Ethiopia

Ethiopia completes filling of the Grand Renaissance Dam

Posted on September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 by Mozambique Resources Post

Ethiopian authorities announced this week that its controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has seen the fourth round of water filling now complete. GERD is the largest hydropower dam in Africa and will help Ethiopia reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025. This national project highly supported by Ethiopians at home and around the world, will have an installed production capacity of 5,150 MW when at full capacity, able to produce an average…

Africa Oil & Gas: Ethiopia and Djibouti sign deal to build gas pipeline

Posted on February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

Ethiopia and Djibouti have signed a deal to build a pipeline to transport Ethiopian gas to an export terminal in the Red Sea state, officials said.

Africa Mining: “Ethiopia finalizing mining industry reforms” – Minister

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

Ethiopia will finalise reforms for its underdeveloped mining and oil sectors within the next two months as it seeks to encourage more foreign investors, its mines and petroleum minister said on Tuesday.

Africa Renewables: Ethiopia Issues Tender for Solar Plants

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

In Ethiopia, the Ministry of Energy launched a call for tenders for the installation of six large-scale solar power plants. The plants would have a combined capacity of almost 800 MW and be located in the states of Afar, Somali, Oromia and Tigray. The solar plants are being developed as part of a public-private partnership at an estimated cost of approximately $795 million, which will be partially funded by the government. These projects are being…

Renewables: Ethiopia Targeting Access for All by 2025

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

Ethiopia is targeting energy access for all its citizens by 2025. The country, which currently has an electrification rate of 58%, intends to implement important hydroelectric and geothermal projects in order to achieve this goal.

Africa Oil & Gas: Somaliland Proposes New Pipeline for Ethiopia Exports

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

(Bloomberg) — A self-declared republic in Somalia asked Ethiopia to reroute its nascent oil and gas exports via a proposed new pipeline, challenging Djibouti’s long-held plans for a conduit.

Africa Mining: Gemfields’ operation in Ethiopia under siege by armed groups

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

Precious gemstones miner Gemfields denounced this week that there has been a significant influx of firearm-bearing illegal miners and handlers at its majority-controlled emerald bulk-sampling operations in southern Ethiopia.

Africa Oil & Gas: Ethiopia start oil pilot production in Hilala fields

Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

Ethiopia will this week start pilot production of about 450 barrels per day of oil from the Calub and Hilala fields in the Ogaden basin operated by China’s Poly-GCL Petroleum, writes Barry Morgan.

Africa Oil & Gas: Ethiopia Secures Funding for Electrification

Posted on June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

Ethiopia secured $375 million in funding from the International Development Association (IDA) for the development of its energy sector. The Ethiopian Parliament has just validated this financial assistance, which will be used to finalize the work of its national electrification program.