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Responding to Africa’s Power Requirements

Finland based Geneset Powerplants Ltd has 25 years’ experience in the power & energy generation sector, handling and servicing customer groups which include among others subway stations,…
How Sub-Saharan Africa Can Harness Its Big Electricity Opportunities

By Mercè Labordena Electricity lifts people out of poverty and improves their health and standards of living. Yet 1.3 billion of the world’s people don’t have access…
Distributed Energy Systems – Best Path for Poverty Reduction

By Desta Mebratu Despite being a continent with abundant energy resources, a great chunk of the African population still lacks access to electricity. This could change by…
Crowdfunding Solar and Wind Powered Projects in Africa

By Matt Chester As the Internet serves to democratize the world and enable strangers to share everything from their spare bedrooms to their personal cars through apps and…
Why coal has no place in Kenya’s energy future

By DOROTHY OTIENO A fall in the cost of renewable energies, ever-improving technologies and the threat of climate change have all come together to make wind and…
Revolutionary PoweReliability-as-a-Service Platform Now in Africa

Compiled by Chege Moses Kasaija Navigant Research, says in a recent whitepaper report, that the global energy system is shifting to cleaner, more affordable, and decentralized options…
The three major challenges for utilities

By Martin Dunlea, Global Industries Lead for Utilities at Oracle The utilities industry faces new opportunities and challenges brought on by the march of a digital revolution…
The Beauty of Leadership That Brought GERD Into Existence

By Wakuma Kudama Since early this year, Ethiopia has been celebrating the 7th anniversary of the commencement of the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).…
South Africa risks losing its strategic nuclear leading role

By Gaopalelwe Santswere South Africa stands at the precipice of anonymity and risks losing its permanent seat at the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors,…
Africa Can Get More From Its Minerals

By Vuyo Mjimba, Human Sciences Research Council Multinational firms from Europe, North America and more recently China still dominate the extraction and refining of most of minerals…
The science of cooling becomes an art

From design to implementation BBE can guide you in determining the optimum cooling infrastructure required to tackle the heat loads emanating from the combination of a hot…
Mining conflicts multiply, as critics of “extractivism” assembled

By Professor Patrick Bond The World Social Forum’s “Thematic Forum on Mining and Extractivism” convened from 12-15 November 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa, just after the Southern…
What global rules against ‘blood gold’? Small miners have to eat

When his fellow miners winch him up from the hole in the desert, Keith Gushure is covered in mud. Gushure, 21, holds a pick and a hammer.…
A climate change bill that needs changing

By Justine Sweet, With comments due on 8 August 2018, the time to consider and submit comments on the draft Climate Change Bill is now. Let’s…
How Kabila and the Mining Giants Went From Best Friends to Adversaries

By Claude Kabemba & Pascal Kambale Why has the DRC’s president had a complete change of heart? For much of this year, two of the most powerful…
Is Your Phone Tainted By the Misery of the 35 000 Children in Congo’s Mines?

By Siddharth Kara Our computers and phones keep us connected but a key ingredient in them keeps children as young as six locked in a vicious…
Oil & Gas and Blockchain: Fad or truly disruptive?

First there was big data and now Blockchain is being hailed as the next transformative technology. It took the oil price crash and the resulting focus on…
Why Natural Resource Finds Are More Than Just a Curse – the Case of Mozambique

By Gerhard Toews and Pierre-Louis Vézina Natural resources are often thought of as a curse in developing countries, slowing economic growth rather than driving it. But new…
Who Will Gain From South Sudan Expanded Oil Production?

Juba is keen to see the black gold pumping as South Sudan emerges out of a civil war that caused close on 400,000 deaths. Deutsche Welle asked…
What Kenya Can Do to Ensure Local People Benefit From Its Oil Industry

By Melba K. Wasunna Six years ago, Kenya discovered commercially viable oil deposits in the Turkana region. The find is expected to boost economic growth as about…
Cleaner gas could bridge transition to greener energy, experts say

Fossil fuels are unfashionable but necessary, and the journey towards economies fueled by green energy begins with a switch from oil and coal to the cleaner option…
10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019

By NJ AYUK After a year of rebound and recovery, Africa’s old and new hydrocarbons markets have an opportunity to further entrench the continent’s position as…
Oil Production Resumes in South Sudan’s Unity State

Oil is again being pumped from fields in South Sudan’s former Unity state, five years after production was halted because of fighting between government soldiers and rebels.…
New Organisational Model Prevents Conflicts of Interest in Oil Sector

The new organisational model introduced in the Angolan oil sector is intended to bring about greater efficiency to the state-owned National Fuel Society (Sonangol) and eliminate conflicts…
Ethiopia Mining Industry Signals Growth with New Deals

