Kenya Engineer

Marine infrastructure operator Golar LNG recently signed a milestone deal to develop a floating LNG (FLNG) facility in Nigeria, bolstering the country's gas commercialization efforts. Driving technology and innovation in the sector, Golar LNG CEO Karl Fredrik Staubo will discuss the company's latest projects and role in monetizing Africa's gas resources at the African Energy Week: Invest in African...

Nigerian oil and gas company UTM Offshore is advancing to the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning phase of its FLNG project in Nigeria. The project – the first FLNG facility to be developed by a local player – has a planned capacity of 1.5 million tons per annum as well as 176 million cubic feet of natural gas...

Expected to launch 17 oil and gas projects during the period 2023-2027, Ghana is bolstering its oil and gas industry through new deepwater drilling campaigns and a $60-billion petroleum hub project. Recently-appointed Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) CEO Joseph A. Dadzie will speak on the country's efforts to drive production increases, grow domestic refining capacity and build a diversified...

Despite advancements in clean energy, global CO2 emissions continue to rise. IIASA researchers contributed to a new international study that underscores the importance of integrating technological advancements with robust institutional capacities to formulate effective climate policies.  The Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C demands rapid reductions in CO2 emissions and heightened attention to non-CO2 greenhouse gases. Despite advancements in clean...

Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced plans to build Africa’s largest airport in Abusera – a critical element of Ethiopian’s 15-year strategic plan to become one of the most competitive aviation groups in the world. The airport’s location allows for progressive growth, empowering the airline to meet the International Air Transport Association’s forecasts of more than 200% growth over the next...

Chinese industrial manufacturer Neway Valve has joined the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 conference as a bronze sponsor. Neway Valve provides industrial valve solutions for energy companies and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms involved in the oil and gas industry. The MSGBC 2024 conference, taking place in Dakar from December 3-4, will be a key platform for international...

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – as the voice of Africa's energy sector – is honored to announce Meg O'Neill, CEO and Managing Director of Woodside Energy, as "Energy Person of the Year." The award recognizes O'Neill's nearly three decades of experience in the global oil and gas industry and her unwavering commitment to ensuring a just African...

This year's African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa's premier event for the energy sector, taking place from November 4-8 in Cape Town – is set to drive discussions on balancing the priorities of energy security and the energy transition in Africa. The event will feature a number of panel sessions that highlight the imperative...

Thermal zinc diffusion, also known as sherardising or thermal diffusion galvanizing (TDG), is a well-established process to apply a protective zinc coating to steel parts. Unlike electroplating, which deposits a surface layer, thermal zinc diffusion creates a deeper, more permanent bond between the zinc and the steel through a diffusion process at elevated temperatures. “This method offers superior corrosion resistance...

There's no doubt, across any industry, that Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is here to stay. The use cases for AI are virtually limitless, from breakthroughs in medicine and enhanced farming techniques, to high-accuracy fraud prevention and personalised education. It is heartening to see that there is opportunity for great development within Africa. In fact, a paper published in...