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Namibia is now at the centre of a reawakening of continental energy. The turning point came in 2022, when two significant offshore oil discoveries by Shell and TotalEnergies in the Orange Basin revealed multi-billion-barrel reserves, sparking global interest.
In Egypt’s Western Desert, 1,650 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic panels span the horizon at the Benban Solar Park, a symbol of Africa’s renewable energy potential and the country’s clean‑energy ambitions. Completed in late 2019 at an estimated cost of $4 billion, this flagship project placed Egypt firmly on the global map as it sought to transform its…
It has become a recurring scene across South Africa’s urban centres and townships: the lights flicker once or twice and then go out altogether. For more than 15 years, since the first wave of load shedding in 2007, rolling blackouts have become woven into daily life. The National Development Plan 2030 describes them as a…
In the heart of Nigeria’s offshore oil fields, a quiet yet intense competition brews beneath the surface. Here, global energy giants—often referred to as Big Oil—are battling for supremacy in Nigeria’s lucrative deepwater oil sector. Backed by decades of experience and billions of dollars in investments, companies like Shell, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil are steadily increasing…
Her company, she explained, helps solar firms reduce costs by eliminating the need to keep technicians on payroll indefinitely — especially when there’s no work to be done.
Eterna Plc has announced the appointment of Olumide Adeosun as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 3, 2025.
Nigeria’s energy landscape is a dynamic blend of hydroelectric and gas-fired thermal power plants, each playing a pivotal role in powering the nation. These plants are the backbone of Nigeria’s power sector, driving the country’s energy ambitions forward. Here’s a quick look at the top 10 power plants in Nigeria, ranked by their installed capacity,…
Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, a seasoned leader in the oil and gas industry, has been named the Chairman of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Board of Governors for 2025. Known for his extensive experience and impactful leadership, Adeyemi-Bero brings over three decades of expertise to this prestigious role, where he will guide the board’s…