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“Africa at intersection between affordability, reliability and access to power” The challenge of improving access to energy will be addressed at the upcoming Enlit Africa conference and expo when it returns to Cape Town from 16–18 May 2023. On 17 May, Day 2’s keynote session focuses on Africa’s just energy transition and the importance of […]
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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been growing in popularity and usefulness in the energy sector over the last 3-4 decades. The gas that’s cooled to -162ºC is gaining ground on traditional fossil fuels such as coal because it is cleaner, more affordable, and more futuristic. Upon cooling and liquefaction, LNG shrinks in volume up to […]
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Businesses and people all over the world need technological advances to improve the quality of life, the economy, and the growth of their industries. In Africa, the internet economy has the potential to grow to $180 billion by 2025, or – 5.2% of the continent’s GDP. While digital transformation remains one of the continent’s foremost […]
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Following an agreement forged during the Namibian International Energy Conference in 2022, a youth training initiative launched by Namibia and Equatorial Guinea has set the tone for an ambitious local content drive that will position Namibia as a competitive hydrocarbon producer Namibia, as an upcoming hydrocarbon producer, and Equatorial Guinea, as one of Africa’s top […]
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By Wambi Michael The search for energy diversification has taken a more frantic pace amidst the global energy transition debate. Unlike in the past when some countries were skeptical or outrightly ruled nuclear out in the Net Zero debate, it will be one of the options at COP27 in Egypt. The return to nuclear is this […]
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Current challenges around energy security, energy prices and the cost of living have intersected with the climate crisis, highlighting the fact that energy efficiency is now more indispensable than ever. So says the International Energy Agency (IEA), in its recently released report on ‘The value of urgent action on energy efficiency’. The paper states that “the cleanest, […]
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The international energy crisis has renewed efforts to explore the potential of Africa as a global supplier, and how its countries can lift themselves out of poverty. From hydrocarbons to green energy, Africa’s potential remains largely untapped. The African continent remains one of the most unexplored places on Earth for oil and gas deposits. Yet, […]
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The Government of Tanzania and its partners including Equinor, Shell and ExxonMobil have announced the signing of the historic Host Government Agreement (HGA), which will green light the nation’s gas and LNG mega project. The $30 billion USD project aims to produce 10 million tons per annum of LNG for export with transformational potential for industrialization by bringing investment, technology, […]
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Africa’s capability has grasped the world’s attention in recent times Africa’s capability has grasped the world’s attention in recent times as conflict in Eastern Europe and rising energy costs have highlighted the globe’s precarious energy position.Recent discoveries of oil and gas across the continent serve as a reminder that Africa has the potential to be […]
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Let Africa Resolve Its Energy Needs Without Interference By Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, former Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Resource and Ambassador for Africa Oil Week The African continent remains one of the most unexplored places on Earth for oil and gas deposits. Yet, between 2011 and 2020, an estimated 61 billion BOE (barrel oil […]
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