The Nigerian government has reiterated its target of using coal to generate 30 per cent of the country’s electricity by 2015
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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
Siemens ties up Nigerian energy deals

Nigerian federal minister of power Bart Nnaji and Siemens CEO of the energy sector Michael Suess at the recent signing ceremony. (Image source: Siemens AG)
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power has signed an agreement with German energy giant Siemens AG to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two entities