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INVESTORS AWAIT APPROVAL FOR $420 MILLION GAS-TO-LIQUID PROJECT.
Investors are awaiting government approval to proceed with Tanzania's proposed $420 million Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) project, which aims to convert natural gas into products such as diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and other industrial fuels. The project is expected to enhance value addition, strengthen energy security, reduce fuel imports and create employment once construction begins.
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CUBA'S POWER GRID FAILS FOR SECOND TIME THIS WEEK, PLUNGING COUNTRY INTO DARKNESS.
Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again on Friday, marking the country's second nationwide blackout in the same week and the fourth major outage this year. The repeated failures have been linked to a severe fuel shortage and an aging power generation system.
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TPDC EXPANDS NATURAL GAS CONNECTIONS.
TPDC will connect more than 2,600 additional households to its natural gas network this financial year as part of Tanzania's clean cooking strategy. The expansion is expected to increase access to affordable energy while supporting environmental and energy security goals.
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EAST AFRICAN CRUDE OIL PIPELINE SURPASSES 90% COMPLETION, BRINGING UGANDA CLOSER TO FIRST OIL EXPORTS.
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has surpassed 90% completion, marking a major milestone in one of Africa's largest energy infrastructure projects and bringing Uganda significantly closer to becoming an oil-exporting nation. The latest progress reflects years of investment, engineering and regional cooperation between Uganda and Tanzania, with construction now entering its final phase ahead of commercial operations. Once completed, the pipeline is expected to transform East Africa's energy landscape by strengthening regional integration, creating employment opportunities, attracting billions of dollars in investment and opening a new export corridor for Ugandan crude to international markets.
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NIGERIA PLANS HYDROGEN FUEL DEVELOPMENT TO POWER INDUSTRIES AND ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION
Nigeria is stepping up its clean energy ambitions with plans to introduce hydrogen fuel into the country's industrial sector as part of a broader strategy to accelerate renewable energy development, attract foreign investment and support sustainable economic growth. The Federal Government is engaging international partners, technology developers and investors to explore large-scale hydrogen deployment, positioning the country to benefit from the growing global shift toward low-carbon energy solutions. The initiative reflects Nigeria's commitment to diversifying its energy mix while strengthening industrial competitiveness and creating new opportunities within the emerging green economy.
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DANGOTE'S NEXT MOVE COULD CREATE THE WORLD'S LARGEST REFINERY.
Dangote Refinery's rapid rise has transformed Nigeria into a major exporter of refined fuels, challenging established suppliers in Europe and reducing West Africa's dependence on imports. Its planned expansion to 1.45 million barrels per day could redefine Africa's energy landscape, provided infrastructure and security constraints do not derail its ambitions.
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