The World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched Mission 300, a $40 billion initiative to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, focusing on renewable energy and private sector involvement. Participating countries must implement reforms to attract investment, ensure cost-effective power generation, and develop universal energy access plans.
Africa is beginning to unlock its LNG export potential, with BP launching first gas at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal after overcoming delays and challenges. This milestone highlights the continent’s capacity to execute complex energy projects, signaling its growing role in the global LNG market.
Tanzania is advancing its energy sector through transformative projects like the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project and regional grid integration, while hosting the African Heads of State Energy Summit to drive continent-wide electricity access. President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership emphasizes sustainable development and international collaboration to tackle Africa’s energy challenges.
Tanzania plans to add 30 megawatts of geothermal energy to its national grid by 2026/2027, leveraging its vast potential of up to 5,000 MW identified across 50 sites. Key projects led by the Tanzania Geothermal Development Co. (TGDC) aim to boost clean energy, create jobs, and protect the environment.
TotalEnergies, along with its partners Basra Oil Company and QatarEnergy, has launched the construction of the ArtawiGas25 facility to process associated gas from Iraq’s Ratawi field. The project is part of the $10 billion Gas Growth Integrated Project, aimed at reducing gas flaring and improving the country's energy supply.
Heterojunction (HJT) solar panels, powered by innovative technology, have once again garnered attention after achieving a new world record for solar power generation efficiency at an impressive 25.44%.