 2300 MW of electricity over the next five(5) years. This agreement have had so much delays including a last-minute court challenge. So it is indeed a milestone following a long period of uncertainty. According to the minister the new 27 projects is…

FUTURE ENERGY AFRICA

Posted on March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Gambeta News

AFRICA’S FULL-STREAM & INTEGRATED OIL, GAS & ENERGY PLATFORM CAPE TOWN INT’L CONVENTION CENTRE, CAPE TOWN 1 – 3 OCTOBER 2018 A full-stream integrated exhibition & conference platform committed to advancing future oil, gas & energy solutions for the African continent. In addition this event provides companies with an affordable exhibition experience. Also free to attend on floor technical sessions at the Centres of Technical Excellence across 3 days of power-packed networking & knowledge exchange….

ECOAFRIBUILD 2018

Posted on March 6, 2018March 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

A Definitive Showcase of Sustainable, Energy Efficient, Resource Efficient and Environmentally Responsible Building Products & Services ECOAFRIBUILD 2018: Expo Centre Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa from wednesday, 15 August to Saturday, 18 August 2018 ECOAFRIBUILD is a platform for the latest innovations in sustainable products and services that help building and construction sectors be eco-friendly. Exhibitors showcasing energy efficient, resource efficient, and environmentally responsible building design, ECOAFRIBUILD helps open doors to a greener future. World-class demonstrations…

GERMANY PROVIDES US$27m FOR ENERGY ISSUES IN NIGERIA

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria to get US$27m from Germany to tackle energy issues. According to German Ambassador to Nigeria, Bernhard Schlagheck, The German government has provided a total of US $ 27m to Nigeria, to address energy and climate change issues in the country. The sponsorship which is termed Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), would be implemented by the German Development Corporation (GIZ). The German government Technical Advisor Group, will also provide mobile care hospitals for the Nigerian military with…

GHANA TO GET FIRST WASTE-TO-DIESEL PLANT IN 2018

Posted on November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 by Gambeta News

Ghana to get recycling facility in 2018 to help in waste management and to generate energy. The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association in collaboration with P2D Recycling Limited of Germany are getting ready to establish a £5 million recycling facility. The recycling facility which would be Ghana’s first waste-to-energy recycling plant would be located at Akunse in the Eastern Region. The recycling plant would turn sachet water waste into carry-bags which, after use, will also be converted into…

CHAD BEGINS WORK ON ENERGY SCHEME AFTER 44 YEARS PLANNING

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by Gambeta News

Chad have officially begun work on two energy projects which it had planned for, 44 years ago. The Republic of Chad has began work on two(2) energy projects it believes would boost the country’s economy. The foundation of the twin plants was laid on 28th Oct 2017 by the country’s president Idriss Déby. The two schemes which are to be built in the northwestern Kanem region, are Sedigui oil refinery and the Rig-Rig gas treatment plant and they…

UGANDA AT 55, WHERE ARE WE?

Posted on October 9, 2017November 16, 2017 by Gambeta News

As Uganda celebrates its Independence today (09-10-1962), we decided to take an in-depth look at the country with an influence in the Eastern African block. We cannot look at Uganda without acknowledging China’s impressive presence in the region, accounting for numerous infrastructural projects and economic activities. China has been showing a strong willingness to take more ambitious risks associated with the countries resources. Showing strong commitment through signed deals to develop Uganda’s oil, minerals, and…

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