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Ghana to increase power generation and power exports

• 2011-06-24 17:07:57
• Junior Isles

Ghana is to increase power generation from the current 3000 MW to 5000 MW by 2015 in order to become a net exporter of power.

India coal supply struggling to keep pace with generation

• 2011-05-25 15:55:31
• Junior Isles

India currently has 80 000 MW of thermal generation under construction, with commissioning scheduled for 2017, according to government sources. But there have been warnings that coal linkages for half of the plants have yet to be obtained.

Tanzania seeking wind powered solution to generation issues

• 2011-04-18 11:49:31
• Junior Isles

Tanzania is seeking international and domestic investors for wind generation projects to boost power output in the country.

Iberdrola reports a positive Q4

• 2011-02-24 19:01:49
• Junior Isles

Spain's Iberdrola SA has reported that its fourth-quarter net profit rose 0.8 per cent on higher power generation in Spain and bigger profits from the power utility's international operations.

Nigerian generation showing recovery

• 2011-01-28 16:43:45
• Junior Isles

Nigerian power generation, which has recently nosedived due to a number of factors, is rising again. It now stands at 3800 MW and will hit 4000 MW by the end of the first quarter of this year as some plants under the National Independent Power Plants (NIPPs) scheme come on stream.

African Development Bank announces new power funding

• 2010-12-26 18:41:21
• Junior Isles

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved over $1 billion to be invested in energy projects in Egypt, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania.

Nigeria increases electricity output but still "much to be done"

• 2010-11-30 18:25:02
• Junior Isles

The Nigerian government has said the ongoing rehabilitation works on five power stations across the country will further increase power generation by May 2011. The government confirmed that the expected addition of 978 MW will put the total output at 3978 MW. The five power stations include Kainji, Geregu, Sapele, Delta and Egbin.

Mobil gets generation boost from new Nigerian gas

• 2010-11-04 23:30:27
• Junior Isles

The Nigerian Government’s plans to increase domestic power generation capacity, currently about 3000 MW, look more realistic after Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN), a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, announced the discovery of a rich gas condensate, off the shore of Akwa Ibom State.

Jubilee Platinum looks to acquire Power Alt

• 2010-10-17 12:01:17
• Junior Isles

Mining exploration and development company Jubilee Platinum has said that it is still in negotiations for the acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in power generation company Power Alt, which if successful, might have a material effect on its share price on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).

GDF Suez and Eletrobras sign energy accord

• 2010-09-07 16:32:36
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