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Kenneth Oyakhire, MD and CEO of Services in Sub-Saharan Africa for Gas Power at GE Vernova, gives his view on the mix of solutions needed, and the role that gas can play. “We need to balance aspirations for lower-carbon, more sustainable power in Africa, with the availability of affordable, reliable power for all.  To this […]

As the world talks about the energy transition, South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), through its IPP Office has recently announced the REIPPPP BW6 Request for Proposals (RFP).  This bid round will add 2,600 MWs of new capacity to the energy mix, the second to be released in line with the Ministerial […]

Guiding the next generation to generate their own visions for a more sustainable world The Youth Energy Summit (YES!) is returning for its second edition at this summer’s Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, as it looks to build on the platform established last year to boost skills, connections and the business readiness of future […]

In July 2023, Meridiam announced its acquisition of Rift Valley Energy (RVE), in a move set to grow its renewable energy portfolio and support rural electrification in southern Tanzania. With both companies speaking at the 5th Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit (TECS24), EnergyNet caught up with Michael Gratwicke, CEO of RVE, and Matthieu Odoux, Senior Associate at Meridiam. […]

With green hydrogen seen as a renewable resource that’s increasingly vital for a sustainable future, Africa is becoming a frontrunner in its production.  In advance of TECS24, Rumaitha Al Busaidi, Business Development Manager at Hydrom, talked to EnergyNet about Oman’s positioning as a green energy hub, and the learnings to be shared with other African […]

The Honorable Judith Pryor, First Vice President & Vice Chair, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) will join the U.S. Government-led partnership, summit sponsor and PAS24 co-host, Power Africa, as well as ministers, government organizations, regulators and DFIs between 5-6 March at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. Government stakeholders, institutional investors, private financiers, […]

Milele Energy, Founded by Former GE Africa Executives, Increases Capacity to Expedite Deals in Africa NAIROBI, KENYA, February 21, 2024/ EINPresswire.com — Milele Energy, a leading player in the African energy infrastructure sector, proudly announces the expansion of its infrastructure team in Nairobi, Kenya. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Milele Energy and positions […]

Newmarket is a Philadelphia-based alternative asset manager investing in innovative real asset solutions at scale and specializing in the risk transfer market.  EnergyNet spoke with Shaz Langha, Vice President and speaker at PAS 25, about the company’s work in Africa, blended finance solutions, and the challenge of scaling development finance from ‘billions to trillions’. Tell […]