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African Energy Week 2023: Unveiling the Future of Energy in Africa

African Energy Week (AEW) is an annual event that brings together leaders, innovators, and experts in the energy sector to discuss and shape the future of energy in Africa. As the continent grapples with the dual challenges of providing access to energy for its growing population while transitioning to sustainable and cleaner sources, AEW emerges […]

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AfDB Group Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama urges Nordic and Irish entrepreneurs to make Africa business and investment destination

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Chief Economist, Prof Kevin Chika Urama, has urged entrepreneurs in Nordic countries and Ireland to make Africa their business and investment destination. Prof Urama, on an official visit to Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden between 25-29 September, said Africa’s population boom – projected to make it the world’s

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AEC Endorses Minister Mantashe’s Vision for Africa’s Energy Future, with an Emphasis on Oil and Gas

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, advocated for the ongoing and collaborative development of Africa’s oil and gas resources during Africa Oil Week on Tuesday – a stance that is fully supported by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.og). Minister Mantashe’s acknowledgment of Africa’s substantial oil, gas and mineral deposits aligns

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GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business commissions four 175 MW units for Nigeria’s second-largest hydropower plant

GE Vernova’s (www.GEVernova.com) Hydro Power business has completed the commissioning of the 4 (four) 175 MW Francis hydropower turbines and generators at the Zungeru project in Nigeria, now in commercial operation. Located on the Kadina River in Niger State, the 700 MW Zungeru project is the second largest hydropower plant in Nigeria, and is expected

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AKK gas project:July/August 2024 deadline sacrosanct, Ekpo tells contractors

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has charged contractors handling the 614 kilometer Ajaokuta, Kaduna, Kano (AKK) gas pipelines project not to default on the promised July/August 2024 completion deadline. The minister who toured the project on Thursday had expressed concerns over the slow pace of work, demanding from Oilserve Limited, the contractor

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African Energy Week 2023 Launches Industry-Focused Program Ahead of Conference Next Week

African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 proudly announces the launch of the program ahead of the conference next week (October 16-20). Available on the event website and distributed via various communication channels, the program details the exciting panel discussions, presentations, keynotes and forums that attendees can expect next week. In line with the theme, The African

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Inaugural Africa Energy Expo set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda: Launching a new era of energy in Africa

Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, today announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo, set to take place in the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda, from 20 to 22 February 2024. This flagship event is designed to facilitate critical discussions, foster collaboration, and drive progress in achieving the UN’s

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2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference to take place in Nairobi from 19-20 February 2024

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is delighted to announce the second Canada-Africa Business Conference, following the success of our first-ever program at the Gaborone International Convention Centre in Botswana in 2019. In partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the Canada-Africa Business Conference will bring together key players comprising a day-long program at

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Oil Assets Divestments Will Boost Production, Employment- Wabote

The Nigerian oil and gas industry is poised for a boost in crude oil production, employment creation, and capital injection with the planned divestment of some assets by select international oil and gas companies and concomitant acquisition by Nigerian operating companies, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote

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Nigerian Content Key To Meeting Renewed Hope Agenda – Petroleum Minister

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has identified the effective implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010 as one of the key levers for actualizing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during his tour of NCDMB facilities and projects in

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