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.
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.
Total has started oil production at Zinia Phase 2. This short-cycle project is located offshore Angola, in Block 17. Total is thus reaffirming its central energy position in the country.
Total has started oil production at Zinia Phase 2. This short-cycle project is located offshore Angola, in Block 17. Total is thus reaffirming its central energy position in the country.
Hydroelectric projects in Africa are multiplying, exploiting the continent's wealth of water resources. Find out more about our biggest current projects.
Hydroelectric projects in Africa are multiplying, exploiting the continent's wealth of water resources. Find out more about our biggest current projects.
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.
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.
The crucial issue of energy in Africa takes on a new dimension with the "leapfrog" strategy towards renewable energies, according to IRENA. Afrique Energy Corp, present on the continent, is contributing to Africa's energy sector with promising oil discoveries, paving the way for a transition to natural gas and wider electrification of the continent.
The crucial issue of energy in Africa takes on a new dimension with the "leapfrog" strategy towards renewable energies, according to IRENA. Afrique Energy Corp, present on the continent, is contributing to Africa's energy sector with promising oil discoveries, paving the way for a transition to natural gas and wider electrification of the continent.
The Red Sea Drilling Company is developing geothermal energy in Djibouti to ensure energy independence with 1000 MW of 100% RE electricity by 2030, while training local engineers and attracting investment. It also plans to boost water supplies and expand beyond Djibouti's borders.
The Red Sea Drilling Company is developing geothermal energy in Djibouti to ensure energy independence with 1000 MW of 100% RE electricity by 2030, while training local engineers and attracting investment. It also plans to boost water supplies and expand beyond Djibouti's borders.
The future Ashama solar farm in Nigeria, developing 200 MW, will become the largest in West Africa, meeting the energy needs of the country, where 80 million people lack access to electricity, and helping to solve Africa's energy crisis.
The future Ashama solar farm in Nigeria, developing 200 MW, will become the largest in West Africa, meeting the energy needs of the country, where 80 million people lack access to electricity, and helping to solve Africa's energy crisis.
The Nigerian government is teaming up with twelve energy companies to deploy photovoltaic parks, bringing sustainable electricity to remote and rural areas. More than 100,000 solar systems are planned by the end of 2021, supported by $1.1 million in funding from the Rural Electrification Agency.
The Nigerian government is teaming up with twelve energy companies to deploy photovoltaic parks, bringing sustainable electricity to remote and rural areas. More than 100,000 solar systems are planned by the end of 2021, supported by $1.1 million in funding from the Rural Electrification Agency.
Africa should see strong growth in renewable energies, from 12.6 GW in 2019 to 51.2 GW in 2025, thanks to solar and wind projects in Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Ethiopia, despite political challenges.
Africa should see strong growth in renewable energies, from 12.6 GW in 2019 to 51.2 GW in 2025, thanks to solar and wind projects in Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Ethiopia, despite political challenges.
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.
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.
