The 26th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) was held in Tehran, bringing together key officials from member and observer states to discuss global energy security and the future of natural gas. The forum highlighted rising global demand for natural gas and its members' significant role in controlling the world’s gas reserves and exports.
The 26th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) was held in Tehran, bringing together key officials from member and observer states to discuss global energy security and the future of natural gas. The forum highlighted rising global demand for natural gas and its members' significant role in controlling the world’s gas reserves and exports.
Zanzibar's Minister for Water, Energy, and Minerals, Mr. Shaib Hassan Kaduara, praised Puma Energy Tanzania for its support in advancing sustainable energy solutions and contributing to the region's economic growth. The company’s investments in the aviation sector, community projects, and the opening of its first fuel station in Zanzibar underscore its commitment to enhancing energy access and fostering development.
The Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) will launch a day-ahead market in early 2025, enabling Eastern African countries to buy and sell electricity across borders, improving efficiency and price transparency. This initiative aims to connect 600 million people to clean energy by 2030, while potentially lowering power tariffs and optimizing regional energy resources.
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Muhanna expressed optimism for the oil market in 2025, emphasizing OPEC’s role in maintaining stability. He highlighted the importance of reducing emissions while continuing to prioritize oil in meeting global energy demand.
The African Energy Chamber’s Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, will lead a Just Energy Transition Masterclass at the Suriname Awareness Symposium (SAS) in January 2025, focusing on strategies for balancing energy poverty reduction with greenhouse gas emission goals. SAS 2025 will bring together key stakeholders to discuss Suriname's growing energy sector, emphasizing investment, local content, and sustainable development to boost economic growth and empower local communities.