Museveni, flanked by Minister Muloni, arrives for the summit on Wednesday. President Yoweri Museveni has said that he is in touch with the executives of oil companies and will meet them soon to discuss the current impasse in the sector. Museveni, who was speaking at the 5th Oil and Gas Summit at Serena Hotel in […]
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Tullow Uganda boss Jimmy Mugerwa Promoted; Transferred to London
Tullow Oil (Uganda) boss Chairman Jimmy D. Mugerwa Tullow Oil Uganda country director, Jimmy Mugerwa has been promoted and will soon travel to serve from the head office in London, UK. “He is set for a higher managerial position with more responsibilities,” said a close associate of Mugerwa on Wednesday. A Senior Executive with over […]
Rwanda: Govt to slash Power tariffs again to incentivise investment
Government is in the final stages of announcing new electricity tariffs for industries and heavy duty domestic users, according to the Minister for Trade and Industry, Vincent Munyeshyaka. Presenting the draft law on Special Economic Zones in parliament on Tuesday, Munyeshyaka told members of parliament that while power production was improving daily, government was determined […]
French firm inks 50MW solar electricity purchase deal in Kenya
Electricity distributor Kenya Power has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with French renewable energy firm Voltalia for a 50-megawatt solar project located in Kopere, Nandi county. The 20-year power sale contract at an undisclosed price will see the French firm use the expertise of its teams based in Portugal for both construction and operation […]
Uganda’s dominant electricity provider Umeme’s performance to be reviewed after disquiet from President
India’s Tata Consulting Engineers, which is currently assessing whether Umeme Limited has satisfied government’s conditions, is expected to continue with its assignment even after a recent letter by President Museveni questioned the impact of the power firm’s 20-year concession, writes JEFF MBANGA. Tata was commissioned by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and is to analyse […]
Museveni pimps out Africa after signing oil deal
President Museveni has challenged Western companies to take interest in helping Africa explore its resources potential, saying the continent presented immense business opportunities.
23 Geothermal sites with over 10,000 MW potential discovered in Ethiopian rift valley
After 18 months of researches and exploration with partners, Ethiopian Geological Survey has identified 23 geothermal energy potential areas in the Ethiopian Rift Valley Zone, it dislosed. Tamiru Mersha, Communication Affairs Director at the Ethiopian Geological Survey, told The Ethiopian Herald that a potential of over 10,000 Mega Wats (MW) geothermal energy was discovered in […]
Ethiopia determines feasibility of Natural Gas
Ministry of Mines Natural Gas and Petroleum says it has assured the economic feasibility of natural gas and it is working to develop it in Ogaden making agreements with various mine exploring companies. Minister of mines natural gas and petroleum, Motuma Maekassa says currently, there is a good opportunity for Ethiopia to utilize effectively the […]
Comoros seeks to rehabilitate three thermal power plants with ADB grant
The Union of the Comoros has received a grant from the African Development Bank Group to cover the cost of the Comoros Energy Sector Support Project (PASEC). It is intended that part of the funds will be allocated to market-related payments for the rehabilitation of the Voidjou diesel thermal power plants, Itsambouni, Fomboni and Trenani […]
Kenya: KenGen and GDC clash over who has the biggest geothermal well
Pic: GDC’s Olkaria steam well at Menengai, Nakuru. (NMG) Power producer KenGen and Geothermal Development Company (GDC) have clashed over steam outlook as Kenya races to grow its stock of green energy. KenGen claims its most productive well in Naivasha’s Olkaria has a capacity to produce 30 megawatts of electricity, making it the largest in […]
