Tag: Africa energy

Why Africa’s solar mini-grids are beating national utilities

Across Africa, solar mini-grids are disrupting weak utilities, unlocking faster electrification and reshaping energy access.

Timilehin Adejumobi April 9, 2026

Worker operating at Seplat Energy's Oben OML 4

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Nigeria’s Seplat Energy faces strike as output expansion plan advances

Seplat Energy confronts operational disruption from a strike, putting pressure on output targets and supply stability

Timilehin Adejumobi April 3, 2026

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BP to invest $1.5 billion in Egypt gas projects amid Africa energy push

BP plans $1.5B Egypt gas investment, strengthening regional hub status.

Timilehin Adejumobi April 1, 2026

TotalEnergies restarts Libya’s Mabruk oil field after nearly 10 years.

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TotalEnergies reopens Libya oil field after decade, boosting Africa output

TotalEnergies has resumed production at Libya’s Mabruk oil field, bringing a key asset back online nearly 10 years after it was shut down during conflict. The restart adds fresh supply to Africa’s oil market and points to improving conditions for energy investment in the country. The return of output reflects Libya’s slow recovery after years of disruption that forced international…

Oluwatosin Alao March 17, 2026

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Ghana enters nuclear power race with plant construction plan

At a Glance Ghana is preparing to make its biggest shift in energy policy in a generation, with plans to break ground on its first nuclear power plant by 2027. The project is aimed at easing chronic power shortages and supporting fast-rising industrial demand. For a country that still leans heavily on hydropower and gas-fired plants, the move signals a…

Oluwatosin Alao December 2, 2025