The industrial sector is seen as having potential to drive economic diversification and reduce the import bill. In addition to heavy industrial subsectors such as steel and cement, pharmaceuticals, agri-business and automotive manufacturing hold promise in becoming key exporters. For the sector as a whole, and particularly for small businesses, investment in logistics and transport capacities...
Africa Energy
Chapter | Industry & Mining from The Report: Algeria 2018
Algeria is a key producer of hydrocarbons in Africa, ranking first in gas output and among the top three for oil. It depends on the sector for the majority of government revenue and nearly all exports. Despite reforms to encourage private sector development, promote diversification and attract FDI, the state plays a preponderant role, meaning that changes to government expenditure and investment continue to have a large impact on economic performance.
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Economic update | ESG Trends 2022: Energy Transition
15 Dec 2022
The energy transition continued apace in 2022 despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, ongoing disruptions to global supply chains and inflationary pressures – all of which translated into high energy prices around the globe.
Countries around the world are turning to biogas and biomethane to enhance their energy and food security and jump-start their circular economies.
Economic update | Can grid expansion keep pace with the coming surge in solar power generation?
5 Oct 2022
As the capacity to generate wind and solar power continues to expand around the world, hopes of accelerating the phase-out of coal as the leading source of electricity may depend on the expansion of a less discussed but equally important part of the energy supply chain: electricity grids.
Economic update | The emerging technologies that could herald a greener future for global shipping
21 Sep 2022
With fossil fuels still powering roughly 99% of global shipping, the sector is seeking to reduce emissions through cleaner fuel sources – including methanol, ammonia and wind – that could soon see increased use.
Articles & Analysis | How does EU ban on Russian oil imports affect emerging markets from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
Emerging markets are exploring opportunities to help meet the EU’s energy demand following the bloc’s announcement to ban seaborne imports of oil from Russia. The move, announced in May 2022 and set to be implemented by the end of the year, forms part of the sanctions crafted in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Articles & Analysis | New discoveries and renewables fuel growth in Côte d’Ivoire’s energy sector from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
Côte d’Ivoire’s robust economic growth in the years since the country regained political stability in 2011 has resulted in a surge in energy consumption, particularly in urban areas. As of 2020 the electricity sector was the third largest in Africa in terms of installed capacity, and total energy consumption increased by 14.2% between 2011 and 2020.