How can Jordan capitalise on lower energy prices?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Ibrahim Saif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources: Interview from The Report: Jordan2015
As Jordan has historically imported the majority of its energy needs, the drop in global oil prices between mid-2014 and early 2015 will have a positive impact on the kingdom’s near term energy bills and on its trade deficit. However, the kingdom is also set to diversify its energy sources moving forward. As part of its National Energy Plan, Jordan hopes to see 29% of total energy needs met by...
Suite à la signature fin septembre d’un accord portant sur la construction d’un oléoduc pour un coût total de 1,55 milliard de dollars, les volumes d’essence, de diesel et de carburéacteur que Djibouti est en mesure de transporter vers son voisin éthiopien, qui ne dispose pas d’un accès à la mer, ne manqueront pas d’augmenter.
Articles & Analysis | Various initiatives helping to build up South Africa's energy supply from The Report: South Africa 2016
With the most energy-intensive economy on the continent, South Africa has undergone a spate of load-shedding in recent years as demand continues to outstrip supply. However, while faltering output and under-maintained infrastructure have had an adverse effect on the country’s economic performance, a range of government initiatives, notably the...
Articles & Analysis | Increased focus on tapping renewable sources in South Africa to combat load shedding from The Report: South Africa 2016
In April 2015 the minister of energy, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, announced 13 winning bids for the fourth round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme. The programme was established in 2011 to combat load-shedding, diversify the energy mix, curb emissions and encourage greater private participation in...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Brian Molefe, Group CEO, Eskom: Interview from The Report: South Africa 2016
To what extent can power purchase agreements help improve the overall availability of supply?