Danish cement mining company and Canadian East Africa Minerals have been granted major mining licenses which is seen as a kick for Ethiopian mining industry Dannish mining…
The Mandela Mining Precinct Launched

The South African Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, launched the Mandela Mining Precinct, one of the outcomes of the Mining Phakisa. The Minister was joined…
Why Fracking May Support Renewables

By Owen Reynolds Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is shunned by the environmentalists that laud renewable energy sources. However, by not supporting both initiatives, they may be working…
Renewable Energy Is Beginning To Power Africa

By Andrew Burge More than two-thirds of the approximately 800 million people living in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. Taking a private sector approach, U.S. President…
Why SA Shouldn’t Build 8 New Nuclear Power Stations

By Hartmut Winkler, University of Johannesburg It has been an eventful year in South Africa, characterised by power cuts, parliamentary confrontations about wasteful expenditure and student fee…
Angola – Angola Overtakes Nigeria in Crude Oil Production

Nigeria’s crude oil production fell by 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) in November, making the country lose its status as Africa’s top oil producer to Angola, latest…

Why Uganda’s Critical Minerals Industry Is Important

By Bwesigye Don Binyina Recently, the world met in South Africa’s Cape Town for the Mining and Alternative Mining Indaba, the largest of its kind…

What’s the difference between AI and machine learning in mining?

By Matthew Blenkarn To unlock the true value of artificial intelligence and machine learning, technology teams need to understand the particular benefits of each technology.…

What coltan mining in the DRC costs people and the environment

By Oluwole Ojewale The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in natural resources – its untapped deposits of minerals are estimated to be worth US$24…

There is never a good time to make a bad decision

The mining sector has reached a pivotal point – rapidly evolving technology, the requirement to sustain the licence to operate and increasing environmental, social and…

STEINERT KSS sorting systems extend the life of mine in Mexico

In 2018 an industrial mineral mine in central Mexico installed its first Steinert ore sorter to improve the run of mine grade, which had gradually…

Reforming Zambia’s Mines Needs More Change and Support

By Christopher Vandome The call to action for the mining sector must be supported by continued improvements to the domestic operating environment and bring along…

Nigeria’s Latest Lithium Find – Some Key Questions Answered

By Ibrahim Garba High-grade lithium has been discovered in Nigeria. In 2019 the total production volume of lithium, not high grade, in Nigeria reached 50…

New wins from Next Generation Satellites

Recent satellite innovations open the way for new applications, performance and price points. Communications satellites were first introduced in the 1960s, making them a very…

How Zambian Trade Unions’ Good Intentions Hurt Workers

By Thomas Mcnamara In Zambia’s mining industry, wages and working conditions have consistently declined for 30 years. This is primarily because of changes to labour laws. Strikes…

Government inaction leaving communities at risk in South Africa

Thousands of abandoned mines litter South Africa, and a combination of poor governance and business practices have left many communities living in their shadow. Abandoned…

Focussed on providing solutions for Africa’s challenges

A leading provider in the mining, construction, agriculture, marine and industrial sectors in Southern Africa and Africa, Probe IMT has built a reputation on a…

Dy-Mark’s Mine Marking paint helps African mines sites make their mark!

As the African Mining Industry continues to experience rapid growth so too does the need to keep up with the latest and greatest products available…

Digitalizing Africa’s mines

By Landry Signé Mineral resources are a critical source of revenue for Africa. In 2019, minerals and fossil fuels accounted for more than a third of exports…

Child Miners – The Dark Side of the DRC’s Coltan Wealth

By Oluwole Ojewale Laws and certification schemes aren’t protecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s most vulnerable – a fresh approach is needed. Coltan is…

Formalization of Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining in DRC

Formalization of Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining in DRC Global demand for cobalt, a key component of lithium-ion batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles,…

Mining After COVID-19

Mining After COVID-19: The South African Case How South Africa Can Emerge Stronger A recent paper published by Boston Consulting Group states that while the…

High Pressure Pumping Simplified For Mining

High Pressure Pumping Simplified For Mining Pumps are used widely in industry to provide cooling and lubrication services, to transfer fluids for processing, and to…

For better ore worse

For better ore worse – mining takes centre stage in Africa’s COVID-19 recovery By Vincent Rouget The mining industry in Africa has broadly weathered the…

How has the mining industry responded to COVID-19?

