State funds moving greener, continuing shift from oil
These investors put $18.7 billion into renewables in 2022 and only $6.7bn into hydrocarbons.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia tosses out Poly-GCL on lack of gas progress
Ethiopia has terminated the Poly-GCL licence given a lack of progress in developing the Calub and Hilala gas fields.
Tigray forces steal WFP fuel stocks, endanger emergency assistance
The United Nations and World Food Programme (WFP) have issued an alarm over the alleged theft of 570,000 litres of fuel in Ethiopia.
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”.
US petroleum consultants sign up to Ethiopian study
Netherland, Sewell & Associates (NSAI) has signed a deal to assess the potential of Ethiopia’s oil and gas resources.
Ethiopia starts up GERD, defying downstream critics
Ethiopia has begun generating power from its controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Time to get out of Ethiopia
The UK has updated its guidance to urge its nationals to leave Ethiopia while commercial flights are still operating.
TMGO tests Ethiopian geothermal promise
Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations (TMGO) has begun testing the GA-1 well in Ethiopia, amid a continued push for geothermal progress in East Africa.
New Age prepares to tee up Cameroon, Congolese projects
New Age (African Global Energy) expects to bring on its Etinde gas project, in Cameroon, and Marine III, off Congo Brazzaville, in 2024.
East African LNG outlook seems positive in 2021 but fluctuating prices, political instability and terrorism risk stifling growth
East Africa is in a prime location to export gas globally but growth and progress has largely been slow, largely because of fluctuating liquified natural gas prices, political instability and terrorism.
Siemens Gamesa signs Ethiopian wind contract
Siemens Gamesa has signed up for its first wind power project in Ethiopia with a commitment for 29 wind turbines.
Trouble on the Nile: Ethiopia denies GERD fill
Ethiopia has been forced to deny that it has begun filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a dispute with its Nile neighbours Sudan and Egypt simmers on.
Troubled Tullow appoints new CEO
Tullow Oil has appointed Rahul Dhir to serve as its new CEO and an executive director, with Dorothy Thompson returning to her role as non-executive chair.
Pompeo talks energy and corruption in Africa
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wrapped up a trip to three African states this week, where he noted the importance of deepening trade ties and the struggle against corruption.
Turner and Townsend secure pipeline deal
British engineering firm Turner and Townsend has been appointed project manager for a new $1.55 billion gas pipeline in the Horn of Africa.