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Zimbabwe Aims for More than 4,600 MW Generation Capacity by 2030

Zimbabwe is targeting the addition of up to 4,600 megawatts (MW) of power capacity by 2030 as part of a broader effort to address chronic electricity shortages, meet rising demand and strengthen energy security.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Power

McDermott Adds Mozambique Rovuma Project to LNG Work

A consortium in which a subsidiary of McDermott International is the primary shareholder has been given to go-ahead by ExxonMobil to begin some pre-FID engineering and procurement work for the Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique.

Monday, August 10, 2026

Production

Mozambique's LNG Market Gains Momentum as Major Projects Resume

Mozambique's liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is moving into a new phase of recovery as major delayed projects resume, with TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG and ExxonMobil's Rovuma LNG at the forefront.

Friday, August 07, 2026

Production

Shell Looks to the Future While Reaping Benefits of Strategic Transformation

The just-completed second quarter was a transformative one for Shell plc, as it acquired a major oil and gas company in Western Canada, sold assets in the U.S., India and South Africa, and weathered the Middle East conflict.

Monday, August 03, 2026

North America

Dangote Raises US$2.5 Billion to Expand Nigeria's Largest Refinery

A major expansion at the 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) Lekki refinery and petrochemical complex in Nigeria has raised US$2.5 billion in private funding.

Friday, July 31, 2026

Refining

Qatar Extends Force Majeure on LNG Deliveries

Italian supplies of LNG are limited through at least September because of issues with deliveries from Qatar

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Production

South Africa Pushes Solar Capacity Beyond 10 GW with New Approvals

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved generation licenses for four utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with a combined installed capacity exceeding 1 gigawatt (GW) and a contracted capacity of 890 megawatts (MW).

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Power

Nuclear Resurgence Spurs Permitting, Supply Chain Issues

Industrial Info Resources is tracking 50 SMR capital projects in the U.S., with a total investment value of more than $130 billion

Friday, July 24, 2026

Power

IEA: Global Electric Power Demand to Rise in 2026 and 2027

Global demand for electricity is expected to rise 3.6% this year and 3.8% in 2027, outstripping the world's 3% growth in 2025, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Power

IEA: Global Critical Minerals Risks Became Realities in 2025

The global economy experienced its first taste of critical minerals supply chain disruptions last year, the result of rising demand, increasing prices, supply chain concentrations and wider use of trade restrictions on various minerals that are used in energy, the military, transportation and consumer electronics, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Mining

Artificial Intelligence & Hurricane Forecasting: Better Decisions Begin with Better Partnerships

Artificial intelligence is reshaping hurricane forecasting, but its greatest value comes from strengthening human expertise and improving operational decision-making.

Monday, July 20, 2026

Power

Industrial Info Resources Data Shows Nigeria Leads in Grassroot Refinery Projects

Industrial Info Resources is tracking US$10.74 billion in Nigerian grassroot refinery capital spending with expected completion in 2026-2030.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Refining

Desalination Projects Bring US$9.6 Billion in Current Global Construction

Industrial Info Resources is tracking around US$9.6 billion worth of desalination construction presently underway, including roughly US$7.1 billion for the Food & Beverage Industry and US$2.5 billion for other industrial sectors.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Food & Bev

Relief Possible, but Global Energy Markets Still Under War Pressure

The International Energy Agency warned of ongoing supply-side issues because of the war in the Middle East.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Production

Kenya Raises Renewable Energy Target to 5,500 MW for 2034

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has significantly expanded its long-term clean energy strategy, increasing its development pipeline to 5,500 MW by 2034.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Power

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