EU has expressed its wish to help Rwanda by investing in its energy sector. (Image source: sxc.hu)
The European Union (EU) has pledged to fund major energy projects in Rwanda from 2013 through to 2015
EU to invest in Rwandan energy sector
Power Generation
Sasol's gas engine power plant goes live in South Africa
Henri Loubser, managing director of Sasol New Energy (centre), flanked by the project team. (Image source: Sasol)
Sasol has announced that its US$215mn gas engine power plant in Sasolburg has begun producing electricity for the first time as part of the facilitys test phase
US grant to fund Liberian power sector expansion project
US Ambassador Deborah Malac and President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf share a toast at an event. (Image source: www.monrovia.usembassy.gov)
The US government has granted Liberia US$9.1mn to expand the electricity supply to the country’s capital city, Monrovia, and its surrounding areas
AfDB approves new loan for Ethiopia-Kenya power project
The project will connect power grids of Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and the DR Congo when completed. (Image source: sxc.hu)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved an additional loan amount of US$115mn to finance the construction of an electricity highway running between Ethiopia and Kenya
Nigeria inks power project deal with Chinese firms
The hydro power agreement is an extension of an MoU signed between Nigeria and China’s Sinohydro Corporation to build another hydro power plant on the Mambila Plateau. (Image source: sxc.hu)
Nigeria has signed a pact with Sinohydro-Cneec Corporation to build a US$1bn 700MW hydro power station on the Zungeru River in Niger state
More Articles …
Most Read
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The project carries an estimated total cost of US$12bn. (Image source: The Republic of Ghana Presidency)
The initiative was unveiled at a meeting at the UIA head office. (Image source: UIA)
Latest news
The Lintec CSD2500B ensures uninterrupted operations, and its modular construction delivers cost efficiencies and easy installation. (Image source: Lintec & Linnhoff)
• Genie has sought to improve quality and total cost of ownership. (Image source: Genie)
The flexibility of the solution enables it to accommodate various courses in the hydraulic and pneumatic training environment. (Image source: Bosch Rexroth)
Sacks made of plastic tape fabric for packaging dry bulk goods such as cement provide a lightweight, resistant and sustainable alternative to paper and film sacks. (Image source: Starlinger)
According to CFAO, the launch of the L200 marks a new standard for pickups in the region. (Image source: CFAO)
