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Eskom warns that power system will take 10 days to recover
- 2018-06-19 07:53:01.739862
- David Flin
Eskom has warned that the South African power system could take up to ten days to recover from the effects of the recently-resolved industrial action.
Ruptured gas pipeline causes shutdown of six power stations in Nigeria
- 2018-06-18 07:07:36.661623
- David Flin
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has shut down six thermal power stations to enable the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) carry out repair work on a ruptured gas pipeline.
Funding for expansion of Zimbabwe’s Hwange coal-fired plant achieved
- 2018-06-07 05:02:37.420916
- David Flin
Zimbabwe has closed $1.4 billion funding for a 600 MW expansion project at the coal-fired Hwange power plant, drawing on financing from China’s Eximbank.
China Power and GE in joint bid for Batoka Gorge hydropower project
- 2018-05-14 05:52:32.354951
- David Flin
China Power and GE of the US have launched a joint bid for a contract to construct the 2400 MW Batoka Gorge hydropower project being co-developed by Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Middle East and North Africa requires $260 billion investment in power plants
- 2018-04-18 06:04:43.137729
- David Flin
The Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation (APICORP) has produced a report stating that Middle Eastern and North African countries will need to invest $260 billion on increasing electricity production over the next five years to meet rising demand.
Ghana to sell stakes in three thermal power plants to cut debt
- 2018-04-04 06:54:24.067204
- David Flin
Ghana will sell stakes in three thermal power plants as it seeks to cut the debts of state-owned companies, and boost electricity production.
GE and FieldCore restart power production at Ethiopian sugar factory in 20 days
- 2018-03-28 05:12:12
- David Flin
GE and FieldCore, the company’s independent field services execution arm, have successfully restarted Metahara Sugar Factory in Ethiopia, seven months after the plant was severely damaged by a major thunderstorm.
Siemens to provide O&M for two Sudanese power plants
- 2018-03-09 05:51:10.595426
- David Flin
Siemens has signed a long-term agreement with the Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company (STPGC) to provide service and maintenance for the power generating assets and related components operating the 337 MW Port Sudan and 502 MW Garri gas-fired power plants.
Germany plans to provide 500 MW renewable energy for Nigeria
- 2018-03-05 05:58:36.311172
- David Flin
Germany has announced plans to increase power generation in Nigeria by 500 MW through renewable energy.
KenGen to add 1745 MW geothermal energy to grid by 2025
- 2018-02-20 06:01:37
- David Flin
The Kenyan utility Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has said that it plans to add 1745 MW for geothermal sources by 2025, as part of an attempt to reduce or end power generation from fossil fuels in the country.
