Local content for power projects comes under scrutiny

Local content provision has long been a hot topic in the oil and gas industry, but many delegates at the 3-4 October Africa Investment Exchange: Nairobi event were surprised at how far the issue could generate controversy and block support … Read More

AIX: Nairobi

Thank you to all the panellists, participants and sponsors for the quality of discussion that was evidenced during the just concluded Africa Investment Exchange (AIX) Nairobi power and renewables meeting on 3-4 October.  

Leap of faith from donors as Zambia’s Get FiT moves ahead

The KfW-run Global Energy Transfer Feed-in Tariff (Get FiT) programme is moving to requests for proposals (RfPs) but donors are increasingly concerned about indebtedness at Zesco and the government generally, writes Dan Marks The Get FiT secretariat in Zambia issued … Read More

Lekela confirmed to sponsor AIX: Power & Renewables

We are delighted to announce that  Lekela are sponsoring the fifth Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting, which will be held in London on 14-15 November. Lekela is a renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects which supply … Read More

AIX Power and Renewables – Jacob Modise, Chairperson, NERSA

Jacob Modise, Chairperson, National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is participating in the Southern Africa focus session of the fifth annual Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, London on 14-15 November. View his biog Sponsored … Read More

African Energy Atlas – power sector scorecard

A power sector scorecard published in the new edition of the African Energy Atlas shows that a net 15.5GW installed capacity was added in Africa in 2017. The scorecard draws on African Energy Live Data – an online platform providing constantly … Read More

Denham Capital confirmed to sponsor AIX: Power & Renewables

We are delighted to announce Denham Capital and their portfolio company Neo Themis are sponsoring this year’s Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting in London on 14-15 November. Neside Tas Anvaripour, Chief Executive Officer, Neo Themis will be speaking … Read More

UK Department for International Trade supports AIX: Nairobi

The Department for International Trade is supporting the Africa Investment Exchange: Nairobi power and renewables executive briefing at Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel and hosting the evening reception on 2 October 2018. View the AIX: Nairobi agenda. The UK Government is playing an increasing … Read More

ATI confirmed to sponsor AIX: Nairobi

We are delighted to announce African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) – a pan-African institution that provides risk solutions to companies, investors, and lenders interested in doing business in Africa – are sponsoring the AIX: Nairobi meeting at Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel … Read More