By Gregory R. Copley U.S. President Donald Trump on May 8, 2018, fulfilled a major campaign promise to his voters by withdrawing the U.S. from the 2015 JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) into which it had entered with Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany (the P5+1)…
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Dr Rajeev Singh, has disclosed that Indian utility vendors and services will find a huge market and scope in Africa, especially in South Africa’s energy sector. The ICC will represent India at the upcoming African Utility Week from 15-17 May in Cape…
The Nigerian Electricity Management Service Agency (NEMSA), on Tuesday, warned importers of substandard electrical products to desist from the act or risk losing their cost of investment. The Managing Director of the agency, Mr Peter Ewesor, gave the warning at the capacity building and training programme is organised for its staff in Lagos. Ewesor said…
A stellar line-up will kick off the 18th edition of African Utility Week in Cape Town on Tuesday, 15 May, with an inspiring opening session, including the South African Minister of Energy, Jeff Radebe, alongside the Indian Minister of Commerce, Shri C R Chaudhary, and Eskom’s Interim Group CEO Phakamani Hadebe. The Mother City will…
Between January 1 and May 5 this year, the power sector lost about N154bn as a result of the unavailability of gas, distribution and transmission infrastructure, as well as water reserve challenges, the Federal Government has said. The Punch has reported. A document on Nigeria’s power sector performance put together by the Advisory Power Team…
By Energy Worth The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), on Wednesday, advised customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to imbibe safety measures to avoid electrical accidents and eventual loss of life. AEDC’s General Manager in Charge of FCT North, Mr. Abdulrahman Isah, gave the advice at a forum organised to sensitise electricity customers on…
By Energy Worth The House of Representatives on Wednesday, asked the Federal Government to suspend its planned sale of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited. It described the NLNG as one of the most successful and lucrative investments of the government, which should be left to run as a major public asset. Nigeria has 45…
Oil rose to a three-year high after the U.S. told buyers of Iranian crude they have six months to curb their purchases or face tough penalties. While the full impact of President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the nuclear deal is still unclear, the re-imposition of far-reaching sanctions is expected to start reducing shipments…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has disclosed that Downstream subsidiary, the NNPC Retail Limited, now holds 14 per cent of the market share of petroleum products retail business in Nigeria. Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, made this disclosure at the 1st to 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NNPC…
One of the world’s largest turbine manufacturers, Siemens, said it plans to temporarily shut its Power and Gas (PG) division operations worldwide in an effort to cut costs. The Germany-based energy giant in a May 7 news release said, “The shutdowns are part of a comprehensive package of measures, which also includes issues such as…
