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SNEL brings the Bukanga-Lonzo substation back into service- DRC

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 admin

The substation of the Bukanga-Lonzo agro-industrial park has been put back into service by the National Electricity Company (SNEL), announced the Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Olivier Mwenze. According to the communication services of the Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity, this project, which dates back several years, should serve the provinces of Kwango and Kwilu. According to the supervising Minister, Olivier Mwenze, this work has been handed over to the manager pending the construction of the transmission lines. “The construction of transmission lines is the next step to… Read More Here

Energy Mining in DRC

Australian FFI reassures on the realization of its investment in the production of green hydrogen from Grand Inga

May 30, 2022June 1, 2022 admin

The Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, received, this Monday, May 30, 2022 at the Primature, a delegation from the Australian group FFI (Fortescue Future Industries) who came to present to him the report on the progress of their project in DRC with a view to signing a cooperation agreement for the production of green hydrogen from the Grand Inga project as part of the energy transition. Operating in the mines in Australia, FFI wants to launch, in the DRC, mainly in the production of green hydrogen, a product suitable… Read More Here

Energy Mining in Zambia

ZESCO advances green drive – Zambia

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 admin

“We are on course to advancing green energy through our Renewable Energy department” said the ZESCO Limited Acting Managing Director Mr. Peter Chamfya. Zambia through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, and Industry hosted a European Union (EU) – Zambia Inaugural Economic Forum on 18 and 19 May 2022 at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka. The Economic forum which was held under the theme “Economic Transformation through Green Growth” was graced by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, attracted over 400 delegates spanning from 27 member states… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Energy

DRC Minister, African Energy Chamber Meet in Luanda, Pledge to Work Together to Secure Investment in DRC Energy

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 admin

The African Energy Chamber (AEC), led by Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, met with H.E. Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga, Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in Luanda during the 8th African Petroleum Congress and Exhibition to discuss strategies to secure more investment in the country. With the DRC representing a frontier market for oil and gas exploration, and opportunities across the entire value chain providing for a lucrative investment environment, both the ministry and the AEC are committed to driving the development of the burgeoning DRC energy sector. During… Read More Here

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South Africa, Namibia among new African Green Hydrogen Alliance’s founding members

May 18, 2022May 28, 2022 admin

South Africa, Namibia and four other African countries on May 18 formally launched the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance, with the aim to make the continent a frontrunner in the race to develop green hydrogen, to accelerate the transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels and to shift to new energy technologies that open up access to clean, affordable energy supplies to all. In forming the alliance, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Egypt, Morocco and Mauritania intend to foster collaboration on creating a sustainable enabling environment to supercharge green hydrogen development.… Read More Here

Energy Mining in Zambia

Zambian energy crisis opening way to clean energy for the country and its mines

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 admin

The energy crisis in Zambia had created a situation in which the country could combine increasing its electricity generation capacity with a simultaneous transition to low-carbon renewable energy sources. This was pointed out to Mining Weekly Online by Zambian State-owned group ZCCM Investments Holdings board chairperson Dolika Banda in an exclusive interview at the Mining Indaba 2022 conference in Cape Town, on Thursday. “Our energy situation is untenable,” she affirmed. “Electricity is unreliable and power outages are frequent. Many have to use generators, which is costly. This situation is not sustainable. Zambia… Read More Here

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Southern Africa must be pragmatic about a zero-emission future – Miasa

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 admin

While the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa (Miasa) supports the just transition to clean energy, the region must ensure it is pragmatic in its approach, says newly elected president Sokwani Chilembo. Chilembo is also the CEO of the Zambia Chamber of Mines. Speaking at an Investing in African Mining Indaba media conference on Wednesday, Chilembo noted that there was a need to ensure the protection of communities’ livelihoods, and that the upscaling of renewable energy had to be “pragmatic” and “carefully considered”. “We must not leave any of our regional… Read More Here

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Mining Indaba: Africa’s accelerated energy transition should leave no-one behind

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 admin

As the world pivots towards a green energy transition in the fight against climate change, Africa faces a generational opportunity to create new supply chains drawing upon its ‘Aladdin’s cave’- like endowment of mineral wealth, a keynote panel at the African Mining Indaba heard on Tuesday. The emerging message is that while the transition forces the creation of new industries and value chains, those enrolled in the legacy mining operations such as thermal coal should not be left behind. While it will take the formation of meaningful public-private partnerships… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Energy Petroleum

Didier Budimbu, The DRC Minister of Hydrocarbons exchanges with oil companies on the storage and supply of petroleum products

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 arnbethnic

The Congolese Minister of Hydrocarbons, Didier Budimbu, exchanged, this Friday, May 6, 2022, with the heads of various oil companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During this meeting, three points were the subject of the debate between the Minister Didier Budimbu and the heads of the oil companies, namely: • the situation of stocks in the terminals with a view to evaluating the coverage of different products and the arrival program for new tankers, especially Jet A1 for which the situation is critical; • The situation of the… Read More Here

Energy International

EU Plans to Court Africa to Help Replace Russian Gas Imports

May 4, 2022May 9, 2022 admin

The European Union will seek to step up cooperation with African countries to help replace imports of Russian natural gas and reduce dependence on Moscow by almost two-thirds this year. Countries in Africa, in particular in the western part of the continent, such as Nigeria, Senegal, and Angola, offer largely untapped potential for liquified natural gas, according to a draft EU document seen by Bloomberg News. The communication on external energy engagement is set to be adopted by the European Commission later this month as part of a package to implement the bloc’s plan to cut energy reliance on Moscow. The 27-nation bloc wants to shift away from its biggest… Read More Here