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    • MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 to Unlock Region’s Burgeoning Green Hydrogen Sector
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MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 to Unlock Region’s Burgeoning Green Hydrogen Sector

A dedicated panel session will track the MSGBC region’s evolution into a prime green hydrogen investment destination

With the potential to produce 1,956 GW of solar energy and 106 GW of wind energy – in addition to its proximity to Europe – West Africa is taking its place as a global green hydrogen production hub. As such, this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 conference –…

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    • Hydrogen Energy Technologies to Drive Demand for Africa’s Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
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Hydrogen Energy Technologies to Drive Demand for Africa’s Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

The upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit will explore the role of platinum group metals – of which Africa holds more than 90% of global reserves – as a critical input for hydrogen energy technologies

The global market for platinum group metals (PGMs) – which include platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium – will record a 4.47% increase between now and 2029, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence. In part, market growth will come from growing demand for PGMs in green technologies, including…

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    • Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Spotlights Africa’s Emerging Gas Markets in CLG-Sponsored Session
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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Spotlights Africa’s Emerging Gas Markets in CLG-Sponsored Session

Already exporting LNG, Mozambique and Angola are on track to become major global supplies as new projects bolster output

Following the completion of major offshore gas projects, Mozambique will become the fourth largest LNG producer worldwide, with more than 30 million tons brought to market. The country’s inaugural FLNG facility started production in 2022, with the country recording a 6% growth in its GDP the following year. Similarly, Angola…

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    • Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024: Integrated Energy Mix to Bolster Southern African Power Supply
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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024: Integrated Energy Mix to Bolster Southern African Power Supply

A panel discussion at the Invest in African Energy forum in Paris highlighted the need to invest in various forms of energy in southern Africa, with nuclear and natural gas emerging as strategic resources

South Africa plans to add 14,500 MW of nuclear capacity by 2050 under its 2023 Integrated Resource Plan – currently in the draft stage. At the same time, the country targets over 7,000 MW of natural gas capacity as it moves to address persistent power supply challenges. A panel discussion…

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    • Africa Requires $277B Annually to Achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Says Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Panel
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Africa Requires $277B Annually to Achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Says Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Panel

A panel discussion at the IAE 2024 forum – organized by Energy Capital & Power - emphasized the need for Africa to leverage its solar potential to drive sustainable solutions

Boasting 60% of the world’s best solar resources, Africa’s solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored strategies to unlock financing for renewable energy projects across the continent. Taking place in…

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World Nuclear Association to Highlight Southern Africa’s Nuclear Prospects at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

The World Nuclear Association (WNA) is a global entity dedicated to advocating for nuclear power, aiming to triple its capacity by 2050 as part of the initiative to attain net-zero greenhouse gas emissions

Director General of the World Nuclear Association (WNA) Dr. Sama Bilbao y León will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris this May, unpacking unprecedented opportunities in southern Africa’s energy sector.  The WNA is an international organization that promotes nuclear power with the goal of tripling…

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    • MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Returns to Dakar in December 2024
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MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Returns to Dakar in December 2024

The conference takes place on December 3-4 in partnership with Petrosen, COS-Petrogaz and the African Energy Chamber

The MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 conference and exhibition – a regionally-focused event dedicated to the energy success of Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry – returns to Dakar for its fourth edition on December 3-4 this year. In collaboration with the MSGBC member-countries’ respective energy ministries, this…

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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024: Nigeria’s Nextier Power to Accelerate Power Investments

Multi-competency firm Nextier Power will spotlight opportunities to finance, service and expand Nigeria’s generation and distribution capacities, as well as deploy smart metering technologies

Nigeria’s Nextier Power CEO Emeka Okpukpara will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris this May. Nextier Power is a multi-competency firm that solves complex development problems, with a focus on resolving power sector issues, improving market liquidity and enabling rural electrification. Nigeria’s power sector is…

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Engie Energy Access to Discuss Scaling Off-Grid, Mini-Grid Investment at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

Head of Funding Marie Testard will explore opportunities in stand-alone solar systems as a solution for rural electrification at the upcoming Invest in African Energy forum in Paris

ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) Head of Funding Marie Testard will discuss unlocking clean energy finance at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, taking place in Paris this May. EEA represents the leading mini-grid and off-grid Pay-As-You-Go solar energy company in Africa, committed to raising electrification rates across the continent.…

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Ivory Coast Unlocks Deepwater Prospects

Following two consecutive offshore discoveries, Ivory Coast features unexplored deepwater prospects and Africa’s first net-zero upstream development – a focus of the upcoming Invest in African Energy forum in Paris

Ivory Coast has made headlines in recent months, as it pursues ambitions to become a major regional oil producer. Earlier this week, Italian major Eni announced the discovery of light oil, gas and condensates in the country’s offshore Block CI-205 as part of its Murene 1X exploration well. Estimated to…