The $100 Billion Hole Africa is losing approximately $100 billion every year due to stalled energy and infrastructure projects. Despite ambitious industrialization blueprints, most remain on paper because of chronic underfinancing. The result is delayed power generation, idle construction sites, and millions of missed jobs across the continent. This loss represents not just money left…
QatarEnergy has agreed to acquire a 27% participating interest in the North Cleopatra offshore exploration block in Egypt from Shell, in a deal announced on October 5–6, 2025. Shell will remain the operator with a 36% stake, while Chevron holds another 27%, and Tharwa Petroleum Company, an Egyptian firm, retains 10%. The transaction is subject…
Cooling as the AI Factory’s Hidden Backbone Artificial intelligence has changed the way we think about data centres. In the past, compute was the bottleneck. Now, it’s heat. GPUs used in AI training and inference are doubling in density, with some chips consuming more than 700 watts each. Racks that once drew a manageable amount…
Kenya’s power grid is under mounting pressure as the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, pushing electricity demand from charging up by 300 percent in just two years, according to industry estimates. The surge highlights both opportunities and challenges for Kenya’s clean energy transition, especially as the country imports more electricity to stabilize supply. Power…
Africa is enjoying a renewed rush of oil and gas investment: massive offshore finds, export-focused LNG projects and clearer commercial terms in several countries have attracted billions in capital. But while neighbours are cashing in, South Africa is struggling to convert strong domestic demand into bankable projects. This blog compares what Nigeria, Mozambique and Namibia…
While Africa recorded a strong uptick in oil and gas capital flows in recent years, South Africa has struggled to convert policy talk into timely, bankable projects. Investors are increasingly choosing clear regulatory regimes and fast-track offshore plays in countries such as Mozambique, Senegal and Tanzania leaving South Africa at risk of missing out on…
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today unveiled its world-leading portfolio of end-to-end liquid cooling solutions for hyperscale, colocation and high-density data centre environments, engineered to enable the AI Factories of the Future. Available globally, the Motivair by Schneider Electric cooling solutions meet the power and GPU-intensive…
Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Climeworks, a global leader in carbon removal, announced today a major agreement to remove 31,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2039. This represents Schneider Electric’s first purchase of high-durability carbon removal and Climeworks’ largest-ever portfolio agreement to…
Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, launched the RM AirSeT and SM AirSeT medium-voltage (MV) gas-insulated (GIS) pure-air switchgear solutions to the West African marketplace. The SF₆-free switchgear range marks an all-important step forward in West Africa’s efforts towards a decarbonised future. The RM AirSeT (Ring Main Unit) and SM AirSeT (Modular Switchboard)…
Accountability or Scapegoating? Madagascar recently made headlines after President Andry Rajoelina fired his Energy Minister following weeks of crippling blackouts and mass protests. The move sparked debate across the continent: should energy ministers be sacked whenever citizens face prolonged power cuts? Or is this simply political scapegoating? Across Africa, millions remain without reliable power despite…