The Tanzanian government launches a national consultation to accelerate the rollout of compressed natural gas, mobilising public and private financing to secure energy supply and lower fuel costs.
Tanzania, together with Russia, is starting construction of a uranium plant in Namtumbo for $1.2bn, aiming to boost mining revenues and secure a place in the global nuclear industry.
Orca Energy Group and its subsidiaries have initiated arbitration proceedings against Tanzania and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, challenging the management and future of the Songo Songo gas project, valued at $1.2 billion.
Faced with recurrent shortages, Zambia is reorganising its fuel supply chain, notably issuing licences for operating new tanker trucks and service stations to enhance national energy security and reduce external dependence.
Shell has finalised the acquisition of Pavilion Energy in Singapore, integrating a portfolio of 6.5 mtpa LNG contracts, regasification capacity, and bunkering activities.
After several years of negotiations, Uganda officially signs an agreement to establish the Hoima oil refinery, a central project in the country's energy strategy aimed at reducing dependency on fuel imports.
TotalEnergies faces multiple lawsuits initiated by international NGOs over environmental and social issues related to its global projects. While several cases remain ongoing, the majority have been dismissed or dropped by the courts, questioning their legitimacy.
Tanzania has decided to postpone the allocation of 26 oil and gas exploration licences to May 2025, initially scheduled for March, to attract more investors at the Africa Energies Summit in London.
Norwegian group Equinor plans to increase its oil and gas production by more than 10% by 2027. Facing economic constraints, the company is halving its investments in renewable energy and strengthening its presence in Africa, particularly in Tanzania.
The Tanzanian government plans to invest $12.9 billion to add 2.4 GW to its power grid by 2030. This funding aims to expand electricity access to 75% of the population, with significant participation from the private sector.
The government of Tanzania is working to finalize an attractive fiscal framework for a $42 billion gas project. Industrial partners are awaiting these guarantees to confirm their investments, while regional competition speeds up market developments.
With 600 million Africans without electricity, massive investments in off-grid solar are emerging as a key solution. Cheaper and quicker to deploy than national grids, this model is attracting interest from donors and governments.
The Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector (ZTIP) project, backed by international financing, aims to strengthen electrical exchanges between Zambia and Tanzania, with major implications for energy integration in sub-Saharan Africa.
Husk Power Systems doubled its network of solar mini-grids in 2024, reaching 20 MW installed capacity, positioning itself as a key player in rural electrification across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Zanzibar takes a step towards energy independence with an ambitious 18 MW solar project funded by the World Bank. This initiative is part of a sustainable energy production strategy for the archipelago.
Facing a severe fuel shortage due to a lack of foreign currency, Malawi has implemented rationing measures, raising fears over food security and the stability of the agricultural and economic sectors.
Adani Group, a leader in renewable energy, plans to develop 10 GW of hydroelectric capacity in several Asian and African countries, including Bhutan, Nepal, Kenya, and Vietnam, to strengthen its green portfolio and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Uganda boosts its energy capacity with the opening of the Karuma hydropower plant, financed by China to the tune of 1.7 billion dollars, marking a new stage in Sino-Ugandan cooperation.
