Omnia signs up to decarbonise ammonia with PNE
The statement noted that green ammonia produced domestically would reduce South Africa’s reliance on imports and the strain on its overburdened rail network.
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Sasol signs up green power at Secunda, Sasolburg
Sasol said it was committed to cutting its emissions by at least 30% by 2030 and that green hydrogen would play a key role in transforming South Africa’s economy.
Masdar to develop 5 GW in three African states
The plan involves developing 2 GW of renewable energy in Angola, 1 GW in Uganda and 2 GW in Zambia. The agreement with Zambia set out plans to work on wind, solar and hydropower.
AMEA reaches financial close to double capacity in Egypt
AMEA Power has reached financial close on its plan to build 1 GW of renewable energy projects in Egypt, with a $1.1 billion investment.
PIC makes hydrogen pledge amid industrialisation drive
South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has adopted a hydrogen investment strategy as it works to attract cash to the growing sector.
Egypt’s Sovereign Fund tees up plans with ACWA, AMEA
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) has signed up to explore options for a new 1.1 GW wind project, with ACWA Power, and a green hydrogen plan with AMEA Power.
Egypt inks seven decarbonisation MoUs, including Idku flare study
Egypt has struck a number of agreements with energy companies around sustainability and reducing emissions, including at the Idku liquefaction plant.
Commissioning Egypt Green seeks to seize hydrogen advantage
Fertiglobe has begun commissioning the first phase of its Egypt Green hydrogen plant in a high-profile ceremony involving Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Masdar signs on to mega wind project in Egypt
In a major COP27 move, Masdar has signed up to develop a 10 GW onshore wind project in Egypt, said to be one of the largest such plans in the world.
Eskom hands over grid-connected sites to renewable developers
Eskom has signed land lease agreements with four renewable energy providers in an attempt to jumpstart South Africa’s power plans.
Kenya, Tanzania set sights on gas link
Kenya and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to build a gas pipeline, in order to secure affordable energy for Kenyan demand.
Brayfoil wins investment prize at GEA summit
South Africa’s Brayfoil Technologies has won the Energy Investment Village pitch competition this week at the Green Energy Africa (GEA) summit.
Anglo American, EDF partner on South Africa renewables
Anglo American and EDF Renewables have formed a plan to create a new joint owned renewable energy company, Envusa Energy, in South Africa.
Egypt flies the green flag ahead of COP27’s arrival in Cairo
Egypt will host the COP27 shindig come November. The country has made clear it is working on bolstering domestic energy production – with a particular focus on clean energy.
NewMed signs MoU with Enlight on renewable energy plan
NewMed Energy has struck a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Enlight Renewable Energy on developing projects in the Middle East and North Africa.
Ramaphosa paves way for power revolution
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has set out a plan to tackle the country’s energy problems and seemingly winning support.
Fuelling Africa’s green transition
Recent world events have shone light on the vital role that energy plays in societies throughout the world. Whilst western powers are dealing with what is rapidly turning out to be one of the worst energy crises ever experienced, poorer nations across the world are increasingly suffering the detrimental costs of climate change, the consequence of the exploitation of fossil fuels and unsustainable industrial practices.
Going, going, gone: Mainstream, Actis strike Lekela sale deal
Mainstream Renewable Power and Actis have struck a deal to sell Lekela Power to Infinity Group and Africa Finance Corp. (AFC).
Norfund steps up to invest in CrossBoundary
Norway’s Norfund and KLP has made a $40 million equity investment in CrossBoundary Energy, to support renewable energy projects in Africa.
South Africa’s IDC comes in on Prieska green hydrogen plan
Prieska Power has struck a partnership with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corp. (IDC) to develop a green hydrogen project in Prieska Northern Cape.
Building out green grids to save Africa, and the world
Green grids and international renewable energy are the only way to save Africa – and the world – with the alternative being a “climate abyss”.
Talking energy security, Namibian hydrogen eyes European role
Europe needs new sources of energy, particularly zero carbon energy, while Namibia offers abundant solar and wind. Can hydrogen bridge the gap, providing scope for both to prosper on the route to net zero?
Powering Octopus’ heat pumps with Moroccan sunshine
Octopus Energy has struck a deal to invest in Xlinks, a project that aims to transport renewable energy from Morocco to the UK.
South Africa launches Bid Window 6
South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has launched Bid Window 6.
Savannah launches Niger wind power plan, first of many
Savannah Energy has added another string to its bow with a deal to build a wind farm in Niger.