Renewables | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 8
Jordan Launched First Utility-Scale Wind Farm
The Jordanian government announced a launch of the region's first utility-scale wind power plant, the 117MW Tafila wind farm project to displace 235,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Tunisia Receives $16.3m in EU Funding for Renewables
The European Union will provide $16.3m in funding for renewable energies and energy efficiency initiatives in Tunisia as part of a $54.3m funding package to support development of the private sector and professional ...
Japanese Toshiba Establishes Geothermal Alliance with Tanzania
Japanese Toshiba Corporation, and Tanzania Geothermal Development Company (TGDC) have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to bring together their expertise in different geothermal areas, and in the field of human ...
Egypt Expecting $6b in Renewables FDI over 2 Years
Egypt is expecting to see $6b in foreign direct investments for renewable energy projects over the next two years, an official with the Egyptian Ministry of Investment stated.
Bahrain Forum Sought a New Energy Road Map
The second Energy Management Conference and Exhibition began in Bahrain on December 7th seeking to create a road map for a better management of region's natural resources.
Egypt, IFC Launch Energy Efficiency Program
Egypt and the International Finance Corporation have agreed to a $2.3m deal to improve energy efficiency and pollution in Egyptian industry.
Enel, Powerhive’s Solar Grid to Boost Rural Electrification in Kenya
Italy’s Enel Green Power SpA (EGP) and US firm Powerhive Inc will build and operate solar mini-grids totaling 1 MW in 100 villages in western Kenya's counties of Kisii and Nyamira in 2016, an investment worth $12m.
Egyptian Solar Projects Increasing, Exports Possible by 2020
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has allocated $500m to finance solar energy in Egypt in 2016 - a part of a larger renewables effort, which may allow Egypt to export solar-generated energy ...
