Energy

Advice on investing in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector

Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2010

I have an energy consulting firm in the UK and I am toying with the idea of investing in Nigeria in the renewable energy sector. Could you please advise me on the steps I need to take?

Chinese investment in Zambia questioned

Published by Staff Writer on 18 May 2010

The leader of Zambia’s main opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party says the government’s announcement of a US$1 billion Chinese investment to help build an electric power plant is a “cheaply conceived” ploy to garner votes ahead of next year’s general elections.

Does a municipality need licensing to construct a waste-to-energy plant for own use?

Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2010

One does not need licensing to construct a power plant in South Africa if it is for “own use”. Business can install power plants for own use without a licensing requirement. What about when it comes to municipalities if you develop a waste-to-energy project as a municipality. Would this still be defined as “own use”?

Private firm tackling Nigeria’s power problems head on

Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2010

Nigeria’s power supply problems are having a detrimental effect on the economy. Geometric Power Ltd has taken the bull by the horns and is currently developing its own independent power project in the southern city of Aba.

Belgian company starts wind energy project in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2010

Belgian green electricity company, Electrawinds, has begun the construction of a wind turbine in the harbour of Coega, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Namibia's first desalination plant was last week inaugurated.

Mining company removes salt from seawater in Namibia

Published by Staff Writer on 21 April 2010

French mining and energy company, Areva, last week inaugurated Namibia’s first seawater desalination plant.

TransCentury has acquired DRC-based power cable company, Cableries du Congo.

Kenyan company buys DRC power cable firm

Published by Staff Writer on 16 April 2010

Kenyan investment company, TransCentury, has bought a power cable firm in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

State government seals gas deal for Ibom Power Plant

Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2010

The Akwa Ibom State government has sealed an agreement to supply gas to the 685 megawatts Ibom Power Plant.

NERC licenses first renewable power plant

Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2010

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Friday, recorded a landmark when it licensed the first renewable power plant owned by Wedotebary Nigeria Limited.