On August 8, 2025, in the village of Ulken (Zhambyl District, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan), the initial work began on the nuclear power plant (NPP) construction project – engineering surveys to determine the optimal site and prepare design documentation for the future high-capacity NPP. The event was attended by Director General of the Russian State Corporation...
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Ghana Energy Awards Postpones 9th Edition Launch in Honour of Helicopter Crash Victims
The Ghana Energy Awards has indefinitely postponed the media launch of its 9th edition and the official opening of nominations, which were initially scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. In a statement signed by the event’s director, Ing. Henry Teinor, and the chairman of the awards panel, Kwame Jantuah, the organisers said the decision was...
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Solar-Powered Irrigation Key to Boosting Ghana’s Agriculture – LEAF Project
The LEAF Project has underscored the importance of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) technologies in transforming Ghana’s agricultural sector, particularly in energy-deprived but agriculturally active regions. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement session under the LEAF Project Assessment on August 7, 2025, Project Coordinator Francis Adarkwah said solar-powered irrigation is proving to be a game-changer in addressing...
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Ghana Launches $3.4 Billion Drive to Power Public Institutions with Renewable Energy
Ghana’s Ministry of Energy has greenlit a $3.4 billion renewable energy initiative designed to accelerate the country’s shift toward clean power, with priority given to schools, hospitals, and universities. Announcing the plan during a stakeholder engagement on Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions under the LEAF Assessment Project on August 7, 2025, Seth Mahu, from the...
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Helicopter crash: Tribute from Independent Power Generators, Ghana
The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has extended its deepest condolences to the families, colleagues, and the people of Ghana on the tragic loss of eight devoted public servants and gallant officers in yesterday’s tragic helicopter crash. We pay solemn tribute to: and Sergeant Ernest Addo. These distinguished compatriots served our nation with honour, courage,...
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Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM Delivers Main Power Equipment to Seversk
The rotor of the steam turbine and the stator of the generator set for the innovative BREST-OD-300 reactor power unit have been delivered to the construction site of the Generation IV Pilot Demonstration Energy Complex in the city of Seversk, Tomsk Region. The complex is being built at the Siberian Chemical Plant (part of the...
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Electricity is Getting Cheaper Across Africa
Electricity is becoming more affordable in Africa as renewable energy scales up. From mini-grids to solar home systems, falling generation costs are translating into lower tariffs, especially in off-grid and rural areas. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency More Africans are spending less on accessing electricity than before, largely thanks to the accelerating shift toward renewable...
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Israel’s Leviathan signs $35 billion natural gas supply deal with Egypt
LONDON/JERUSALEM, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field has signed the largest export agreement in the country’s history, worth up to $35 billion to supply gas to Egypt, NewMed , one of the partners in the field, said on Thursday.The deal should ease an energy crisis in Egypt, which has spent billions of...
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GRTCC Halts 20% Transport Fare Increase After Talks with Transport Ministry.
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended its planned 20% increase in public transport fares, following a crucial meeting with the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The move follows mounting public backlash and criticism over the lack of extensive stakeholder consultations prior to the announcement of the fare adjustment. Earlier,...
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xxon’s massive Baytown hydrogen facility faces an uncertain future
The future of Exxon Mobil’s proposed hydrogen project in Baytown is in limbo after the Trump administration unveiled a slew of changes to hydrogen tax credits under its “big, beautiful bill.”Exxon CEO Darren Woods said on an earnings call that the company has seen “mixed progress” in regards to the development of the project.Exxon CEO...