The World Bank has announced that it will partly fund the construction of six mini-power stations in rural Tanzania
Energy
Nigeria to generate 30 per cent of its power from coal by 2015
The Nigerian government has reiterated its target of using coal to generate 30 per cent of the country’s electricity by 2015
Aker Solutions to expand footprint in MENA region
Aker Solutions primarily focuses on well intervention services in the region. (Image source: Aker Solutions)
Norway-based Aker Solutions has announced that it will acquire NPS Energy from Dubais National Petroleum Services
MENA region to witness increased investments in solar energy
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been tipped to become the upcoming solar power investment destinations for major market players, according to a new report by GlobalData
Kenyan biofuel production project receives international funding
Tropical sugar beet has a sugar content of 18 per cent compared to 12 per cent in sugar cane. (Image source: bby)
A US$150 million biofuel production facility is to be set up in western Kenya to produce ethanol from tropical sugar beet