Energy News Africa

23/04/2026

https://energynewsafrica.com/zambia-launches-250mw-solar-and-150mw-battery-storage-project-at-leopard-hill/

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday launched the construction of a 250-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant and a 150-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Leopard Hill Solar Generation Station in Chongwe District. The US$315 million hybrid investment is expected to signif...

23/04/2026

https://energynewsafrica.com/ghana-energy-minister-charges-ecg-nedco-to-intensify-efforts-to-address-power-cuts/

Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has engaged the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Northern Electricity Company (NEDCo), and key power sector stakeholders to review the current state of the country’s power sector. The engagement also aimed to examine ...

23/04/2026

https://energynewsafrica.com/ghana-major-fire-at-akosombo-substation-disrupts-power-supply-in-parts-of-ghana/

A major fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation of the Ghana Grid Company Limited in the Eastern Region has disrupted power supply in parts of the country. A statement issued by GRIDCo confirmed that the unfortunate incident occurred at about 2:01 p.m. on Thursday, causing a disruption in operation...

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

A major fire outbreak occurred at Ghana Grid Company Limited’s Akosombo Substation on Thursday at about 2:01 p.m. The incident has disrupted power supply in parts of the country.

23/04/2026

US President Donald Trump says he has ordered the navy to shoot and kill any boat that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.

23/04/2026

Some pictures from the 24th Electrical Wiring Certification and Awards Ceremony at the head office of the Energy Commission in Accra.

23/04/2026

The Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, has pledged to mobilize resources to support the training of young females who show interest in the certified electrical wiring profession.

She made this statement at the 24th Electrical Wiring Certification and Awards ceremony at the Commission's head office in Accra.

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22/04/2026

Nigeria: Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu Resigns, Proposes Appointment Of Coordinating Minister For Energy

Nigeria’s Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation and proposed the establishment of a Coordinating Minister for Energy to drive integrated reforms across Nigeria’s power, gas, and related sectors.

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22/04/2026

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Residents of Tamale Metro and Sagnarigu Municipal
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22/04/2026

Halliburton Profit Jumps To $461 Million In Q1 As Revenue Holds Steady.

Global oilfield services giant Halliburton posted a net income of $461 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026—more than double the $204 million reported in Q1 2025, according to a company statement issued on April 21, 2026.

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