Ghana firm completes phase 1 of waste-to-fuel project Plant to convert 2,000 tons/day into SAF, biodiesel Project tackles waste, cuts emissions with...
Nigeria’s Rana Energy raises $3M to scale solar platform Startup targets 10 MW capacity, expansion to Ghana, Zambia AI-driven network cuts...
Nigeria has commissioned its first locally built onshore crude-export terminal in over 50 years, the Otakikpo facility, with an initial capacity of...
Seriti Green starts third phase of 155 MW wind project Total 465 MW now under construction in coal-rich Mpumalanga Project supports energy...
• TotalEnergies skips Gabon labor dialogue session amid subcontracting dispute• Union ONEP warns of possible strike, cites non-compliance with reforms•...
• TotalEnergies warns U.S. steel tariffs raise LNG project costs• Mozambique LNG restart unlikely before 2029 amid security, cost issues• Energy sector...
Empower New Energy signed a new solar partnership in Tunisia with AR Solaire and Leoni Tunisia, enabling Leoni to generate power from 10 solar sites...
Cameroon launched a new licensing round for nine oil and gas blocks in August 2025 across the Douala-Kribi-Campo and Rio del Rey basins. The government...
BOAD approves $105.6M for new diesel desulfurization plant in Abidjan Project to cut sulfur emissions 75%, meet ECOWAS fuel...
Zimbabwe launches $8.7M program to support 400 schools Project brings solar, internet to homes, SMEs by 2027 Initiative targets clean...
 EU announces €11.5B package to support South Africa’s transition €8.7B to fund solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects Funds also...
BP to drill five offshore gas wells in Egypt from 2026 $140M Valaris contract targets West Nile Delta reserves Project aims to offset Egypt’s...
The first discovery was made in 1985, with Shell joining 20 years later, after Sunlink had farmed out a 40% equity stake. A final investment...
• $5.4 billion production-sharing contract covers Illizi Basin exploration• 30-year agreement includes a $288 million exploration phase funded...
(AXIAN ENERGY) - Côte d'Ivoire is taking another step towards energy independence with the construction of the Kong Solaire photovoltaic project. Located...
EU pledges €1.16B to boost Africa’s energy transition Funds target electrification, grids, and renewable storage in 17 countries Disbursement...
Algeria to build two pipelines using local expertise only $60B energy plan aims to boost refining, cut imports Foreign firms still vital in...
Nigeria lost $3.3B oil to theft, vandalism in 2023-2024 NEITI to launch ownership register, track oil cargoes in real-time Reforms aim...
• South Africa plans to add 5,000 MW of new nuclear capacity to stabilize its grid and address chronic power cuts.• The project will be implemented in...
730 million people lack electricity, 80% in Sub-Saharan Africa Region’s access stagnates despite new connections and global progress IEA urges...
Côte d’Ivoire launches 50 MW Kong solar plant project Plant to power 380,000 homes, cut 55,000 tons of CO₂ Part of 12-project plan to reach 45%...
• Canadian Sintana buys UK-based Challenger Energy in all-share deal worth $61 million• Merger covers offshore assets in Uruguay and Namibia’s PEL...
• Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Todini Costruzioni Generali for two hydropower projects in Booué and Tsengué-Lélédi.• The...
Namibia, McDermott sign deal to train locals for oil sector Partnership targets skills in offshore engineering and operations Plan aims to...
Nigeria commissions first nationally owned oil storage unit, FSO Cawthorne Facility stores 2.2M barrels, reducing reliance on foreign...
SOLA launches 195MW Springbok solar plant, Africa’s first multi-buyer facility AWS, Sibanye-Stillwater among anchor clients in power wheeling...
Africa holds 30% of key minerals for green tech. Leaders urge local processing to boost value and profits. Regional initiatives back EV...
Sudan, South Sudan agree to secure vital oil infrastructure Joint mechanism to protect pipelines; RSF role not addressed Conflict-hit oil...
Algeria, Petrogas E&P sign study deals on key oil basins Agreements cover Touggourt, Berkine; aim to reassess reserves No exploitation yet;...
The EBRD is considering a €19 million loan to Qair for a 100 MW solar project in Gafsa, Tunisia. The €84 million project will...
JNIM, an al-Qaeda affiliate, has blocked Mali’s fuel imports since September, destroying convoys and crippling supply. Mali’s electricity output...
Nigeria, which holds Africa’s largest proven gas reserves of 209.26 Tcf, is urging African LNG exporters to adopt a unified strategy. Nigeria LNG (NLNG)...
Chevron names Kevin McLachlan VP of Exploration from Nov. 1 Veteran explorer brings deep African expertise from TotalEnergies Appointment supports...
Springbok Solar Power Project spans 350 hectares near Virginia, Free State, with 195 MW capacity. Land dispute with natural gas producer Renergen...
• Global renewable capacity additions expected to exceed 750 GW in 2025• Renewables generate more power than coal for the first time, Ember reports•...

 
 
Most Read
01

• World Bank raises 2025 growth forecasts for Benin, Mali, Burkina, Côte d’Ivoire• Senegal and Niger...

World Bank Revises Up 2025 Forecasts for Four WAEMU Countries, Amid Falling Inflation
02

Côte d’Ivoire traced 40% of cocoa for 2024/25 season Most cocoa remains untracked due to info...

With 40% of Its Cocoa Traceable, Côte d’Ivoire Faces a Race to Meet New E.U. Standards
03

• AfDB chief Sidi Ould Tah met BOAD president Serge Ekué in Abidjan on Aug. 30.• Talks focused on jo...

AfDB, BOAD join forces to expand financing for West Africa projects
04

IFC will provide up to $40 million to Banque Islamique du Sénégal (BIS) under a Mourabaha agr...

IFC Lends $40 Million to Senegal’s Islamic Bank to Triple SME Loans
05

51 partnership agreements signed at the 2025 edition of the forum Investments span energy, tr...

Senegal Investment Forum Secures $23.5bn in Commitments
Enter your email to receive our newsletter

Ecofin Agency provides daily coverage of nine key African economic sectors: public management, finance, telecoms, agribusiness, mining, energy, transport, communication, and education.
It also designs and manages specialized media, both online and print, for African institutions and publishers.

SALES & ADVERTISING

regie@agenceecofin.com 
Tél: +41 22 301 96 11 
Mob: +41 78 699 13 72


EDITORIAL
redaction@agenceecofin.com

More information
Team
Publisher

ECOFIN AGENCY

Mediamania Sarl
Rue du Léman, 6
1201 Geneva
Switzerland

 

Ecofin Agency is a sector-focused economic news agency, founded in December 2010. Its web platform was launched in June 2011. ©Mediamania.

 
 

Please publish modules in offcanvas position.