The new LPG plant in Gabon. (Image source: POGG)
Perenco Oil & Gas Gabon (POGG) has opened the Batanga Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant in Gabon, as part of a US$50mn investment
Batanga LPG plant opens in Gabon
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Africa’s significant untapped green investment opportunities
The KPMG report calls on the investor and green finance communities to double down on their climate investments in Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
KPMG, an organisation of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, has highlighted the significant investment opportunity in renewable energy boasted by Africa in a new report titled ‘Climate Investing in Africa’
Africa’s potential as a leading supplier of high-quality carbon credits
According to Gbadegesin, voluntary carbon markets are certainly posed for potentially significant growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Tariye Gbadegesin, co-chair of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI), explains why Africa could play an integral role in future voluntary carbon markets, positioning it as a key region in the fight against climate change
Bridging the gap: achieving equitable energy access across Africa
Africa has witnessed progress in expanding electricity access but a substantial portion of the rural population still lacks reliable access. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)
According to Synergy Consulting, Africa's uneven progress in energy access calls for stronger action
Major solar development announced at COP28
Once completed, the solar facility will displace over 224,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year. (Image source: Masdar)
At the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 (COP28) in Dubai, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) signed a concession agreement with Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water for a major solar PV project in the country
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The initiative will help African contractors participate in annual infrastructure investments. (Image source: Afreximbank)
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The Yellow Metal Machine Rental team with some Wacker Neuson equipment. (Image source: Wacker Neuson)
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IVECO is renewing its entire product range, all at once. (Image source: IVECO)
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The HQ is expected to be completed and handed over by February 2025. (Image source: ECOWAS)
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Africa Energy Forum 2024 was held in the Fira de Montjuïc in Barcelona. (Image source: ACP)
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Transforming Africa's digital economy: Data Centres powering growth, innovation, and sustainability in the digital era. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Linnhoff TSD1500 Asphalt Mixing Plant is undertaking crucial work on two rural road projects in Kenya. (Image source: Lintec & Linnhoff)
AI-driven energy-sharing platform will be integrated with ABB energy management technology. (Image source: ABB)
ENGIE Energy Access starts mini-grid construction in Zambia. (Image source: ENGIE Energy Access)
