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Nigeria: 'Citizens to Get Free Metres From June'
[Daily Trust] Ilorin - The Commissioner in charge of Government and Consumer Affairs at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Dr. Ibrahim Abbah has said that Nigerians will no longer be required to pay for electricity metres with effect from on June 1, 2012.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 12:13

Nigeria: FG Commissions N1.62 Billion Kainji Power Laboratory
[Daily Trust] Federal Government yesterday commissioned a N1.62 billion state-of-the-art electrical laboratory and demonstration center at the Kianji regional training centre of the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 12:12

Nigeria: Electricity Tariff
[Leadership] It will be a complete disservice to the citizens and residents of Nigeria if the federal government actually increases electricity tariff on June 1 as announced. Government has failed to answer this question: what is the justification for the price hike when there is no improvement in the service provided?
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:26

Angola: Country, UK Share Experience in Energy, Water Sector
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, met in Luanda with his British counterpart, Lord Jonathan Marland, with whom he discussed the possibility of cooperation in the sector.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

Ghana: Agreement Between Gog and Balkan Energy is an International Transaction - SC Declares
[Ghanaian Chronicle] The Supreme Court (SC), by a unanimous decision, ruled that the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) dated July 27, 2007 between the Government of Ghana and Balkan Energy Ghana Limited that gave the former a lease agreement on the Osagyefo Power Barge, is an international business transaction.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:20

Nigeria: Citizens Will Not Pay for Electricity Metre From June - NERC
[Leadership] As from June 1, 2012 electricity consumers in the country will no longer pay for electricity metre supplied to them by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 08:49

South Africa: We Need to Cultivate an Energy Saving Mindset Amongst Our Population
[IFP] Mr Eric. J Lucas, MP, IFP representative on the Energy Portfolio Committee, will address the National Assembly this afternoon.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 07:59

How Biomass Use Fuels Rapid Deforestation
[Daily News] ACCORDING to Bariki Kaale, who is Energy and Environmental Specialist based in Dar es Salaam, Biomass fuels in Tanzania accounts for over 90 per cent of the total energy consumed, of which its supply is unsustainable.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 06:11

Uganda: Oil, Energy Attract More Cash, Jobs
[Observer] Prospects within Uganda's oil and energy sector continue to attract foreign interest, with the Uganda Investment Authority noting that a new crop of foreign investors - together with other players eying sectors like forestry - were licensed in the first quarter of this year, and are to create more than 6,000 jobs.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 06:10

IDA FCFA 66 Billion Loan for Lom-Pangar Hydroelectric Dam
[Cameroon Tribune] A presidential decree of May 15 authorises MINEPAT to sign the agreement.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 22:17

Power Users Cautioned
[The Star] KENYA Power has warned the public to be wary of con men masquerading as their employees. Corporate Communications manager Migwi Theuri said they had received various complaints from the public on the impostors. "There have been several cases of people claiming to be workers of Kenya Power yet in true sense they are con men," he said.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 19:15

Gov't Continues to Back Eskom's Investments in Coal
[Greenpeace] It was announced yesterday that Eskom's funding plan to 2017 had been approved. The utility company will spend R201.6 billion over the coming period, with R65 billlion budgeted for this year.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:28

Nigeria: From Dirty Diesel to Clean Energy
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AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 15:42

Zambia: Maamba Thermal Plant Construction Begins
[Times of Zambia] MAAMBA Collieries Limited (MCL) has started construction of the long awaited 300 megawatts (MW) thermal power plant which will gobble up more than US$600 million.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:32

Nigeria: Consumers to Get Free Pre-Paid Metres - NERC
[Daily Trust] Provision has been made for the installation of meters for free in the new electricity tariff proposed by the Federal Government which takes off on June 1, chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi, said yesterday in Abuja.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:58

Zimbabwe: Nation Likely to Receive Uninterrupted Power
[The Herald] ZIMBABWE could start receiving uninterrupted power from Mozambique after Zesa Holdings paid more than half of the US$76 million it owes Hydro Cabora Bassa. Zesa has so far paid US$45 million to Hydro Cabora Bassa, exceeding by US$5 million the
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:42

