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.
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.
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.
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.
African Energy set up the Africa Investment Exchange (AIX) 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, AIX has provided a unique platform for debate on developing sustainable projects within a framework of transparent policy and governance.
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.
Formerly deputy editor of African Energy, Marc took on the editorship at the end of 2024. He has a deep understanding of the challenges facing energy industries across the continent and the concerns of governments, businesses and consumers in those industries. His journalism has covered transition/critical minerals, upstream and downstream hydrocarbons, power projects (including commercial and industrial) and commodities.
Tonderayi is a key contributor to African Energy's newsletter and Live Data platform, with a particular focus on southern Africa.
Chiwoyu is a Lusaka-based journalist, editor and analyst with more than ten years’ experience writing on Zambia and Africa.
Virgile Ahissou is a highly experienced journalist writing on energy issues in Benin and elsewhere in West Africa
James commissions, reports and provides analysis on upstream and downstream hydrocarbons developments for African Energy's newsletter.
Leo Lawal is an experienced journalist writing on energy issues in Nigeria and across the Gulf of Guinea.
Dominic is commissioning editor for African Energy's newsletter, commissioning, editing and writing stories for each issue.
Ikechukwu’s role is to conduct research and carry out data analysis focusing on power sector forecasting and data analytics.
Camilla collects, maintains and analyses data for the African Energy Live Data platform and writes for African Energy’s newsletter.
Kim is part of the African Energy sales team and is focused on sustainably growing African Energy’s client base by continuously engaging customers and promptly acting on their feedback.
Martin Burdett is a journalist and consultant specialising in the hydropower and dams industry and more generally in electricity industries in emerging markets.
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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