(Agence Ecofin) – Hundreds of millions of people live without electricity in Africa, due, among other things, to the lack of investment in the energy sector. The Shell Foundation (SF), a UK-registered charity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with British International Investment (BII) to support just and inclusive energy transition in sub-Saharan Africa and … Read more
The first phase of construction work on the Lumbwe photovoltaic power station 200 km from Lubumbashi was completed in May. This project of the Congolese company Kipay Investment is executed exclusively by Congolese companies. From our correspondent in Lubumbashi, On the site of the Lumbwe photovoltaic power plant, three young Congolese companies are hard at … Read more
In Senegal, the production of oil and gas expected since the discovery of several deposits between 2014 and 2016 will begin this year. An upheaval for the entire economy of the country. Natural gas promises many outlets, starting with a new source of electricity. From our correspondent in Dakar, Of the three main deposits, the … Read more
Reporting from Dakar, the Greater Ahmeyim Turtle (GTA) project is the most advanced of the three main deposits, and its gas will be exported in liquid form to Europe by year-end. The Yaakar Teranga offshore field will exclusively supply Senegal. The gas will be converted into electricity through “gas to power” technology by building gas-fired … Read more
The exploitation of Senegalese offshore deposits should begin at the end of 2023. In this perspective, the State set up at the end of 2017 the INPG, the National Oil and Gas Institute, to train careers in this promising new sector. From our correspondent in Dakar, Calculations – indecipherable for novices – are displayed on … Read more
RER FORECASTS FOR MARCH 7 RER A and B, HKU lines: 1 train out of 3 RER A: SNCF zone between Nanterre Prefecture and Poissy / Cergy. RER B: SNCF zone between Paris Nord and Mitry-Claye / CDG 2 Airport. Interconnection suspended at Paris Nord station, change of train at Paris Nord station. RER C … Read more
Methane emissions related to the production and transport of fossil fuels and bioenergy increased again last year. They reach 135 million tonnes, or 40% of emissions of this gas linked to human activity. Yet these industries had promised to considerably limit these leaks and these releases of methane, the second most important greenhouse gas after … Read more
« Russia to voluntarily cut production by 500,000 barrels per day in March “, or about 5% of its daily production, said Alexander Novak, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Energy, quoted by Russian press agencies. With this 5% reduction in its daily production, Russia is responding to the sanctions against its crude … Read more