Chigozie Nweke-Eze

Africa has what it takes to supply green hydrogen to Germany – but what must be considered?

As the global pursuits for green hydrogen advances, several countries have begun to position themselves for its demand or supply. Germany has expressed that it is willing import up to 50% of its green hydrogen needs from more competitive sources, while countries in Africa are preparing to meet this demand among others. Germany needs green …

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Africa has what it takes to supply green hydrogen to Germany – but what must be considered?

As the global pursuits for green hydrogen advances, several countries have begun to position themselves for its demand or supply. Germany has expressed that it is willing import up to 50% of its green hydrogen needs from more competitive sources, while countries in Africa are preparing to meet this demand among others. Germany needs green …

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Green hydrogen offers a window to redefine the Africa-Australia and Africa-Australia-Europe partnerships

Conflict in Europe has fast-forwarded a global race for green hydrogen. Australia was already well-placed, having already begun pursuit of large-scale green hydrogen development projects domestically and overseas. Africa’s hydrogen potential Africa, like Australia, has abundant and relatively cheap resources in renewable energy, coupled with on average low population density and large-scale availability of non-arable land. …

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nigerian energy sector

WHAT COULD INFRACO DO FOR NIGERIAN ENERGY SECTOR?

In 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria approved the establishment of the Infrastructure Development Company (InfraCo) by the Central Bank as a body dedicated wholly to improving the nation’s infrastructure. What could InfraCo do for Nigerian energy sector? What Is InfraCo And How Is It Structured? In 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria approved the …

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THE SIEMENS-NIGERIA ELECTRIFICATION ROADMAP PARTNERSHIP: AFTER TWO YEARS, WHERE DOES IT STAND?

Upon its inception, the Siemens-Nigeria Electrification Roadmap Partnership was heralded as a landmark intervention in the Nigerian Energy Sector. After 2 years, where does it stand? Although Nigeria has been producing commercial quantities of electricity for over a century, the country’s electricity infrastructure development has been slow and inadequate, with a power supply chain that …

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WHAT WILL COST- AND SERVICE-REFLECTIVE TARIFFS MEAN FOR THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SECTOR?

In March 2020, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an order to transition from demand-based to cost-reflective and service-reflective tariffs. What will Cost- And Service-Reflective Tariffs mean for the Nigerian Electricity Sector? Tariff reform is often listed as a high-priority issue in Nigeria. In March 2020, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an order to …

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Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)

The fate of Nigeria’s gas and its potential in the electricity sector in the face of drives for clean energy transition.

Nigeria’s gas The current global drive towards a cleaner energy transition in an effort to combat climate change, has led to abrupt withdrawal of financial and technical supports for fossil fuel projects, including natural gas. What is the implication for countries like Nigeria? Introduction The current global drive towards a cleaner energy transition in an …

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The Nigerian Electrification Project – An example of a successful rural electrification design?

To achieve universal access to electricity by 2030, Nigeria will need to connect between 500,000 to 800,000 households per year, especially focused on the rural areas. What has the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA) done so far and can it be a model for other African countries? Nigeria has one of the lowest net electricity …

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