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Medupi coal unit fully operational

The first unit of the Medupi coal-fired power station entered full commercial operation and has been officially handed over to Eskom by contractors.

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Nigeria: Govt Signs U.S.$237 Million World Bank Electricity Deal

Abuja — TO underscore commitment to the on going reform in the power sector, the Federal Government yesterday announced that it has completed the signing of the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantees (PRGs) in support of the 450 megawatts Azura-Edo Independent Power Plant (IPP).

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Oil explorer Erin secures contract extension

Erin Energy, an oil exploration company that has interests in Lamu Basin, has been given permission by the government to proceed to the next stage of exploration which will include drilling an exploration well by the end of 2017.

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Kenya edges closer to adoption of nuclear power

You may soon begin using power generated from nuclear sources as Kenya engages speed gear in the establishment of a nuke plant.

The plan is set to diversify Kenya's electricity generation mix.

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