Energy industries
The South African government has lauded the launch of a research project aimed at understanding the impact of private renewable energy investments on social development. The project, led by Dr Marianne S. Ulriksen, will investigate how private renewable energy projects can address inequality in affected and surrounding South African communities
Energy industries
Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and a key OPEC member, has found itself at the forefront of a critical conversation emerging on the continent: one that challenges the prevailing narratives pushed by Western powers. The conversation centers on economic development and global climate commitments, highlighting the need for
Energy industries
ExxonMobil has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa's energy future through a series of ambitious investments, frontier exploration, and educational programs. As a Diamond Sponsor at the African Energy Week 2025, the company will highlight its latest investments in Africa, including its award-winning ExxonMobil STEM Africa initiative. This initiative
Energy industries
The Kenyan Cabinet has agreed to reintroduce the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) into the national privatisation programme, aiming to improve operational efficiency and enhance the company's position in regional petroleum logistics. Under the proposed partial divestiture model, the state will invite private investment while retaining a strategic stake.
Energy industries
A high-level Chinese business delegation, led by Yi Jiang, Director of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), met with Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari in Pakistan to discuss investment and cooperation opportunities in the country's growing energy sector. The delegation, representing China&
Energy industries
Nigeria is taking a significant step towards addressing its energy access gap, as the African Development Bank (AfDB) commits $1.2 million to launch a feasibility study on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This initiative is part of the bank's broader commitment to supporting Nigeria's
Energy industries
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) marked its 15th anniversary with a landmark event in Praia, Cabo Verde, from July 28 to 31. The celebration brought together representatives from the National Focal Institutions, ECOWAS Commission, Partners, Experts, and ECOWAS Specialized Agencies and Directorates. The event aimed
Energy industries
The Scottish government has given the green light to one of the world's largest wind farms, despite President Trump's vocal opposition to the project. The Berwick Bank wind farm, located 23 miles off the east coast in the North Sea, will boast up to 307 turbines,
Energy industries
Henan Jinma Energy Company Limited announced the resignation of executive Director and Chairman Mr. Liu Liangyu, effective July 25, 2025. Mr. Liu tendered his resignation to devote more time to personal affairs. The Board expresses gratitude for his contributions and confirms that there is no disagreement or matter related to
Energy industries
The Department of the Interior's (DOI) recent directives on Executive Order 14315 have sparked concern among the wind energy industry. The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, has issued a statement in response to the new regulations, which aim to "identify and end preferential
Energy industries
Tasmania's energy minister Nick Duigan has announced that the state has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with the federal government to join the Marinus Link project, a second underwater electricity cable connecting Victoria and Tasmania. The project aims to provide greater access to Tasmania's renewable energy resources
Energy industries
ExxonMobil has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to Africa's energy future through ambitious new investments, frontier exploration, and impactful educational programs. The company will take a central role in shaping dialogue on the continent's upstream outlook, LNG development, and the transition to more inclusive energy systems. As
