Energy, Oil & Gas

Over 100 energy stakeholders gather to act on methane pledges in Africa

The International Energy Agency (IEA) convened a regional workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, focused on translating commitments to reduce methane emissions into concrete action. Co-hosted with Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the African Energy Commission (AFREC), the workshop explored regional opportunities and challenges, while sharing international best practices and cost-effective solutions....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Africa secures $57m for a just energy transition, Mission 300

The African Development Bank Group’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), a multi-donor special fund managed by the Bank Group, has secured new investment commitments totalling nearly €50 million ($57 million) , to strengthen the rollout of Mission 300 and accelerate climate action across Africa’s power sector....

Energy, Oil & Gas

UK expertise could unlock Africa’s next energy boom, low-carbon growth

The role of UK technical and service collaboration in Africa’s energy future was underscored at the Wider African Energy Summit (WAES) in Aberdeen, where operators and industry leaders emphasised the strategic value of North Sea engineering, offshore delivery experience and workforce training for Africa’s next phase of growth....

Energy, Oil & Gas

G20 Investment Forum to spotlight Africa’s energy projects

Ahead of the G20 Summit, the G20 African Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), will convene top global and African energy and finance leaders to discuss how investment, innovation and partnerships can unlock Africa’s energy potential and drive sustainable economic growth....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Lack of capital limits electricity access for 600m Africans

Insufficient capital is a key obstacle to expanding electricity access for the roughly 600 million people in Africa who currently live without it, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report that outlines essential tools to unlock greater investment and eliminate the access gap....