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PHCN targets 6000 MW by end of 2010

• 2010-06-21 05:52:00
• David Flin

The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) reached a capacity of 3800 MW in June 2010, and is trying to achieve a capacity of 6000 MW by the end of 2010.

Investor fears block Zimbabwe power plans

• 2010-06-11 15:23:14
• Junior Isles

After being unable to attract funds from potential investors to build new power stations and upgrade existing units, Zimbabwe’s power expansion plans have failed to make any progress.

Nigeria to increase power tariff for bulk consumers

• 2010-05-21 05:43:47
• David Flin

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is to review the Multi Year Tariff Order (MYTO) for electricity, particularly for bulk purchasers.

Eskom should be broken up

• 2010-05-20 05:43:48
• David Flin

The South African power utility Eskom should be broken up, according to Ian McRae, a former Chief Executive from 1985-1994 of Eskom.

Nigeria and USA to collaborate on IPPs

• 2010-05-06 05:35:10
• David Flin

Nigeria and the USA are in discussions over plans to collaborate on IPPs to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity from its current level of 3700 MW to 10,000 MW by 2011.

Zesco proposes 36 per cent tariff increase

• 2010-04-23 06:02:46
• David Flin

ZESCO (Zambia Electricity Supply Company) has asked for permission to increase its electricity tariff’s for 2010/11 by 36 per cent, in line with its roadmap to become self-supporting, according to ZESCO’s Acting Managing Director, Ernest Mupwaya.

Ghana unsure of gas supply from Nigeria

• 2010-03-29 06:01:15
• David Flin

Ghana has expressed doubt over the ability of Nigeria to supply gas needed for power generation in three countries under the West African Gas Pipeline Project (WAGPP).

Eskom predicts tight power supply for 2013-14

• 2010-03-07 06:50:39
• David Flin

South African utility Eskom has said that the country will have a power surplus during this year’s football World Cup, but that supply will be very tight from 2013 to 2014, and the country will have to save energy to avoid blackouts.

Eskom coal stockpile now stands at 36 days

• 2010-02-01 10:03:13
• David Flin

According to Brian Dames, Head of Power Generation for Eskom, the South African utility has built up its coal stockpile to an average of 36 days, and plans to achieve its 42 day target before the Soccer World Cup and the onset of winter.

Mozambique plans to build dam on Nhandale River

• 2009-12-29 06:01:35
• David Flin