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In contrast to the existing Kenya-Tanzania line, and with work on the Tanzanian side of the Zambia-Tanzania line expected to be completed by mid-2026, the stalled Zambian component of the ZTK interconnector remains far behind schedule – much to the frustration of President Hakainde Hichilema. But new funding from the World Bank Group, the UK and EU is expected to see a quick project restart, write Marc Howard and Chiwoyu Sinyangwe in Lusaka.

Kenya | Zambia | Tanzania
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Six years of debts owed by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to Zesco are a heavy burden on the utility. Figures seen by African Energy suggest the amount is much larger than previously estimated and may not be repaid soon.

Zambia
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Two PPAs have been concluded, the first of an “accelerated renewable energy initiative”. Along with a series of other wind and solar agreements, they fit into Egypt’s programme of rapidly promoting giga-scale projects while keeping offtake arrangements wide open. Projects are being driven by a cadre of loyal investor-developers.

Egypt
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Italian major Eni has acquired exploration licences for four more offshore blocks in Côte d’Ivoire.  The deepwater exploration blocks all share borders with Block CI-205, where Eni and its partner Petroci Holding made the 1.5bn-barrel Calao discovery in March.

Côte d'Ivoire
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Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s old Port Harcourt refinery is once again producing petrol, diesel and other products, as the veteran facility’s long-awaited rehabilitation process nears completion. Work continues on NNPC’s three other refineries, while the rival Dangote refinery continues to ramp up its operations.

Nigeria
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QatarEnergy has added to its existing oil and gas holdings in two promising areas off the coast of Namibia, where the giant Venus oil discovery was made in February 2022.

Namibia