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Five new refineries to watch in Africa with completion timelines

There has been growing interest in the development of new refinery projects in Africa to reduce heavy fuel import dependence and drive domestic monetization of energy.

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Top ten African nations with the highest solar energy adoption in 2025

Africa’s solar energy market continues to grow significantly. In 2025, the continent added more than 5,000 MW solar power capacity. In this article, we breakdown countries leading this drive.

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How mounting debt cripples Africa’s electricity ambitions, leaves millions in darkness

Industralisation in Africa is directly tied to its electricity expansion. However, mounting sectoral debt across the region has made it almost impossible for any form of progress to emerge.

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Key legal shifts in Nigeria’s new gas master plan every investor should know

The unveiling of the 2026 Gas Master Plan signals new legal dynamics for Nigeriaโ€™s gas sector. This article examines the key shifts every industry player can’t afford to ignore.

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Rana Energy Fuels Africaโ€™s Clean Energy Revolution with $3M Pre-Seed for AI-Powered Digital Utility

Rana Energy, an AI-powered Clean Energy-as-a-Service ecosystem, announced the successful…

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Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy…

Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads
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All-On canvases increased funding of renewable energy projects

Lagos, Nigeria โ€“ August 26, 2025ย โ€“ All On, a Shell-funded…

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Rana Energy

Rana Energy Fuels Africaโ€™s Clean Energy Revolution with $3M Pre-Seed for AI-Powered Digital Utility

Rana Energy, an AI-powered Clean Energy-as-a-Service ecosystem, announced the successful…

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Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy…

Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads
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All-On

All-On canvases increased funding of renewable energy projects

Lagos, Nigeria โ€“ August 26, 2025ย โ€“ All On, a Shell-funded…


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One year on: How John Mahama is leading Ghana’s oil sector rebound

Ghana may not be known for its abundant oil, but the West African nation has managed to be a favourite in renewed investors’ interest. Its new president has implemented new reforms to help restructure the nation’s energy outlook.

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Nigeriaโ€™s oil boom finds a new darling in Shell

The relationship between British oil major, Shell and Nigeria has always been a rollercoaster one. From oil spills to legal disputes and now a renewed interest in offshore investment, Shell is embracing Nigeria’s oil boom once more.

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Solar energy tops Africaโ€™sย $3.8 billionย investment in 2025 โ€”ย Reportย 

In 2025, solar energy overtook fintech and the services sector as Africaโ€™s leading destination for investment. A new report shows that capital flowed more heavily into clean energy than in previous years, reflecting a clear shift in investor focus.

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Why Nigeria’s electricity gridย keeps failing despite billions in investmentย ย 

In January alone, Nigeria recorded two nationwide grid collapses. Despite billions poured into the power sector over the years, the national grid remains fragile and unreliable. This report examines why that is the case.

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