How has the mining industry responded to COVID-19? By Tom Butler The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly the defining global health crisis of our time, with…

Made for Africa Fleet Management Solutions

Made for Africa Fleet Management Solutions Lately, Africa has been heralded as the next frontier of business development, increasingly, local and international businesses are eyeing…

Why what’s good for TotalEnergies is bad for the rest of us

By Charity Migwi & Omar Elmawi The oil and gas major’s record-breaking profits will do little to comfort the people of the Global South. Recently,…

Senegal and Mauritania Are Rich in Resources, Poor in Infrastructure. Now Is the Time to Change That

By NJ Ayuk Beneath the coastal waters of Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania lie some of the largest oil and natural gas discoveries in recent history,…

Oil Refinery Closures, Cleaner Fuels and Security of Supply in South Africa

By Rod Crompton While South Africa has been preoccupied with rolling electricity blackouts, security of liquid fuels supply has been overlooked even though – by…

Oil and gas: the right solution for Uganda

By Paul Sinclair With the world now practically unanimous about the need for more sustainable energy solutions, the idea of what exactly these solutions should…

Nigeria’s Petrol Subsidy Is a Climate Issue

By Teniola Tayo Climate change financing could help solve the petrol subsidy problem while cushioning the blow for consumers. Nigeria’s government has said it will…

Natural gas is the answer to energy crunch, transition

The current energy crunch around the world and the intensifying climate change debate serve to highlight the serious need to embed natural gas as part…

How Oil-Dependence Truncated Nigeria’s Industrial Development

By Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka Ordinarily, finding a “treasure” tends to bring joy to the one who found it. Oil discovery has become Nigeria’s developmental Achilles’ Heel:…

Fuel Subsidies in Nigeria – Bad for the Economy, Lifeblood of Politicians

Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer, has come under fire from the International Monetary Fund as well as World Bank for the heavy financial burden it carries in…

Exploration, Production and Africa’s Frontier Markets

Tim O’Hanlon, Senior Advisor for the Oslo-listed energy and power company, Panoro Energy, talks about the continent’s production challenges, the role exploration will play, and…

Outlook on key oil and gas exporting countries

Outlook on key oil and gas exporting countries in sub-Saharan Africa Covid-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the global economy and oil and gas…

Why Being Endowed With Oil Is Not Always a Boon

Why Being Endowed With Oil Is Not Always a Boon – the Case of Nigeria and Angola By Ross Harvey In countries with weak governance…

The Importance of Local Content, use local

The Importance of Local Content at a Time of Crisis – What Covid-19 will Teach the Industry At a time when travel around the world…

The Way Forward

The Way Forward: How Africa Can Make A Comeback From The Oil & Gas Downturn By NJ Ayuk Stunning drops in crude oil prices—the result…

Niger Delta Youth Left Out of Progress

Niger Delta Youth Left Out of Progress By Modesta Tochi Alozie Twenty years ago, local resistance arose in the Niger Delta because of the way…

The impact of Covid-19 on oil and gas

The impact of Covid-19 on oil and gas producers in developing countries By Farwa Sial The global oil industry is experiencing major shocks as the…

Mitigating The Impact Of Covid-19

Mitigating The Impact Of Covid-19 On Angola’s Oil And Gas Sector H.E. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, discusses the impact…

A new decade rich in promise for African oil & gas is dawning.

In no particular order, here are some of the industry stories that have caught our eye recently! South Africa’s Brulpadda field development & further South…

Is the scent of oil a solution for Somalia?

By Peter Fabricius, ISS Consultant Somalia has enough problems as it is. Now the resource curse, so fatal to many other African countries, appears to…

How Liquefied Natural Gas could change South Africa’s fortunes

By Marie Blanche Ting, Doctoral researcher, University of Sussex The development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could help transform the South African economy, spur re-industrialisation, reduce…

Angola’s oil could actually be the DR Congo’s. Here’s why it isn’t

By Patrick Edmond, Kristof Titeca & Erik Kennes Angola’s politics lives off oil. The natural resource amounts for nearly 40% of GDP and 75% of government revenues. It has brought foreign…

Why the world is missing its chance for clean energy

A green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic would have helped countries to build back better while driving economic growth and job creation. But the latest…

Why Tanzania Has Failed to Achieve Total Electricity Coverage in 60 Years

By Josephine Christopher Tanzania is on the verge of achieving total electricity coverage in the country, statistics from the government show. Stakeholders say the achievement,…

Transforming Africa: Just & Equitable Energy Transition

By Emily Karanja A global transition to lower-carbon energy sources is crucial for our species’ survival given the worsening effects of climate change. With many people…

Why Banning Financing for Fossil Fuel Projects in Africa Isn’t a Climate Solution

By Benjamin Attia and Morgan Bazilian Today’s global energy inequities are staggering. Video gamers in California consume more electricity than entire nations. The average Tanzanian used only one-sixth the electricity…

Transforming Africa: Just & Equitable Energy Transition

By Emily Karanja A global transition to lower-carbon energy sources is crucial for our species’ survival given the worsening effects of climate change. With many people…

The World Is Burning. We Need a Renewables Revolution

By António Guterres The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and…

The Fit for Liquid Air Energy Storage (part 2)

