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ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy, committed to accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral world through sustainable, efficient, and affordable energy solutions throughout the value chain. Operating in over 30 countries with more than 98,000 employees, ENGIE delivers across the full energy value chain, including renewables, energy storage, hydrogen, and energy infrastructure.

In South Africa, ENGIE is one of the first Independent Power Producers (IPPs), with nearly two decades of experience. We currently operate 1.8 GW of renewable and flex power, with 333 MW under construction, 240 MW in advanced development and a development pipeline exceeding 5 GW.

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Leadership

From Energy Access to Industrial Growth: Why Reliable Power Is Africa’s Greatest Opportunity

In an interview with Energy News Network (ENN) ahead of the Africa Energy Forum (aef) 2026, Goran Rajsic, Founder of Sun Africa, outlined the company’s long-term commitment to delivering energy infrastructure across the continent and its belief that Africa’s industrial future must be built by African businesses, talent and supply chains. Sun Africa develops utility-scale […]
Energy access

How Gulf investors are driving Africa’s energy transition

Africa needs power, and power demands capital – lots of it. In the past, investment was expected to come from the state, usually supported by borrowed money. But in recent years, a new source of capital has emerged in the form of commercial investors who see an opportunity in Africa’s drive to build renewable energy […]
Global Affairs

AFRICA AT THE FOREFRONT: the urgent need to diversify energy supply

By Dele Kuti, Global Head, Energy at Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking As we approach the second half of the year, it is important to reflect on the busy first half. After a hectic 2025, most observers would have expected some form of respite. Unfortunately, respite will not likely be a word associated with […]
West Africa

Flexible Engine power plants: The ultimate resilience technology for Nigeria’s industrial minigrids

By Wale Raphael Yusuff – Business Development Mgr NA, Nig & Ghana Resilience is the defining requirement of power systems for industrial minigrids in Nigeria. For many businesses, the real question is not “What is the cheapest electricity?”. It is “What power system will keep my operations running no matter what?”.  In an environment defined […]
Energy access

Will Kenya achieve its 2030 electricity target? Kenya Power boss says yes, and explains

By Evans Ongwae Four years remain to 2030 – the year Kenya had set as the target for achieving universal access to electricity. Will this be met? Is the country on track? The Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Power, Dr Eng Joseph Siror, is of the view that Kenya is firmly on course with […]
Finance

From Sovereign Capital to Scaled Infrastructure: Ithmar Capital on Building Africa’s Investment Platforms

As Africa looks to close its infrastructure financing gap and attract more long-term capital into energy, transport and digital infrastructure, sovereign investors are taking on a more active role in shaping how projects are structured and financed. In this interview with ENN, Obaïd Amrane, CEO of Ithmar Capital discusses the launch of the ASIF Investment […]
Sustainable Energy

Why Kenya is yet to properly unlock its renewable energy potential

By Evans Ongwae An analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) titled ‘Kenya 2024 Energy Policy Review’, acknowledges that the country has a diverse electricity mix. It states that nearly 90 percent of Kenya’s power generation arises from renewable sources, including geothermal (47 percent), hydro (21 percent), wind (16 percent) and solar (4 percent). Still, […]
Energy access

Action needed to resolve emerging delays in implementing Kenya’s energy ambitions

By Evans Ongwae Kenya has developed a raft of policies and strategies to realise its ambitious energy goals – both in the near future and even beyond. The challenge, though, is whether everything in this massive jigsaw puzzle will fall in place at the right time. Over the last 20 years, the country has crafted […]

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