IEA Launches Global Household Energy Expenditure Database to Support Energy Affordability Policies By Eyo Nsima The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched the first edition of its Household Energy Expenditure Database, a new global resource designed to help governments, researchers and policymakers better understand how households spend on energy and develop more effective policies to
African Energy Chamber Backs UTM FLNG as 15-Year NNPC Ltd./Seplat Gas Deal Paves Way for FID By Eyo Nsima The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has endorsed Nigeria’s UTM Offshore following the signing of a 15-year gas supply agreement between the NNPC Ltd./Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU) Joint Venture and UTM FLNG Ltd., describing
Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration Africa’s electricity demand is projected to nearly double to 2,291 TWh by 2050, requiring an estimated $30 billion in transmission and grid infrastructure investment to unlock and integrate new generation capacity. Yet, across the continent, grid systems are struggling to keep pace
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AMMON denies delaying World Bank metering programme, defends legal action The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON) has dismissed reports linking it to delays in the implementation of the World Bank-supported Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), insisting that its legal action is aimed at ensuring due process and greater local participation rather than
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COUNTDOWN: 131 Days After U.S.-Iran War, Geopolitical Risks Keep Brent Crude Near $80 By Team Countdown One hundred and thirty-one days after the U.S.-Iran military confrontation shook global energy markets, crude oil prices remain elevated as traders continue to price geopolitical risks into the market despite the absence of any major disruption to global oil
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IEA warns Africa: Power, Digital Gaps Threaten AI Opportunities African countries must accelerate investments in electricity and digital infrastructure to unlock the economic and energy benefits of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which warns that inadequate power supply and poor internet connectivity could leave the continent
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AEC condemns UK lawsuit against EACOP, says Africa must determine its energy future The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has condemned a lawsuit filed in the UK High Court against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), arguing that foreign-funded litigation threatens African sovereignty, energy security, investment and Uganda’s right to develop its natural resources. Four
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Africa’s LNG exports rise to 39.8 million tonnes as Nigeria, Angola drive growth By Eyo Nsima Africa strengthened its position in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market in 2025, with exports rising by 1.8 million metric tonnes (Mt) to 39.77 Mt, driven by higher shipments from Nigeria, Angola, Mozambique and the commencement of
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Chevron Nigeria, NGIC Sign Escravos Gas Network Entry Agreement Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), in collaboration with Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s subsidiary – NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (“NGIC”), has concluded a Network Entry Agreement (NEA) for the system entry point into the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System. The NEA establishes the contractual framework required under
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G16 Urges Mali to Ensure Due Process in Terror Financing Sanctions Against Journalists, Lawyers By Eyo Nsima The G16 Regional Security Advocacy Group on Counter Terrorism in Africa (G16) has called on the Government of Mali to ensure transparency, due process and respect for fundamental rights following its decision to freeze the assets of 12