Africa Energy

Au Maroc, la consommation d’électricité est en progression constante et devrait doubler d’ici 2020. Les importations d’énergie font pression à la fois sur la balance commerciale et sur le déficit budgétaire. Pour faire face à ce problème, le gouvernement travaille à la mise en place des projets ambitieux visant à augmenter les capacités de production d’électricité du pays.

With local refineries unable to meet domestic demand, Nigeria – Africa’s largest exporter of crude oil – currently imports more than 70% of its petroleum needs. However, this could change if plans to build three new refineries are realised.

An economy in full growth brings myriad benefits to a country but does have the potential to strain existing resources and infrastructure – as Ghana is finding out. Increasing urbanisation, combined with a rise in primary sector activity and planned industrial expansion have emphasised the need for additional electricity generation capacity in Ghana, prompting the government to adopt a multi-pronged approach to boost supply.

While power outages and widespread lack of access to electricity have long been problems in Nigeria, the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking to breathe new life into the government’s electricity privatisation programme, and an influx of private investment may finally solve the country’s power troubles.

After months of anticipation, Ghana has joined the ranks of oil-producing nations. As the oil pumps get up to speed, so are the West African country’s plans for the newfound income.