Nigeria: Electricity in Every Language
[Vanguard] DOUBTS about the increasing confusion in our electricity transformation programme are strengthened by the relentless quest of Nigerian officials to snap up contracts in all languages.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:29

Nigeria: Alison-Madueke Revs Up FG's Gas-to-Power Programme
[This Day] In a move to achieve the 12-month emergency timeline she had set for the correction of the misalignments in gas-to-power aspirations, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Wednesday raised a team of experts to visit gas project sites across the country, beginning today.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:55

Nigeria: Country Receives Japan's N2 Billion Grant for Solar Energy
[Vanguard] The Nigerian government Wednesday received a grant of N2billion from the government of Japan to support the nation's drive to boost power generation capacity, through solar energy.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:36

Nigeria: Borno to Get Electricity From Niger Republic
[Daily Trust] Maiduguri - Some communities in northern part of Borno State that have never enjoyed electricity from the Nigerian National Grid will soon get light from the neighboring Niger Republic.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:30

Nigeria: PHCN to Complete Meter Distribution in 18 Months
[This Day] Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) unbundled from the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) have committed to evenly distribute electricity metering facilities to electricity consumers across the country within the next 18 months, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stated.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:29

Rwanda: Examining the Benefits of Rusumo Hydroelectric Plant
[New Times] It was reported last week that Rwanda was gearing up for the construction of the Rusumo hydroelectric plant as announced by the Ministry of Infrastructure. Consistent with Rwanda's electricity master plan (2009-2025), this project will help address the issue of power shortage around the country, and provide job opportunities to the residents of Rusumo.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:51

Nigeria: FG Abolishes Payment for Electricity Metres
[Leadership] The Federal Government has abolished payment for electricity metres by consumers, Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi, has disclosed.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:38

Nigeria: Envoy - India Generates 300,000 Megawatts
[Daily Trust] The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria Mahesh Sachdev yesterday said his country is prepared to develop defence and power sectors in Nigeria adding that his country has developed the capacity to generate 300,000 megawatts of electricity.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:21

Muhongo Sets Power Access Targets
[Daily News] AT least 30 per cent of the country's over 44 million people should access reliable and affordable power supply by 2015, new Energy and Minerals Minister, Professor Sospeter Muhongo has said.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 06:02

Angola: British Under Secretary for Energy, Climate Change Jets in
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and Chairman of the British Business Ambassadors by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), Lord Marland, arrived Wednesday in Luanda for a two-day visit to Angola.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 19:17

South Africa: Johannesburg Shows Its Green Credentials as Host of Utility Week
[African Utility Week] Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg will welcome some 5000 power professionals from more than 60 countries for the annual African Utility Week, the continent's largest utility services conference and exhibition, taking place from 21-24 May at Nasrec Expo Centre.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 15:25

Zimbabwe: Zesa to Roll Out Pre-Paid Meters
[The Herald] ZESA will, starting from June 1, roll out a month-long pilot project for the much-awaited pre-paid meter system.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 12:25

Nigeria: New Electricity Tariff - Group Seeks Understanding With FG
[Daily Trust] Lagos - The Association of Electricity Consumers of Nigeria (AECN) has charged Nigerians to seek understanding with the Federal Government on the new tariff in electricity bill to commence on June 1.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 12:08

Zambia: World Bank to Help Zesco Improve Its Power Transmission in Southern Province
[World Bank] Washington - The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$60 million IDA* credit to reinforce the existing electricity transmission network and increase Zesco's power transfer capacity to Kafue town and the Southern Province.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:40

Namibia: Chariot Abandons Tapir South Well
[Namibian] CHARIOT Oil and Gas has announced that the Tapir South well offshore Namibia has failed to find commercial hydro-carbons, and will now be plugged and abandoned.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:33

