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Ashurst survey assesses energy transition investment
Lockdowns resulting from Covid-19 are sparking reflection across the world, with many institutions looking to take stock through large-scale surveys (not least African Energy, which is currently inviting responses from companies active in the commercial and industrial power...
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Africa
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Zambia: Kalahari GeoEnergy poised to launch drilling
Kalahari GeoEnergy expects to drill three geothermal resource delineation slim wells and complete feasibility studies in the next ten months, provided coronavirus restrictions are eased soon. The Bweengwa River geothermal resource in the Kafue Trough west of Lusaka has about...
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Zambia
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Zambia: KCM battles to maintain power supply
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has challenged a decision by Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) to restrict power supply to the miner to force it to pay $132m of outstanding electricity bills. CEC announced the plan on 18 May, but KCM sought an injunction in the Kitwe High Court in...
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe plans solar expansion as generation plummets
Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has published a general procurement notice for the development of solar PV plants at multiple locations with combined capacity of 500MW. Zimbabwe has been planning a major renewable power procurement for some...
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Zimbabwe
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Kenya: Olkaria VI shortlist announced
Kenya Electricity Generating Company has announced the shortlist of developers for the 140MW Olkaria VI geothermal project. The list includes: Ormat Technologies Inc; Itochu Corporation; a consortium of Engie Energie Services, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Kyuden International...
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Kenya
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Coronavirus restrictions have immediate impact, longer-term consequences loom
A survey of 78 Africa-focused energy companies carried out for the AIX Webinar organised by CbI Meetings on 30 April suggests that travel restrictions are causing the most difficulty for the African electricity supply industry. Companies largely reported a moderate to severe...
Issue 415 -
Africa
Issue 415 -
South Africa: Renewable industry calls for resumption of construction
Four renewable industry associations under the South African Renewable Energy Council (Sarec) umbrella have written to the government to request that the renewable energy industry is included in the Level 4 Schedule of Services that will be allowed to resume work as the country’...
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South Africa
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