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TANZANIA:POWER GENERATION CAPACITY REACHES 3,091.71 MEGAWATTS - HON. KAPINGA

TANESCO connected 109,918 new customers to electricity between September and December 2024, bringing the total to 5,225,193, thanks to improved infrastructure and increased generation capacity from projects like JNHPP. The Parliamentary Energy Committee commended TANESCO for enhancing power production, transmission, and distribution systems nationwide.

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Energy Policy & Regulation

AFRICA OIL ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM.

Africa Oil Corp. announced the repurchase of 517,300 common shares between January 13 and January 17, 2025, as part of its ongoing share buyback program, bringing the total repurchased shares to 3,609,300 since December 2024. The program, which allows for up to 18,362,364 shares to be repurchased by December 2025, is aimed at optimizing the company’s capital structure and enhancing shareholder value.

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Oil & Gas

LPG SHIPMENT FROM ALGERIA TO ARAB COUNTRY.

In a significant demonstration of energy cooperation among Arab nations, Algeria has sent a shipment of liquefied natural gas (LPG) to Tunisia to help meet the country's rising domestic demand.

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Power Grid

WORLD BANK SETS TERMS FOR AFRICA TO WIN $40BN IN POWER FINANCE.

The World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched Mission 300, a $40 billion initiative to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, focusing on renewable energy and private sector involvement. Participating countries must implement reforms to attract investment, ensure cost-effective power generation, and develop universal energy access plans.

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Oil & Gas

AFRICA STARTS YEAR WITH A SMALL LNG OFFERING FOR THE WORLD.

Africa is beginning to unlock its LNG export potential, with BP launching first gas at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal after overcoming delays and challenges. This milestone highlights the continent’s capacity to execute complex energy projects, signaling its growing role in the global LNG market.

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Energy Policy & Regulation

TANZANIA: PRESIDENT SAMIA STRESSES ENERGY SECURITY.

Tanzania is advancing its energy sector through transformative projects like the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project and regional grid integration, while hosting the African Heads of State Energy Summit to drive continent-wide electricity access. President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership emphasizes sustainable development and international collaboration to tackle Africa’s energy challenges.

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