Algeria's Energy Future was launched at a half-day round-table seminar at Chatham House, London, on Wednesday 6 April.
The report was presented at the seminar by its lead authors, Jon Marks and John Hamilton, and critically assessed by Algerian and international experts. Read more
The African Energy Atlas has established itself as an indispensable resource for energy industry professionals.
The 2011 edition features more than 45 maps and charts drawn with expert care by journalist cartographer David Burles. Read more
Briefings and Reports 2
AfricaHardball is an executive dialogue that brings together policy-makers, industry leaders and analysts to discuss the key political issues affecting African markets in frank and open terms.
The next AfricaHardball roundtable will be held on 1 December in London, focusing on North Africa Read more
Briefings and Reports 3
A detailed and frank analysis of Libya’s energy sector
Published in July 2010, Libya's Energy Future provides authoritative, independently sourced analysis of Libya’s energy sector policy and history, examines the country’s governance and financial record and assesses the potential for international partners to do business with its institutions and interest groups.
On the page below you will find a selection of articles from the African Energy archive. All items preceded by a padlock symbol require a subscription.
Kenya energy maps - link to the Kenya page in the African Energy map library
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) is investing KSh1.4bn ($16m) in a reactive power project to improve voltage profiles in Nairobi and environs.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has given Siemens Energy a contract to extend the high-voltage Rabai and Embakasi substations, which are part of the Mombasa-Nairobi transmission line project.
East Africa power update: Kenya diversifies while Tanzania delays
Kenya’s efforts to expand and diversify its power generation have met with success, while Tanzania’s power shortages and a lack of reliable infrastructure are holding the economy back. African Energy’s new power update shows two neighbours with contrasting fortunes
Kenya Power & Lighting Company is seeking expressions of interests from consultants for a feasibility study on the manufacture and assembly of distribution transformers in Kenya. Issue 203, 18 February 2011.more
East Africa transformed by headline oil developments and large-scale gas potential
Despite gloomy predictions of recession, exploration has been buoyed by the high oil price and by Asian demand for gas. East Africa has arrived as a significant hydrocarbons industry play, writes Thalia Griffiths in Kampala
A consortium of Spain’s Iberdrola Ingenieria y Construcción and wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to expand the Ngong II wind farm (AE 194/9).
Bermuda-registered East Africa player Dominion Petroleum has taken a 60% operating stake in offshore Block L9 in the face of competition from companies including BG Group.
Having taken a big position offshore Tanzania last year, BG Group is now in negotiations for two blocks in Kenya’s Lamu Basin. Issue 204, 4 March 2011.more
Can Kenyan E&P come good?
In Kenya, Tullow is hoping to replicate its success in Uganda, while Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is hoping to repeat its success offshore Mozambique. Tullow now operates five licences onshore Kenya and plans to drill this year on blocks 10A and 10BB. Anadarko, which has five offshore blocks, plans to acquire 3D seismic this year and drill in 2012. Issue 203, 18 February 2011.more
Africa Oil takes over Block 9 as Asians withdraw
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Taiwan’s CPC have pulled out of onshore Block 9, leaving Africa Oil Corporation (AOC) to take over the operatorship as it enters the first additional exploration phase.
Africa Oil Corporation has snapped up Centric Energy Corporation, adding assets in Kenya and Mali to its growing portfolio, in a cash and shares deal valuing the company at C$60m. Issue 200, 17 December 2010.more
Government reintroduces fuel price controls
The government has reintroduced controls on retail fuel prices, 16 years after liberalising the market. Energy minister Kiraitu Murungi said the decision was reached after the government lost confidence in the ability of oil marketers to regulate pump prices independently and fairly. Issue 200, 17 December 2010.more
Nock ventures into exploration
National Oil Corporation of Kenya (Nock) is making its first foray into exploration after receiving a production-sharing contract (PSC) for Block 14T in south western Kenya.
East Africa power update: Kenya diversifies while Tanzania delays
Kenya’s efforts to expand and diversify its power generation have met with success, while Tanzania’s power shortages and a lack of reliable infrastructure are holding the economy back. African Energy’s new power update shows two neighbours with contrasting fortunes
The government has reintroduced controls on retail fuel prices, 16 years after liberalising the market. Energy minister Kiraitu Murungi said the decision was reached after the government lost confidence in the ability of oil marketers to regulate pump prices independently and fairly. Issue 200, 17 December 2010.more
IFC targets Kenya’s sustainable energy potential
A project to help release $25m to small and medium-sized enterprises could build a market for sustainable and renewable energy projects, writes Kevin Godier Issue 196, 22 October 2010.more
Drought hits profits at KenGen
Kenya Electricity Generating Company’s 2009/10 full-year pre-tax profits fell by 47% as drought hit hydropower production. The company said generation had suffered from the dry conditions, chiefly in the first half of its financial year that ended on 30 June. Issue 196, 22 October 2010.more
KenGen to reduce emergency power
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has given Aggreko notice of its intention to terminate 100MW of emergency power from August. Issue 186, 14 May 2010.more
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