Namibia: Leading the way to becoming an energy hub with in-country value
With less than three months to go, momentum is building for the Namibia International Energy Conference 2025 (NIEC), set to take place from 23 to 25 April 2025 at the…
With less than three months to go, momentum is building for the Namibia International Energy Conference 2025 (NIEC), set to take place from 23 to 25 April 2025 at the…
As rapid evolution and change remains the only constant in mining, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe spoke strongly of the need for African countries to collaborate to maximise…
Energy is on the minds of policymakers worldwide. In South Africa, while we may be at the beginning of the end of loadshedding, the government and broader society continue to…
It is perhaps ironic that as the world moves toward a cleaner future, more mining is projected to take place to facilitate the Just Energy Transition. This transition is a…
As Africa’s mining industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonise, companies are turning to renewable energy solutions to meet environmental targets while ensuring reliable and affordable energy supplies. This shift is…
As the world continues to evolve toward a new era in natural gas and low-carbon energy production, Mozambique as a supplier is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced its highly anticipated list of Africa’s Top 40 Movers and Shakers to Watch in 2025. This year’s lineup features a dynamic mix of…
For over 93 years, First Battery has been the preferred power partner for the mining industry, providing energy solutions that enable mining operations to push deeper and operate longer. As…
South Africa sets the benchmark on how to successfully provide independent generation capacity through its renewable IPP model which can be replicated throughout Africa Private power and Independent Power Producer…
As the first-ever Africa Energy Expo (AEE) wrapped up at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, delegates and participants alike expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate to find…
The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 Awards Ceremony honoured 12 outstanding individuals and companies across 10 categories during its Gala Dinner. These prestigious annual awards celebrate…
Africa must expand its renewable energy manufacturing capabilities and leverage its critical minerals to foster growth in its renewables sector, according to James Mackay, Managing Director at the Energy Council…
The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger. However, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must…
The key to the successful, long-term development of a country’s natural energy resources can be a government that is willing to partner with energy companies to share risks as well…
As Africa’s energy sector continues to grow, a new generation of women are breaking barriers and redefining leadership in this critical industry. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the…
Mozambique is emerging as a key player in the global energy landscape, with a rich reserve of natural resources including natural gas and renewables. As the world shifts toward cleaner…
Africa is expected to more than double its share in the global natural gas market by 2050 while increasing its renewable energy capacity fourfold by 2030. Concurrently, the continent’s greenfield…
Earlier this year, market research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence forecast Africa’s lithium production to triple year-on-year in 2024, increasing the continent’s share of global output from 4% to over 10%.…
Improved sentiment toward South Africa under the new Government of National Unity and successes in the state’s partnership with business to urgently address the country’s damaging electricity crisis are contributing…
A recent policy brief, “Natural Gas as a Transition Fuel in South Africa”, produced by Eye for Business, minced no words concerning the need to access and use that plentiful…
With Spain’s commitment of $2.3 billion in funding to South Africa and its recently announced support for green hydrogen projects in Mauritania, the country joins France, Germany, Italy, the European…
Independent upstream oil and gas company Invictus Energy Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with mine operator Dallaglio Investments and power generation firm Himoinsa Southern Africa for a…
The mining sector faces considerable headwinds across the faltering global and local economies, geopolitical complexity and power instability. Energy supply shortages are affecting mining organisations: The sector has had to…
The prospects for offshore oil and gas exploration have resulted in Namibia becoming a hot spot for hydrocarbon investment in recent years. Meanwhile, the country’s ambition to become a global…
In a world that’s being battered by extreme weather occurrences due to climate change, it seems like heresy to claim that coal still has a place. The fact is that…
The highly anticipated Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is back, and this time it promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever before. The conference, scheduled to take place…
The mining industry has historically relied on two primary energy sources to power operations: on-site diesel generators and grid electricity. While these traditional approaches provide a baseline of energy, they…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the voice of Africa’s energy sector – has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) in Brazzaville. Under…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – proudly announces its official endorsement and unwavering support for the upcoming Invest in African Energy…
Critical minerals are at the heart of the digital transition and the energy transition. Increased automation, processing and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) mean more smart phone batteries, computer…
The first edition of Invest in African Energy (IAE) in Paris, organised last June, successfully catalysed European interest in Africa’s burgeoning energy sector. The forum united thought leaders, government officials,…
Angola’s attractiveness as an energy investment destination continues to grow as market-focused policies, strong political will and untapped oil, gas and renewable energy resources present lucrative opportunities for foreign players.…
In a major step toward boosting Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and attaining energy security (self-sufficiency), Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has purchased 1 million barrels of Agbami crude grade…