Government of Ethiopia to launch the 2nd National Electrification Program during East Africa conferences this March

In the NEP 2.0, the government provides an update on the progress achieved over the past year and provides a detailed framework for the integration of off-grid technologies

The co-located ‘Africa Energy Forum: Off the Grid’ (www.AEF-Offgrid.com) and ‘Regional Energy Co-operation Summit’ (www.East-Africa-Summit.com) meetings taking place in Addis Ababa from 27 – 29th March welcome the launch of the updated version of Ethiopia’s National Electrification Program (NEP 2.0), presented by the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.…

Global Energy Sector Leaders Reflect on Past 20 Years of the Africa Energy Forum

Industry decision-makers reflect on positive impact of the event on Africa’s energy sector in advance of the 20th Africa Energy Forum

During the Africa Energy Forum (AEF)’s (www.Africa-Energy-Forum.com) lifetime the sector has witnessed the emergence of initiatives such as South Africa's REIPPP Programme, GET FiT Uganda and the IFC’s Scaling Solar programme, with many IPPs coming online and a growing emergency power sector. From 2 sponsors and 200 delegates the Forum…

Project financing options for energy and energy related infrastructure projects in Southern, East and North Africa to be presented next week in Cape Town on 2-3 February at Belmond Mount Nelson

Confirmed to attend the Forum are some of the biggest project developers from Southern, East and North Africa who will be presenting the next phase of live projects seeking funding

The Growing Economies: Project Finance Forum comes to Cape Town next week on 2-3 February. Confirmed to attend the Forum are some of the biggest project developers from Southern, East and North Africa who will be presenting the next phase of live projects seeking funding. Key questions to be discussed…

Department of Energy and International LNG Companies to discuss Next Steps for South Africa’s Gas-to-Power Programme this October

Government, international gas developers and finance institutions will return to the South Africa: Gas Options conference this October in Cape Town

Government, international gas developers and finance institutions will return to the South Africa: Gas Options (http://APO.af/wOCzN4) conference this October in Cape Town to address the requirements and opportunities associated with the country’s 3,126MW gas-to-power programme. Following high levels of international interest over the introduction of a standardised procurement process, the meeting…

Minister H.E. Hon. Tina Joemat-Pettersson to attend Southern Africa Energy & Infrastructure Summit

South African Energy Minister has confirmed to join the Ministries of Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique at the Southern Africa Energy & Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS)

South African Energy Minister H.E. Hon. Tina Joemat-Pettersson has confirmed to join the Ministries of Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique at the Southern Africa Energy & Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) (www.Southern-Africa-Summit.com), taking place between the 4th and 6th of May. Over 30 speakers from the SADC region will celebrate regional co-operation at…

African Ministers of Energy to discuss opportunities for power sector investment this June

Over 130 speakers to date have confirmed to attend the 18th annual Africa Energy Forum (AEF), taking place in London this year from 22-24th June.

Over 130 speakers to date have confirmed to attend the 18th annual Africa Energy Forum (AEF) (www.Africa-Energy-Forum.com), taking place in London this year from 22-24th June. Widely considered the meeting place for Africa’s power sector professionals to discuss opportunities for investment into the power sector, 56% of the African continent…

Mozambique at the heart of Southern African development as regional players gather

Southern Africa Energy and Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) will be held in Maputo, Mozambique 4-6th May 2016

Gigawatt Mozambique announced this week a $200-million investment into Mozambique’s power sector, alongside several global stakeholders including Standard Bank and the World Bank, amongst many others.  The investment will assist in harnessing Mozambique’s natural-gas resources, which will further benefit many of Mozambique’s neighbours in the southern Africa region.   This - along with several other projects…

The Africa Energy Forum Welcomes Global Investors to London in its 18th Year

The Africa Energy Forum is the global investment meeting for Africa’s power, energy, infrastructure & industrial sectors

The 18th annual Africa Energy Forum (AEF) (http://www.APO.af/ZnKCIr) will be held on 21-24 June in London at the brand new London Intercontinental O2 overlooking the River Thames. What: The 18th Annual Africa Energy Forum Where: London Intercontinental O2 When:  21-24 June 2016 The Africa Energy Forum is the global investment meeting for…

Washington, D.C. to welcome African Ministers of Energy to international investment conference on African Power

The aim of the meeting is to drive forward strategic partnerships between investors, project developers, governments, utilities and regulators to achieve the goal of bringing power to Africa

EnergyNet is to host the second annual Powering Africa: Summit (www.PoweringAfrica-Summit.com) at the Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C. from 27-29th January 2016. Industry leaders from the USA and Africa who have confirmed to attend include H.E. Hon Minister Jeannot Matadi Atadi Nenga Gamanda, Minister of Energy and Water Resources, DRC, H.E.…

TANESCO’s Managing Director to address Tanzania’s leading investors at forum for power sector development this December

As Tanzania’s leaders are praised for its peaceful handling of elections, an increasing number of projects are appearing which show case a country that is maturing, growing in confidence and cooperating with the right kind of partners to help it achieve its long term goal of becoming a regional hub.…