Elektron Energy Development Strategies, an energy infrastructure company that acquires, develops and owns projects in West Africa, has announced that it will deliver a 30MW embedded natural gas-fired power plant in Lagos
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Mining firms driving demand for power solutions

Mine operators are taking matters into their own hands to combat the erratic electricity network. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Martin Clark reports on mining firms across Africa that are stepping up demand for power solutions and exploring new technologies in a bid to secure dependable energy in the face of poor grid supply
Green hydrogen innovation proves capability
Wilo Powers has brought the first ever green hydrogen solution of its kind to the market to prove the concept of power independence and generation in a decentralised way
Significant contract award for integrated ammonia and urea complex

The complex will have a capacity of 4,600 MTPD of ammonia and 8,000 MTPD of urea in two production trains. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
NextChem Holding, a subsidiary of MAIRE S.p.A., through Stamicarbon, has been awarded licensing and proprietary equipment contracts for an ammonia and urea complex in sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa renewable power capacity to miss 2030 target

Coal accounts for more than 80% of electricity generation in South Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
According to research by Rystad Energy, there are challenges ahead for South Africa’s decarbonisation efforts as renewable power capacity is expected to fall short of the 2030 target