11+ hour, 59+ min ago   (44+ words) Transmission investment - can new schemes unlock Africa's power markets? Issue 546 - 29 July 2026 Power, Commercial & industrial, Renewable energy Issue 545 - 01 July 2026 Resources, Upstream oil & gas Issue 544 - 29 June 2026 Power, Strategy & risk, Climate change, Finance & investment ©Copyright 2026 African Energy...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (76+ words) A build-operate-transfer deal has been agreed for what would be Niger’s second oil refinery. The crude producer has sought to diversify control of its downstream industry – and has also started exploitation of a frontier onshore play with a new bilateral…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (273+ words) The dynamics of energy are rapidly changing in southern Africa. The question of how to transport electrons from where they are being generated to where they can be consumed will re-shape markets over the coming decade - with hard to predict…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (60+ words) A utility-scale renewable energy and battery energy storage system plant has been commissioned in CAR, adding significant capacity to one of Africa’s smallest power systems Issue 546 - 29 July 2026 Power, Commercial & industrial, Renewable energy Issue 545 - 01 July 2026 Resources, Upstream oil & gas Issue 544 - 29 June…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (85+ words) A ceremony has been held for the pivotal Julius Nyerere hydroelectric power project which, as African Energy exclusively first reported, had already started commercial operations. Meanwhile, construction work on another hydro play is underway, and an early agreement has been…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (94+ words) After Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals opted to site its next megaproject in Kenya’s Lamu, Tanzania and Uganda – along with international energy trader Vitol – have signed a memorandum of understanding to carry out studies for what the two governments say…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (85+ words) Work continues on key agreements underpinning the $4bn Kabaale refinery in Uganda, with a final investment decision postponed. The delay comes amidst good progress for the Lake Albert upstream plays and the associated East African Crude Oil Pipeline. Resources, Strategy & risk…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (87+ words) Vital agreements for the $42bn Tanzania LNG scheme, the country’s largest-ever foreign investment, have made progress, officials say. One disagreement between the government and the international investors remains, with a new deadline set for the conclusion of negotiations. African energy in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (65+ words) Deals for two large solar PV and battery energy storage system plants in Senegal have been signed by the state-owned utility. An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 546 - 29 July 2026 Power, Commercial & industrial, Renewable energy Issue 545 - 01 July 2026 Resources,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (64+ words) The majority-state-owned distribution utility Kenya Power and Lighting Company has called for caution over further solar PV and wind additions. An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 546 - 29 July 2026 Power, Commercial & industrial, Renewable energy Issue 545 - 01 July 2026 Resources, Upstream…...