Ces dernières années, l’Algérie a enregistré des performances économiques relativement solides. Le FMI a toutefois fait remarquer que la chute des prix du pétrole pourrait peser sur les performances à court terme, rappelant le rôle prépondérant que le secteur des hydrocarbures continue de jouer sur la croissance.
Articles & Analysis | Plans to diversify the sources of generation are taking shape from The Report: South Africa 2014
With an estimated 3.5% of global coal reserves, South Africa has traditionally benefitted from an ample supply of cheap fuel. It has the fifth most energy-intensive economy in the world, accounting for 30% of total power consumption in Africa. South Africa generates 94% of its electricity from coal. BP estimates that its coal reserves will last for at least another century at...
Articles & Analysis | A substantial increase in nuclear generation capacity is on the way from The Report: South Africa 2014
One of the boldest moves outlined in South Africa’s longterm energy strategy is a major nuclear expansion programme, originally proposed in the 20-year Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) published in 2010. The original IRP calls for the construction of an additional 9600 MW of nuclear baseload generation capacity by 2029, equivalent to 23% of projected total energy demand, which...
Articles & Analysis | Plans to boost renewables have increased private sector participation from The Report: South Africa 2014
The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) launched by the Department of Energy (DoE) in 2011 is key to achieving South Africa’s target of 42% renewable energy consumption by 2030. The scheme is bringing generation capacity, private sector participation and competition to a fossil fuel-reliant electricity market long dominated by a state-...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo, Group CEO, PetroSA from The Report: South Africa 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Eddie O’Connor, CEO, Mainstream Renewable Power from The Report: South Africa 2014
What potential is there for renewable energy to provide capacity and reduce the power deficit?