Kenya

Toshiba To Upgrade Equipment at Kenya’s Olkaria I Geothermal Power Plant

Toshiba will provide steam turbines and generators for the equipment renovation of units 1-3 at Kenya’s 45 MW geothermal power plant by December 2025.

Africa’s Geothermal Sector to Attract $35 Billion in Investment by 2050

East Africa will lead the growth of Africa’s geothermal sector, with Kenya and Ethiopia poised to account for nearly 90% of the continent’s total capacity by 2050

Kenya Expands Geothermal Capacity with 35MW Menengai Project

Having signed financing agreements to the tune of $72 million for the 35MW Menengai geothermal project, Kenya is set to increase its geothermal capacity.

Djibouti launches its National Geothermal Energy Engineering Company

Djibouti has reached another milestone in its geothermal energy development with the establishment of its very own national geothermal energy engineering company. Dubbed the Red Sea Drilling Company (RSDC), the

Kenya secures geothermal drilling project in Ethiopia

KenGen and partners win the bid for Horn of Africa geothermal wells.

Solar, Geothermal, Wind Join Gas to Power Africa

With costs having decreased, renewable energy has demonstrated its efficiency.

Africa Expands Renewable Energy Capacity Amid Global Surge

Africa’s renewable energy capacity grew by 6.7% in 2024, led by Egypt, Ethiopia and South Africa, as global renewable expansion hit a record 585 GW, driven by solar and wind power.

South Africa

South Africa’s SAPREF Refinery Targets 600,000 BPD Amid Integrated Approach to Energy Transition

South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) aims to increase capacity at the SAPREF refinery following its acquisition of the facility in 2024.

Africa Fosters Closer LNG Trade Ties to Japan

Nigeria’s latest LNG export deal has lifted the veil on one of Africa’s strategic partners – Japan – with Japanese investors and companies invited to participate in next year’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris.