Gas, Private Sector And Free Market Investments Crucial For South Africa To Address Electricity Crisis

South African President H.E Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a National State of Disaster over the Southern African country’s electricity crisis during the State of the Nation Address held in Cape Town on February 9. Measures set to be introduced to reform the electricity crisis during the National State of Disaster will include the introduction of […]

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Europe’s Dash For Gas Presents Pitfalls For Africa

By Paul Virgo One of the knock-on effects of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is that European countries have embarked on a ‘dash for gas’ to find alternatives to Russian energy supplies. A flurry of deals has ensued with several African States being enticed by the prospect of lucrative energy contracts. A new report, however, has warned […]

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Africa Can, And Should, Decide How To Harness Its Natural Resources Especially With Gas

By NJ AYUK Pressure is building to phase out petroleum production in Africa to fight climate change. But harnessed strategically, Africa’s oil and gas industry can power a better future for Africa. Are calls to “keep it in the ground” really in Africa’s best interests? Do a Google search for “Help Africa,” and you know […]

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Hydro, Gas to Power Tanzania

Tanzania is set to begin construction on the 1,200MW-capacity Stiegler’s Gorge Hydro power plant this summer, after overcoming objections from environmentalists about the potential impact to game reserves. The country also announced that the 240MW-capacity, gas-powered Kinyerezi II plant began operating this month. Construction on the hydro power plant, located in the Selous Game Reserve, […]

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