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South Africa: Large wind plant supplying commercial offtaker commissioned
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (164+ words) The first of three large Eastern Cape wind farms developed as a cluster to supply a commercial offtaker has been commissioned. An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 543 - 03 June 2026 Power, Commercial & industrial, Renewable energy, Thermal energy, Transmission…...
South Africa: Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal agreement
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (141+ words) Utility Eskom and the Zululand Energy Terminal consortium have signed an agreement to move forward the LNG import terminal project, which will supply feedstock to a giga-scale gas-to-power development. Where to next for South Africa's new power market? , African energy…...
Gabon: Deal for new renewable energy plant
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (119+ words) An international investor has agreed a deal with the government for a utility-scale, renewable energy power plant, with commissioning expect in the near term. An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 543 - 03 June 2026 Power, Commercial & industrial, Renewable energy,…...
Namibia's oil and gas exploration and production acreage " June 2026
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (152+ words) Updated June 2026, this map provides a detailed overview of the hydrocarbons sector in Namibia. The map shows blocks that are open, under application, under review and licensed. Licensed blocks are shaded to show reconnaissance, exploration and production acreage. Block operators…...
Zimbabwe: Pilot phase of vast solar PV plant commissioned
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (143+ words) The first phase of one of Zimbabwe's largest solar PV developments to date has been commissioned in Midlands province. An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 543 - 20 May 2026 Gas, Mid & downstream oil & gas, Strategy & risk, Climate change, ESG…...
Namibia nears moment of truth on upstream opening
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (115+ words) Expectations are rising ahead of Total Energies" final investment decision on its Venus field development plan. With other majors and independents showing keen interest, 2026 could be a transformative year. Are Namibia and South Africa on the cusp of a hydrocarbons…...
South Africa: Utility starts building its first PV plant
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (95+ words) A utility-scale solar PV plant is under construction at a dormant thermal plant, marking a sea change for South Africa. An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 543 - 20 May 2026 Gas, Mid & downstream oil & gas, Strategy & risk, Climate change,…...
Zimbabwe: Gas production contract finalised
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (87+ words) Invictus Energy has concluded a petroleum production sharing agreement with the Zimbabwe government. An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 543 - 20 May 2026 Gas, Mid & downstream oil & gas, Strategy & risk, Climate change, ESG Resources, Upstream oil & gas, Strategy & risk,…...
Chevron eyes potential investments in Tanzania upstream
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (100+ words) Tanzania's upstream regulator Pura has said that US energy major Chevron expressed an interest in oil and gas exploration during a recent meeting in London. An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 543 - 20 May 2026 Gas, Mid & downstream oil…...
Tanzania: Utility sets demanding deadline for power transmission infrastructure project
1+ week, 1+ day ago (74+ words) An active subscription is required to view this article Issue 543 - 20 May 2026 Gas, Mid & downstream oil & gas, Strategy & risk, Climate change, ESG Resources, Upstream oil & gas, Strategy & risk, Climate change Issue 542 - 07 May 2026 Resources, Upstream oil & gas African Energy is a brand…...