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Nigeria’s energy transition: reforming fossil fuel subsidies and other financing opportunities
3rd November 2022 Nigeria’s energy future is at a crossroads. Despite its longer-term net zero climate goals, Nigeria remains reliant on the oil and gas industry. At... →
African countries to push common energy position at COP27
By: Reuters 4th October 2022 African countries will use the COP27 climate talks in Egypt next month to advocate for a common energy position that recognises fossil fuels are... →
Africa – where is the good news?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th September 2022 A sombre mood has dominated the discourse around Africa this year. At a recent investor roundtable in London, there was a sheepish silence when... →
Eskom CEO sees South African gas as key in transition from coal
By: Bloomberg 16th September 2022 South Africa’s State power utility Eskom favours burning more domestically sourced gas as it transitions away from coal, its Chief Executive... →
US climate envoy Kerry calls on African nations to help curb emissions
By: Reuters 16th September 2022 African nations must help combat climate change and halt a rise in temperatures that is hitting crop yields and causing flooding and drought in the... →
Fatal flaws
By: Terence Creamer 16th September 2022 The 40-page judgment delivered earlier this month by High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge in relation to the granting and renewal of an oil... →
Europe’s crisis shows value of coal – Mantashe
By: Bloomberg 1st September 2022 South Africa’s energy minister dismissed the notion that renewable electricity can bring an end to years of rolling blackouts, pointing to Europe’s... →
Have we entered the race to net zero?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 22nd August 2022 The United States (US) and China generate the most carbon dioxide emissions globally. China is currently the largest emitter, with the US in second... →