Technology Choices for Energy Storage In this second part of this article, Asif Hussain, SVP of Strategic Business Development, Sumitomo SHI FW continues to elaborate…

Nuclear power lite: An energy solution for South Africa

By Leleti Maluleke For more than a decade now, poor energy reliability in South Africa has had a crippling effect on the country’s economic development. According…

Instantaneous internet for Africa’s energy industry

With the number of connected devices due to hit 46 billion by the end of this year, it is no secret that connectivity demands are…

Microgrids and hybrid power in the spotlight

Microgrids are becoming increasingly popular because of the rapid rise in power demand due to population and industrial growth. In many locations, the current mains…

Can Africa Exploit its Energy Reserves and Be Part of the Solution to Climate Crisis?

In the lead-up to the 26th global conference on climate in Glasgow, Scotland, nations, scientists and climate activists begun to discuss the role of low-income countries…

Can 100% Renewable Energy Power the World?

By Yariv Cohen Thomas Edison, also known as America’s “greatest inventor,” is responsible for some of the most unsustainable products humankind has been using for…

Baudouin, fulfilling the demand for reliable variable speed engines in Africa

They’ve been delivering the highest-quality engines for the African markets for over a century. And today, French engine manufacturer Moteurs Baudouin have solidified their presence…

Baudouin’s PowerKit Variable Speed Engines

Robust engines designed for high-demand industry and agriculture French engine manufacturer Baudouin continues to have success throughout the African continent, especially with their high-performing and…

Africa’s energy transition calls for pragmatic measures to keep the continent competitive

By Vera Songwe, Damilola Ogunbiyi and Amani Abou-Zeid During the United Nations High Level Dialogue on Energy in September 2021 – the first such dialogue…

Baudouin Solidifies Presence In Africa

Baudouin Solidifies Presence In Africa For over 100 years, French engine manufacturer Moteurs Baudouin has delivered the highest-quality engines for the African markets. Trusted in…

The Impact of COVID-19

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Power Sector Power is essential for driving economic growth, especially in emerging markets. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7—Ensure…

Shining a light on the true value of solar power

Shining a light on the true value of solar power By Kelley Christensen Beyond the environmental benefits and lower electric bills, it turns out installing…

Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa

Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa By Megan Murgatroyd Energy generation around the world is shifting towards renewable sources in…

Grid or solar use

Grid or solar: looking for the best energy solution for the rural poor By Professor Jörg Peters & Maximiliane Sievert South Asia has made tremendous…

Products

TLT-Turbo Fan Range Redesigned Specific Mining Industry Needs

Global ventilation fans and systems manufacturer, TLT-Turbo GmbH, recently announced the redesign of its Auxiliary and Booster fan range. Developed in close collaboration with clients,…

Li-ion UPS battery from Schneider Electric

Up until recently, Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries have not been commercially adopted as batteries for single-phase UPSs. While used in various other applications, they didn’t provide…

Effective and Safe Wireless Communication Products

AMETEK Drexelbrook, a world leader in level measurement technology, is for the third time this year expanding its product line, this time with an extensive…

Yokogawa Releases the DTSXTM1 Fiber Optic Heat Detector

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has developed the DTSXTM1 fiber optic heat detector, an OpreXTM Field Instruments heat sensing and fire detection solution. Housed…

Dellner Brakes acquires JHS Jungblut

Swedish-based marine and industrial brake supplier Dellner Brakes has acquired German brake specialist JHS Jungblut in a move that will strengthen the company’s offering in…

Axis introduces explosion-protected PTZ dome camera

Axis Communications has added ExCam XPT Q6055 Explosion-Protected PTZ Network Camera with low weight and profile, to simplify installation in hazardous environments. The PoE-powered camera…

Projects

Exploration activities gain momentum in Mauritania

Underneath the Atlantic Ocean, lapping the West African coast, sits substantial pockets of oil & gas. This is certainly the case in Mauritania, and the…

Congo May Join Nigeria As Africa’s Largest Oil Producers

Republic of Congo could produce nearly 1 million barrels of crude per day following a new oil discovery in the country, a company involved told…

Gakara mine ready for expansion

With battery and electric vehicle technology quickly becoming the global standard for transportation, Africa’s rare earth metals are in hot demand. Projects like the Gakara…

Call for investment in a coal mine

The Polish company JSW Adams plans to mine coal in Zumbo district, in the western Mozambican province of Tete, according to a report on Radio…

Hanergy to deliver 400 MW of solar to Democratic Republic of Congo

Chinese solar company Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has won a deal to build the first solar PV plants in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hanergy will deliver…

President Kenyatta Launches Africa’s Biggest Wind Power Plant

About 70% of the nation’s electricity comes from renewable sources – more than three times the global average Kenya recently unveiled Africa’s largest wind power…