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Chevron appoints former TotalEnergies executive to lead African exploration
US-based Chevron appoints Kevin McLachlan, a veteran of TotalEnergies, as its global head of exploration, in a strategic move targeting Nigeria, Angola and Namibia.
DRC caps cobalt exports at 96,600 tonnes until 2027
Kinshasa replaces export ban with a quota system covering just half of its output, triggering a price surge and global supply tensions.

Atlas-Oranto secures four offshore blocks to revive oil exploration in Liberia

The Liberian government awarded four offshore oil blocks to Nigerian company Atlas-Oranto for $12 million, strengthening the regional presence of African junior players in offshore exploration.
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Uganda builds 2 million barrels of storage to boost oil sector
Backed by flagship projects linked to EACOP and the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields, Uganda aims to lead Africa in new oil storage additions, with a projected impact on its revenues and financial flows by 2030.
Sub-Saharan Africa LNG exports expected to triple by 2034
Liquefied natural gas exports in sub-Saharan Africa will reach 98 bcm by 2034, driven by Nigeria, Mozambique, and the entry of new regional producers.

Tanzania bets on compressed natural gas to cut oil imports

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.
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Symbion commits $700 M for methane power plant tied to DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Symbion Power announces a $700 M investment for a 140 MW plant on Lake Kivu, contingent on full enforcement of the cease-fire signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
Tanzania and Russia launch a $1.2bn uranium plant in Namtumbo
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 launches three international arbitrations against Tanzania over $1.2 billion gas project

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.
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Uganda opens a mission in Vienna to strengthen its nuclear partnerships
Uganda is relying on a diplomatic presence in Vienna to facilitate technical and commercial cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, supporting its ambitions in the civil nuclear sector.
Electricity demand reaches 2,362 MW in Kenya as KenGen focuses on renewables
Kenya registers a historic record in electricity consumption, driven by industrial growth and a strong contribution from geothermal and hydropower plants operated by Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC.

CrossBoundary Energy raises $60mn to accelerate Kamoa solar unit

A $60mn subordinated loan will speed delivery of equipment for a 223 MWp solar-storage plant serving the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, deepening the financial partnership between CrossBoundary Energy and Standard Bank South Africa.
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Zambia restructures petroleum logistics to stabilise energy supply
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.
DR Congo replaces cobalt export ban with quota system
The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to replace its temporary ban on cobalt hydroxide exports with quotas, aiming to balance global demand, secure revenue, and stabilize market fluctuations.

South Korea begins site evaluation for Uganda’s first nuclear reactor

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power signed a 26-month contract to assess a site in Uganda’s Buyende region for its first nuclear reactor, in compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency standards.
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Global mining concentration threatens access to strategic metals
The International Energy Agency warns of growing vulnerability in strategic metal supply chains, dominated by a limited number of producing and refining countries.
Union Investment removes TotalEnergies from sustainable funds amid Uganda dispute
German asset manager Union Investment has excluded TotalEnergies from its sustainable funds over allegations of human rights violations linked to the EACOP oil project in Uganda, further complicating its international financing.

TotalEnergies maintains its strategy despite economic pressures and activism

Patrick Pouyanné reassures shareholders by confirming TotalEnergies' strategic direction, combining hydrocarbons and low-carbon electricity, despite an unstable economic environment and climate activist protests in Paris.
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Ethiopia accelerates regional energy integration with Abbay Dam
Ethiopia is intensifying its role in East Africa's energy interconnection by focusing on hydropower and electricity exports to neighbouring countries.
Shell completes acquisition of Pavilion Energy, strengthening position in LNG market
Shell has finalised the acquisition of Pavilion Energy in Singapore, integrating a portfolio of 6.5 mtpa LNG contracts, regasification capacity, and bunkering activities.
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Shell to resume exploration on Namibia’s PEL 39 with five new wells planned for 2026
Maxeon sues Aiko and its distributors in Germany for solar patent infringement
BUTEC secures XOF26bn financing for two thermal power plants in Burkina Faso
François Michel appointed CEO of GTT after record year
Umoyilanga hybrid project reaches major milestone with Dassiesridge plant commissioning
Voltalia Plans 300GW in South Africa
Voltalia has signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Richards Bay Minerals, a South African mining company.
Personalities Urge to Stop Total’s East Africa Project
A group of personalities calls in a tribune "to stop" the oil megaproject of the group TotalEnergies in Uganda and Tanzania.

TotalEnergies Back in Court for its Controversial Megaproject in Uganda and Tanzania

TotalEnergies, accused of conducting an oil megaproject in Uganda and Tanzania with no regard for human rights and the environment.
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InfraCo Africa and EP Deploy Clean Energy in Idjwi
InfraCo Africa and Equatorial Power are developing mini-grids in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Total’s pipeline project in Tanzania: “unacceptable climate and human risks”, according to a report
Two French associations are warning of the "unacceptable" human, climatic and environmental costs of the French group Total's mega oil project, which includes a pipeline of more than 1,400 kilometers through Uganda and Tanzania, and point to a "major oil accident risk" off the Tanzanian coast.

Uganda Calls European Parliament Resolution Critical of TotalEnergies Mega Project “Inappropriate

The Ugandan Minister of Energy described on Tuesday as "inappropriate" a resolution of the European Parliament against a mega-project of TotalEnergies.
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Italy competes with Germany on Gas
In Italy, following the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the CEO of Eni embarked on a tour of African gas suppliers.
Uganda develops its Oil Sector
Uganda is preparing to launch its 3rd round of oil block licensing in 2023. The country intends to develop its economy thanks to its oil.

Uganda Pursues TotalEnergies Project

Uganda has announced that it is going ahead with the oil megaproject planned by TotalEnergies, despite a European Parliament resolution condemning its "human rights violations" against opponents.
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European aid for the DRC electricity network
European aid boosts access to electricity in the Virunga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).|European aid boosts access to electricity in the Virunga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
DRC dam: Fortescue for the Grand Inga Project
Australia's Fortescue Metals said it was in talks to develop a dam in the DRC: the Grand Inga project.|Australia's Fortescue Metals said it was in talks to develop a dam in the DRC: the Grand Inga project.

Dams in Africa: the largest projects

Hydroelectric projects in Africa are multiplying, exploiting the continent's wealth of water resources. Find out more about our biggest current projects.
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Albertine Rift: $3.5 billion agreement for EACOP pipeline
Total and CNOOC, in collaboration with local authorities, launch the construction of a $3.5 billion pipeline linking Uganda to Tanzania. This ambitious project aims to bring the Albertine Rift's oil reserves to international markets, marking a major step towards exploiting the region's rich deposits.
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Hydroelectric power: the DRC wants to unite Africa around the Grand Inga
The DRC is banking on the Grand Inga project, the world's largest hydroelectric dam, to become a major exporter of sustainable energy in Africa, meeting 40% of the continent's electricity needs, while aiming to diversify its energy economy. The 44,000 MW project is estimated at $80 billion and represents a major pivot in the country's energy policy.
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