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Nigerian electricity regulator acts to rein in distribution chaos
A tumultuous few months in Nigerian electricity distribution that included the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) threatening to withdraw the licences of eight of the country’s 11 distribution companies (discos) in October has forced progress on some of the...
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Nigeria
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Nigeria: Accugas signs new GSA following Savannah deal
Nigerian midstream supplier Accugas has signed a new interruptible gas sales agreement with Sahara Group affiliate First Independent Power Ltd (FIPL) to provide gas to the Afam power plant. Savannah Petroleum completed the acquisition of Accugas and stakes in the Uquo and...
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Nigeria
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Moroccan solar tender targets socio-economic uplift
The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and Ministry of Energy, Mines and Environment are seeking expressions of interest (EoIs) from developers to supply some 400MW of solar PV capacity in nine locations, in the first phase of the 800MW Noor PV II project. In a...
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Morocco
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Algeria: Difficulties mount as Sonatrach gets its fourth head in a year
Heads have rolled again at Sonatrach, where Kamel Eddine Chikhi was replaced as chairman and chief executive (PDG) on 5 February by vice-president for development and marketing Toufik Hakkar. PDG only since 18 November, Chikhi is a highly experienced Sonatrach exploration and...
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Algeria
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Tanzania: Mnazi Bay gas production dips
Operator Maurel & Prom has said 2019 gas production from the Mnazi Bay field in southern Tanzania was 70.3mcf/d, down 15% from 2018. The decline in production was due to an early and heavy rainy season in eastern Africa in 2019, which led to much greater availability of...
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Tanzania
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Libya: Blockade causes shortages
Libya has lost more than $1bn of revenue in less than a month as a result of the oil blockade imposed by the warlord Khalifa Haftar in his attempt to force the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord from power. There is, as yet, no sign of the blockade being lifted or of...
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Libya
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South Sudan: Round-the-clock power in Juba
Juba has enjoyed 24-hour electricity since late December following the start-up of a new 30MW power plant and grid infrastructure in November, the first time anywhere in South Sudan has had access to uninterrupted network power. Local developer Ezra Construction &...
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South Sudan
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Appeals for stability as Côte d’Ivoire enters election year
The 22 January announcement that Globeleq and its partner IPS had reached financial close for the 253MW expansion of their 460MW Azito gas-fired plant at Yopougon, near Abidjan, was timed to coincide with a visit to London by an Ivorian delegation led by President Alassane...
Côte d’Ivoire
UK steps out of Brexit fog to renew its Africa credentials
The UK-Africa Investment Summit, which brought an impressive number of heads of state and government to London on 20-21 January, was a ceremony to mark UK ambitions to create a ‘Global Britain’ following Brexit and still be seen as a major player in Africa. It was cast in the...
Africa
Sahel region invites excitement and trepidation in equal measure
The growing number of energy sector professionals working in West Africa’s Sahel region can point to positive signs emerging from markets that must develop as quickly as possible to serve fast-growing and youthful populations seeking opportunities for a better future. The...
West Africa
External factors raise stakes in Libya’s proxy war
The meeting of the Libyan British Business Council in Tunis at which National Oil Corporation (NOC) chairman Mustafa Sanalla set out ambitious plans to increase crude production was also notable for an altercation with Central Bank of Libya governor Sadiq Al-Kebir. Speaking...
North Africa
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29 April 2020 to 30 April 2020
AIX: Gas 2020
Part of the AIX: Spring Meetings in London, the sixth annual Africa Investment Exchange: Gas...
RSA House, London
Africa
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AIX: Grid & Storage
Part of the AIX: Spring Meetings in London, the meeting will focus on key issues facing Africa’s...
RSA House, London
Africa
1
10 March 2020 to 11 March 2020
Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa
The only event on the continent bringing together over 700 African sovereigns, SOEs, corporates, FI...
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Africa
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17 March 2020 to 18 March 2020
Securex West Africa
Securex is the leading exhibition brand for the industry right across the continent with events in...
Landmark centre, Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria
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19 March 2020 to 20 March 2020
4th edition of Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa Conference
Following the great success of PIAfrica 2019, the 4th edition of Pension Funds and Alternative...
Intercontinental Hotel Balaclava Mauritius
Africa
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31 March 2020 to 01 April 2020
The Power & Electricity World Africa
Built on 23 years of history, Power & Electricity World Africa is about innovation, investment...
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
South Africa
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31 March 2020 to 01 April 2020
Power & Electricity World Africa
Built on 23 years of history, Power & Electricity World Africa is about innovation, investment...
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
Africa
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