Field notes from the operating side

Their Count Is Less Than 22%

According to global standard Uganda has one of the lowest electricity access rates and it is on this premise that the country has embarked on a massive grid expansion plan and, according to the Electricity Regulator Authority, Uganda will require approximately $2.5bn by 2026 to invest in both the transmission and distribution system. Read more here: http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/355/167372.html

 

Time To Get Renewed In Casablanca!

In November, the city of Casablanca, Morocco, shall be hosting two energy forums with focus on gas and renewable energy, endorsed by the Honourable Minister Aziz Rabbah, Minister of Energy, Mines, Sustainable Development in Morocco. Read more here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/moroccan-minister-of-energy-mines-and-sustainable-development-to-welcome-african-energy-leaders-to-casablanca-this-november-644151673.html

 

You Want To Be Here, This Is Where You Should Spend Your Tomorrow

Kiakiagas, an energy solutions company creating a future in which gas will lead the transition of the African energy space from traditional to renewable forms of energy, is organizing a first of its kind one day  exclusive event tagged Kiakia Gaspreneur Lab. Read more here: http://www.kiakiagas.com/blog/kiakia-gaspreneur-lab-2017-point-01

Do Your Bid And Get Your Balance

Africa Energy Corp. has acquired one-third of the shares in a subsidiary of Pancontinental Oil & Gas N.L. offshore the Republic of Namibia with an initial payment of US$2.2 million at closing and will pay an additional US$5.5 million upon spud of the first exploration well on the condition that certain commercial conditions exist on the spud date. Read more here: http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/africa-energy-acquires-interest-in-namibia-tsx-venture-afe-2233464.htm

You Shall Be Relieved Again

Tanzania suffered a deficit of electricity due to breakdowns in some generation plants and delays in the completion of a new gas-fired station but respite will soon be restored as 28 megawatts of electricity is added to the national grid, a senior government official and the state-run utility said on Monday. Read more here: https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/more-power-for-grid-in-tanzania-461275

 

In Cape Town, Change Is All That Is Required

The content of the Africa Oil Week to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 23-27 October shall be colored by the aftermath of the restrained business climate that has reigned over the industry for the past few years and demands that all operators review and adapt their business models. Read more here: https://oilvoice.com/Press/8312/24th-Africa-Oil-Week-at-the-cutting-edge-of-industry-evolution