Category: Energy

Africa: Energy, Renewable Energy, Green Energy, Gas, Oil, Electricity

Delivering Mozambique’s Sustainable Energy Future

As the world pivots towards sustainable energy solutions, Mozambique is positioning itself at the heart of this shift with a strategic $80 billion energy transition plan. Home to one of the largest natural gas reserves in Africa and rapidly emerging as a leader in renewable energy, Mozambique aims to harness its vast renewable resources—such as wind, solar, and hydro—while leveraging its gas reserves to foster economic growth and expand energy access.

In line with this vision, the upcoming Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit & Exhibition (19-21 November 2024) will serve as the official platform for stakeholders in the global energy sector. Hosted by dmg events and ENH, this event will bring together key players, from government officials to international investors, to explore project development opportunities and engage in discussions around Mozambique’s sustainable energy future.

FORTIS X has launched Africa’s first biodegradable and recyclable plant-based packaging

In light of Plastic Free July®, Fortis X has launched Africa’s first biodegradable and recyclable plant-based packaging, providing a crucial alternative to single-use plastics. Given the pressing issue of plastic waste in South Africa, where only 10% of the 122 million tons of annual waste is recycled, Fortis X’s innovation offers a beacon of hope. Nicholas De Beer, Director of Fortis X, emphasises that their sugarcane-derived biopolymer bottles represent a significant step toward mitigating plastic pollution and its detrimental impacts on our environment and health. In addition to offering an eco-friendly alternative for various products, Fortis X’s plant-based bottles have already garnered support from notable brands like SOGA Organic®, BOS Ice Tea, and Omnia Natura. Moreover, recycling plastic water bottles can save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for six hours, highlighting the broader benefits of embracing sustainable packaging solutions.

FROM RUSSIA TO KENYA AND SOUTH AFRICA: GLOBAL ACTIVISTS UNITE FOR A SUSTAINABLE, NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE

In solidarity with the anti-nuclear power movement in Kenya where a proposed nuclear power station is set to be built within the next decade, eco-justice organisations from South Africa and Russia are on a visit to the Republic of Kenya to share insights and learnings, from their experiences of living with nuclear energy, in their respective countries and opposing nuclear as civil society. The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) and Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, both from South Africa – where the Minister of Energy and Electricity recently announced that the procurement of 2500MW of new nuclear power was “at an advanced stage” – and Ecodefense from Russia, and Right Livelihood Awards are meeting Kenyan civil society at the proposed site in Kilifi, to stand together in opposition of any new nuclear stations in Africa.