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Eskom Reports Improved Generation Performance
Eskom reports 280 days without loadshedding as improved generation performance, lower outages and reduced diesel costs strengthen grid stability.
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Gabon Raises Owendo Gas Plant Capacity to 225 MW
The project is being developed by Orinko SA, a company created to build and operate the plant essential to Gabon’s energy security.
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Nigeria, Germany to Revive Siemens Power Project
Nigeria and Germany are reviving engagement on power-sector cooperation, including plans to restart the Siemens transmission project and explore financing support, following a phone call between President Bola Tinubu and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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Power Solutions: Togo’s KYA-Energy Strikes Fresh Deal with Optima
The agreement, which forms part of KYA-Energy’s international expansion strategy, enables the two companies to explore the Ivorian market, roll out training programmes and develop joint projects.
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Kenya Targets Construction of Green Hydrogreen Production Plant
The first phase, covering 2023 to 2027, targets about 150 megawatts of renewable electricity dedicated to green hydrogen production and over 100 megawatts of installed electrolyzer capacity.
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S. Africa Plans $3bn Durban LNG Terminal, 1.8 GW Gas Power Project
A $3bn LNG import terminal and up to 1.8GW gas-fired power project are planned for Durban, part of South Africa’s push to expand gas supply for electricity generation and reduce reliance on coal.
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Hassan Allam Awarded 200 MW Solar and Storage Plant Contract in Egypt
Hassan Allam Utilities secured an EPC contract for a 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage project in Benban, supporting Egypt’s renewable expansion targets and grid integration plans.
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AfDB Approves $800m LEAF Programme to Expand Decentralised Renewables Across Africa
Focused on expanding off-grid and decentralised renewables, the approved LEAF programme supports six African countries in delivering electricity to six million people and crowding in private investment.
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Togo Allocates $126.6m to Advance Energy Goal in 2030
The allocation will expand electrification, strengthen grid infrastructure and support energy reforms aimed at achieving universal electricity access by 2030.
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Benin Links Power Outages to Regional Grid Constraints, Import Dependence
Benin has blamed persistent electricity outages on regional grid constraints and heavy reliance on power imports, as authorities move to expand solar and thermal capacity to stabilise supply.