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The Iran War Is Triggering an Energy Shock and Africa Must Respond Differently
The Iran conflict is shaking global oil markets. For Africa, the real lesson is the need for resilient and diversified energy systems.
Methane Monitoring in Oil and Gas: The Fastest-Growing Energy Skill
Methane monitoring is becoming one of the most valuable technical skills in the energy industry as climate pressure reshapes hydrocarbons. Why it matters for African producers.
Battery Storage in Africa: Infrastructure Necessity or Energy Transition Hype?
Is battery storage essential for Africa’s power systems or overhyped in the energy transition debate? A deep analysis of the continent’s electricity infrastructure choices.
Who Will Run Africa’s Power Grids? The Hidden Skills Crisis in Africa’s Electricity System
Africa’s energy transition depends on thousands of transmission engineers, dispatch planners and grid operators. But a critical skills shortage threatens the continent’s electricity future.
Are Africa’s Regional Power Pools Delivering Or Stalling the Continent’s Energy Transition?
Are Africa’s regional power pools delivering cheaper electricity and renewable integration, or stalling the continent’s energy transition?
Does Africa Have a Green Industrial Policy or Just Plans Without Industry?
Africa has green industrial plans, but execution gaps are holding them back. This analysis explores minerals strategy, industrialisation and what is missing.
Is Africa Training for Yesterday’s Energy System?
Are African universities preparing students for the energy transition? A deep look at Africa’s growing energy skills gap and what it means for the future workforce.
Africa’s Electrification Gains Are Being Erased by Population Growth
Energy poverty in Africa remains high in 2026 as population growth outpaces electrification, erasing gains and reshaping access policy.
Africa’s $120 Billion Grid Gap Is the Power Problem No One Is Fixing
Africa faces a $100–120 billion grid gap, and it is holding back industry and the energy transition. The real problem is not generation, it is transmission.
Can Africa Industrialise With Unreliable Electricity?
Can Africa industrialise with unreliable electricity? An ETA analysis of power reliability, competitiveness and industrial policy in 2026.
Energy Security Shock: Why Africa’s Transition Debate Just Changed Overnight
After U.S – Israel strikes on Iran, oil and shipping risk surged. Here’s what the energy security shock means for Africa’s transition, FX and grids.
Mini-Grids vs National Grids in Africa: Complement or Compromise?
Are mini-grids and national grids in Africa complementary or competing models? This explainer unpacks the trade-offs for access, investment and growth.