About African Energy


African Energy is the leading independent provider of news, analysis and data on Africa’s energy industries. We have been helping businesses navigate the challenges of the continent’s complex energy industries for more than 25 years.

Unique angles on energy news and project developments

Independent analysis of project news, policy changes, market trends, and the political and governance issues that impact on the business environment. Produced by experienced staff journalists and analysts since 1998.

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An innovative online database for Africa's power industries

Identify investment opportunities and sales with continuously updated and detailed information on more than 7,500 power projects across Africa and the owners, developers, suppliers and financiers behind them.

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Revealing insights into Africa's clean energy future

We work with governments and companies to identify and illustrate risks, opportunities and trends, help find sustainable solutions to close Africa’s energy gap and support a clean energy transition across the continent.

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Stimulating business engagement and long-term partnerships

The Africa Investment Exchange (AIX) was set up in 2014 to establish an enduring dialogue for investors and energy industry professionals, with the aim of stimulating business engagement and long-term partnerships.

During that decade, through flagship meetings such as AIX Power & Renewables, AIX: Energy in Transition and AIX Nairobi, the Africa Investment Exchange has provided a unique platform for debate on developing sustainable projects within a framework of transparent policy and governance.

AIX membership includes access to online webinars and data insights and is included with all full African Energy newsletter and Live Data subscriptions.

 

 

Key staff

African Energy has an extensive network of in-country researchers and associates in over 40 African countries. Take a look below at the biogs for some of our key members of staff.

Jon Marks

Jon Marks

Founder and editorial director

Jon founded African Energy in 1998 and has overseen its evolution from a respected B2B newsletter into a trusted provider of consultancy services.

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John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Managing director and senior analyst, North Africa

John is an experienced analyst on North Africa’s energy markets. He plays an active role in African Energy’s business development, ensuring clients are provided with high-quality quantitative and qualitative research.

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Nick Carn

Nick Carn

Director

Nick is responsible for management and development of African Energy’s resources, including its events business.

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Ajay Ubhi

Ajay Ubhi

Head of data

Ajay’s role is to conduct and oversee research and analysis for African Energy’s consultancy work, with a focus on power sector forecasting and data analytics.

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Marc Howard

Marc Howard

Deputy editor

Marc's journalism covers transition/critical minerals, upstream and downstream hydrocarbons, power projects (including commercial and industrial) and commodities. He also carries out an array of consulting work for clients including investment houses, listed companies and international organisations.

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Dominic Dudley

Dominic Dudley

Commissioning editor

Dominic is commissioning editor for African Energy's newsletter, commissioning, editing and writing stories for each issue.

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Tonderayi Mukeredzi

Tonderayi Mukeredzi

Southern Africa editor

Tonderayi is a key contributor to African Energy's newsletter and Live Data platform, with a particular focus on southern Africa.

 

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James Gavin

James Gavin

Hydrocarbons editor

James commissions, reports and provides analysis on upstream and downstream hydrocarbons developments for African Energy's newsletter.

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Thalia Griffiths

Thalia Griffiths

Editor emeritus

Thalia is one of the founders of African Energy. She led the editorial team for African Energy’s newsletter and the African Energy Atlas for 23 years, managing staff and an exclusive network of energy specialists and correspondents in key African states.

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Alex Wark

Alex Wark

Business development manager

Alex leads African Energy’s sales team and is focused on building relations with African Energy’s client base and understanding their needs. 

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Chiwoyu Sinyangwe

Chiwoyu Sinyangwe

Contributing editor

Chiwoyu is a Lusaka-based journalist, editor and analyst with more than ten years’ experience writing on Zambia and Africa.

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Camilla Nytun

Camilla Nytun

Data researcher

Camilla collects, maintains and analyses data for the African Energy Live Data platform and writes for African Energy’s newsletter.

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Martin Burdett

Martin Burdett

Contributing editor

Martin Burdett is a journalist and consultant specialising in the hydropower and dams industry and more generally in electricity industries in emerging markets.

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