South Africa: Country Tests Fuel Cell Powered Train
[SA Info] South Africa's Anglo American Platinum (Angloplat) has launched the prototype of the first fuel cell powered underground locomotive, in a bid to demonstrate the viability of platinum-based fuel cells as an alternative energy source while helping the country meet its energy and job creation challenges.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:15

South Africa: Eskom to Spend R9.79 Billion On Road-to-Rail Move
[Biz-Community] Speaking at the CoalTrans Southern Africa conference held in Johannesburg recently, Kiren Maharaj, Eskom's divisional executive for primary energy said that Eskom has been moving some 30 million or so tonnes of coal a year to its power stations by road, ESI Africa reports.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:09

Nigeria: FG Commissions N1.13 Billion Akwa-Ibom Electricity Project
[Daily Trust] Minister of State for Power Darius Ishaku has commissioned the Japanese funded rural electrification project in Ibedu/Ibiaikot clan of Akwa-Ibom State.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:08

Nigeria: Delta Fuels Six Generators With N3.6 Billion in Four Years
[Daily Trust] Asaba - Delta State government is spending N75 million every month on diesel on fuelling of generators to power streetlights in Asaba and Warri, Commissioner for Power and Energy, Charles Emetulu, has said.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 10:12

Nigeria: Japan Donates N2 Billion for Solar Electricity
[Daily Trust] Japan has donated N2 billion to Nigeria for the provision of solar electricity generation and climate change control.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 10:12

Nigeria: Grappling With Electricity Supply
[Daily Trust] A yardstick to measure the level of development of any nation is its power generating capacity, experts say.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 10:12

Nigeria: Shonekan Wants New Gas Project Fast-Tracked
[This Day] Former Head of Interim National Government (ING), Chief Ernest Shonekan, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to approve Train Seven of Nigeria's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, Bonny Island, to save the country's share of the global gas market.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 10:01

Nigeria: Power Promise a Year After - Expectations for Electricity Get Darker
[Vanguard] AGAINST the backdrop of President Goodluck Jonathan's promise of a remarkable improvement in power generation and distribution , the country still supplies barely 3,600 to 3,800 megawatts of electricity currently. With the prevailing situation, doubts are high about the possibility of his administration delivering on his promise a year after.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 09:45

Nigeria: Govt, France Sign N3.14 Billion MOU On Power Transmission
[Vanguard] Abuja - The Federal Government has entered into agreements with two French companies for the expansion of Nigeria's transmission network, valued at about $200 million or N3.14 billion.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 09:44

Zimbabwe: Local Power Authority Announces Nine Hour Winter Cuts
[SW Radio] Power shortages in Zimbabwe are due to get much worse as winter sets in, and the power authority is warning that homes and businesses countrywide will be hit by daily power cuts of up to nine hours.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 07:31

Nigeria: TUC Rejects FG's New Electricity Tariff
[This Day] Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government's planned hike in electricity tariff, on the ground that it would bring untold hardship on Nigerians.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 07:27

Nigeria: FG Commissions N1.13 Billion Rural Electrification Project
[Leadership] Efforts by the federal government to improve power supply yesterday received a boost as the multi million naira Ibedu/Ibiako rural electrification projects in Akwa Ibom State was commissioned by the Minister of State for Power, Mr. Darius Ishaku.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 07:23

Nigeria: N1.13b Billion Project to Power 14 Akwa Ibom Villages
[Daily Trust] At least 14 villages in Akwa Ibom are expected to be served by a newly commissioned rural electricity project in Ibedu-Ibiako area of the state.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 05:59

Angola: British Under Secretary for Energy, Climate Change Expected in Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and Chairman of the British Business Ambassadors by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), Lord Marland, is expected Wednesday in Luanda for a two-day visit to Angola.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 05:05

South Africa: Facility to Help Improve Diesel Quality
[BuaNews] Pretoria - Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has officially opened the R36-million PetroSA Synthetic Fuels Innovation Centre (PFSIC) - the country's first academic facility offering research on improving the quality of diesel.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 04:38