Grid by community grid, Zola targets the world’s power problem
Zola is now operating in 12 countries, which Lenihan described as “enough markets for now”. The current priority is to build up relevance in the countries where it is now.
Helios Investment Partners
NNPC buys “very profitable” fuel business from Vitol, Helios
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) has bought OVH Energy Marketing, owner and operator of Oando-branded retail stations.
Starsight, SolarAfrica to merge and expand
Starsight Energy and SolarAfrica have set out a plan to merge and expand into new areas, particularly Francophone West Africa.
Japan signals African energy support at Tunis meeting
Japanese corporates have signed around 90 agreements with African investors at the recently concluded 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Tunisia.
Sojitz buys into Nigerian gas distributor in Helios deal
Helios Investment Partners has sold a 25% stake in its Nigerian gas distribution unit, Axxela, to Japan’s Sojitz Corp.
Starsight buys into East African opportunity
Solar developer Starsight Energy is expanding from its West Africa roots with a move into East Africa.
Starsight shines light on Nigeria’s commercial demand
Nigerian industry is willing and capable to spend money to secure reliable power sources, with solar becoming one increasingly attractive option.
FRU arrives in Ghana for Tema LNG
Tema LNG's floating regasification unit (FRU) has arrived in Ghana.
EAIF steps in to support Tema LNG
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) is lending $31 million to Access LNG to support floating regasification plans in Ghana’s Tema port.