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Africa’s Biggest Oil Refinery Begins Production in Nigeria with the Aim of Reducing Need for Imports
Some citizens have expressed hope that the new plant would soon help reduce consumer gas prices, which have tripled from a year ago after the government stopped decades long subsidies.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: DFC CEO Marks U.S. $500 Million Loan for Strategic Supply Chain Diversification With Launch of New Energy Manufacturing Facility in India
The new First Solar facility reflects the United States’ commitment to financing more diverse supply chains that invest in local communities, create jobs, and ensure high standards, including in labor rights.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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£8 Million Awarded to LEIA to Boost Energy Access in Global South
It is estimated this additional funding will result in a reduction of approx. 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Chilean Government Retains Majority Stake in Lithium Production in Chile
Thanks to this agreement the Chilean State, local communities, and in particular, the Antofagasta Region will benefit in a variety of ways.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund Acts as Cornerstone Investor to Anchor Zambia’s First Green Bond
EAIF acted as the cornerstone investor of the bond issued by CEC Renewables (CECR).
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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India to Import 10,000 MW of Hydroelectricity from Nepal over 10 Years
Nepal's rivers, cascading from the Himalayas, have the potential to generate about 42,000 MW of electricity, but due to the lack of technical know-how and funds the country, wedged between China and India, produces less than 3,000 MW now.
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- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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AXIAN Energy Propels Renewable Energy Vision in Africa
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has committed a senior secured loan facility of US$30 million to AXIAN Energy.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Grant Call Open for Innovators to Harness Clean Energy to Improve Incomes and Climate Resilience in Africa
This is the first of three rounds of funding planned through Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO), with over €8m in grants available over the next four years to support innovative, renewable energy-based projects, improving livelihoods and aiding job creation.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa