A stable and expanding energy supply is central to Kenya’s ambition to establish itself as an industrialised middle-income country, as set out in its Vision 2030 development strategy. The nation is fortunate in its energy mix: hydro, geothermal, solar and wind energy already play a significant role in power generation, and – particularly in the case of geothermal – there is room for further...
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Chapter | Energy & Mining from The Report: Kenya 2018
While Kenya is no stranger to political strides experienced across the region, the country has managed to avoid long periods of crisis – whether political, economic or social – and has been able to overcome its challenges in relatively short periods of time.
Economic update | La Côte d’Ivoire mise sur les biocombustibles pour réussir sa transition énergétique
30 Oct 2018
La Côte d’Ivoire est en passe de mettre à exécution son projet de construction des premières centrales biomasse du pays dans le cadre d’une stratégie plus vaste qui vise à satisfaire une demande énergétique nationale à la hausse et à accroître le rôle des énergies renouvelables dans le bouquet énergétique.
Increasing activity in Nigeria’s solar-powered mini-grid industry, coupled with government support for off-grid solutions, has the potential to electrify a significant portion of the rural population and circumvent transmission issues.
Momentum in Ghana’s hydrocarbons industry is increasing, with a new offshore field entering production, and the prospect of more oil and gas leases to be offered for exploration.
Economic update | Subsidy cuts and renewables part of Egypt’s plan for energy and utilities provision
10 Jul 2018
Egypt has moved to lessen the burden of utilities provision on state spending, implementing a series of subsidy cuts amid ongoing economic reforms.