KEY POINTS The National Energy Regulator of South Africa, NERSA, has taken a fresh step toward reshaping the country’s electricity market by inviting public participation on its draft Electricity Trading …
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Eskom Reaches Final Settlement on Kusile Contract Dispute, Cutting Claim to R580 Million
KEY POINTS Eskom has drawn a line under one of its longest-running contractual disputes at the Kusile power station after securing a sharply reduced settlement with the Stefanutti Stocks Basil …
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KEY POINTS South Africa’s energy regulator has approved a reduction in the maximum price Sasol Gas may charge its customers, trimming the cap by 6 percent for the third quarter …
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Nigeria’s Fuel Supply Shifts as Imports from Malta Collapse on Rising Dangote Output
Nigeria’s petroleum import patterns are undergoing one of their sharpest changes in years, after new data revealed a steep fall in shipments from Malta as domestic refining gradually displaces foreign …
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Egypt and Eni Deepen Energy Cooperation as Sisi Reviews New Investment Plans
KEY POINTS Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has held fresh talks with Claudio Descalzi, the chief executive of Eni, in Cairo, as the Italian energy group sets in motion another …
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NNPCL Posts Record N5.4 Trillion Profit as Revenue Surges on Weaker Naira
KEY POINTS The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has reported another year of sharp financial growth, declaring a profit after tax of N5.4 trillion for 2024, more than double …
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Dangote Refinery Plans Major Expansion with Honeywell Technology to Double Output by 2028
KEY POINTS Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is preparing for a significant scale-up of operations after selecting Honeywell to supply a suite of advanced technologies, catalysts and processing equipment aimed …
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TotalEnergies Lifts Stake in Nigeria’s OPL 257 to 90% After Asset Swap with Conoil
KEY POINTS TotalEnergies has strengthened its position in Nigeria’s deepwater portfolio after reaching a new agreement with Conoil Producing Limited that shifts ownership across two offshore blocks. The French energy …
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Eskom Warns Global Demand for Transmission Lines May Push Up South Africa’s Grid-Upgrade Costs
KEY POINTS South Africa’s ambitious plan to overhaul its ageing national power grid is facing fresh financial pressure, with Eskom cautioning that rising global demand for transmission lines is likely …
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Eskom Moves to Expose Defaulting Municipalities as Unpaid Bills Threaten Grid Stability
KEY POINTS Eskom has begun preparing a public list of municipalities that owe the power utility billions of rand, a step it believes could stir long-delayed action over what has …