Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, has reached a financial close on the 250MW West Bakr project in Egypt
Energy
Tanzania starts construction of the US$1.38bn Rufiji power plant
Tanzania marked the start of construction of the Rufiji power plant Rufiji Hydropower Project (RHPP) at Stiegler’s Gorge in the presence of President John Magufuli
Senegal adopting gas-to-power agenda for universal electricity access
As gas-to-power is a major pillar of Senegal’s strategy to provide universal power access and increase economic competitiveness, the country aims to obtain sufficient energy sources while reducing the electricity shortage among its people
Renewable energy sources to be introduced in Libya
Fayez al-Sarraj, head of the presidential council of the Libyan Government of National Accord, met in Tripoli with Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi to discuss the general situation of Libya, with a particular focus on the introduction of renewable energy in Libya and Enis activities in the country
Green for Growth Fund attracts fund to promote MENA green energy measures
Climate Action in the Middle East North Africa (CAMENA) invests US$4.42mn in the Green for Growth Fund (GGF) to attract private capital for helping the region fight climate change and together with US$5.52mn European Investment Bank (EIB) investment, the contribution focuses on financing and promoting green energy measures