Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua will discuss Africa’s gas monetization drive and cross-border collaboration within the sector at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), taking place in Windhoek on April 23-25.

The Republic of Congo represents one of Africa’s leading crude oil producers, with exploration and production activities concentrated offshore near Pointe-Noire. The country is aiming to double production to 500,000 barrels per day through new and scaled exploration drilling from its leading operators, including Perenco, Eni and TotalEnergies. It also recently launched its first natural gas liquefaction project – Eni’s Congo LNG – marking the country’s foray into LNG exports and gas monetization from the offshore Marine XII block. As a result, Minister Itoua is expected to lead discussions around the future of African energy development, with a focus on gas monetization and its role in securing global energy supplies.

Energy Capital&Power is a strategic partner of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) – taking place in Windhoek on April 23-25, 2024. The 6th annual conference unites industry leaders, business executives and policymakers to engage in dialogue, exchange ideas, create new partnerships and identify strategies to foster a prosperous energy industry in Namibia and beyond. For more information, please visit https://www.NIEConference.com/

As Namibia gains prominence as a global exploration frontier, NIEC 2024 provides a critical platform to foster intra-African collaboration within the sector and facilitate knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices. The Republic of Congo has been able to successfully secure billion-dollar foreign investments in developing and monetizing its associated and non-associated gas reserves, with a view to supplying local electricity, generating exports and reducing gas flaring.

“We are honored to gain the participation of Minister Itoua at NIEC 2024, who has been a strong advocate for LNG development and frontier exploration not only in the Republic of Congo, but across the continent. With our sights set on first oil by the end of the decade, Namibia can learn from neighboring African producers when it comes to maximizing the benefits of our resources and prioritizing gas development from the outset of offshore oil production,” says Selma Shimutwikeni, Founder&CEO of RichAfrica Consultancy, conference organizers.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.

On Thursday, 12th April 2024, the Tanzania High Commission met with Chief Loreta Aniagolu, Founder and Managing Director of FIT Consult, an indigenous real estate company based in Enugu, Nigeria. The company is looking to explore investment opportunities in the real estate sector in Tanzania.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria.

EcoFlow (https://apo-opa.co/3Q0P8ln), a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company, today launched the RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA 2 Max in South Africa. Featuring an upgraded capacity and faster charging, the RIVER 2 Pro is the best portable power station within stage 6 loadshedding. DELTA 2 Max has a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) transfer time of 20ms and a capacity of 2048Wh, making it an ideal power ally for whole-home comfort.

“As loadshedding continues to grow, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA 2 Max ensure our consumers have access to a simple, flexible and reliable energy source wherever and whenever they should need it,” said Bradley Chetty, B2C Sales Director at EcoFlow South Africa. “We are proud to bring more lifestyle solutions to the market. EcoFlow is committed to making life better through meaningful innovation.”

RIVER 2 Pro, the Best Portable Power Station within Stage 6 Loadshedding

Charge Faster and Power More Sufficiently

The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro boasts a capacity of 768Wh. Thanks to EcoFlow’s X-Stream technology, it can be fully recharged via AC charging in just 70 minutes, 70% faster than the industry average.

With a maximum AC output of 800W and EcoFlow’s X-Boost technology, the RIVER 2 Pro can run devices of up to 1600W. It is sufficient for 80% of heavy-duty appliances such as, hair dryers, microwaves, and electric kettles, covering almost all the daily essentials in a household.

An Emergency Power Supply with 5-Year Warranty

The RIVER 2 Pro is able to provide emergency power supply (EPS). In case of a sudden blackout, it can automatically switch to the battery-powered supply mode within 30ms. When unexpected power outages happen, it can almost instantly become a reliable energy source, preventing disruptions in consumers’ daily activities or work.

Equipped with advanced LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries that can operate under extreme temperatures, the RIVER 2 Pro possesses a lifespan of 3,000 cycles, six times longer than the industry average of 500 cycles. In addition, the RIVER 2 Pro comes with an industry-leading 5-year warranty, a testament to EcoFlow’s confidence in its product’s durability and futuristic technology.

DELTA 2 Max, Your Power Ally for Whole Home Comfort

The EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max supports 20ms auto-switch to Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) mode when unexpected power cuts hit, acting like an invisible lifeline. With a base capacity of 2,048Wh, which can be expanded up to 6,144Wh with two extra batteries, users can customize their energy solutions based on their specific energy needs.

Featuring EcoFlow’s patented X-Stream technology, the DELTA 2 Max boasts industry-leading fast charging speeds. With an AC input of 2300W and a maximum solar input of 1000W, the DELTA 2 Max can be charged by AC from 0 to 100% in 81 minutes or by solar from 0 to 100% in 2.3 hours. Meanwhile, the DELTA 2 Max can be charged from 0 to 80% in only 43 minutes[1] with AC and solar dual charging – making it the ideal portable power station for life’s unplanned moments.

The DELTA 2 Max is equipped with a 2400W AC output that can power almost all essential home appliances. Even while charging, it can still power up to 13 devices simultaneously. With the X-Boost technology, the DELTA 2 Max can even power some appliances up to 3100W. In face of potential severe power outages such as stage 13 loadshedding, the DELTA 2 Max can serve as a powerful and reliable energy partner   to help people live worry-free and enjoy the same level of comfort at home.

Pricing and Availability

Both RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA 2 Max will be available to buy starting Monday, April 15, on EcoFlow South Africa (https://apo-opa.co/3Q0P8ln). The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (https://apo-opa.co/446kkWg) is priced at R 11,999 and the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max (https://apo-opa.co/4cOWBO6) is priced at R 25,999.

For more information, please visit: https://ZA.EcoFlow.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of EcoFlow.

About EcoFlow:
EcoFlow is a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company with the vision to power a new world. Since its founding in 2017, EcoFlow aims to become a reliable and trusted energy companion for individuals and families across the world, providing accessible and renewable power solutions at home, outdoors, and in mobile spaces. Today, with operational headquarters located in the USA, Germany, and Japan, EcoFlow has empowered more than 2.5 million users in over 100 markets worldwide.

A year ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan awoke to a nightmare. Fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum and other parts of the country. The warring sides turned bustling neighborhoods into battle zones, killing thousands, leaving bodies in the streets, and trapping civilians in their homes without adequate food, water, and medicines. 

The U.S. is pledging an additional $100 million in emergency food assistance, nutrition support, and other life-saving aid to respond to this conflict, which has become one of the world’s gravest crises. 

Five million people are on the brink of famine. 

Eight million people have been forced to flee their homes – the largest displacement crisis in the world. 

25 million people – more than half the population – are in need of humanitarian assistance, with the conflict driving widespread shortages of life-saving supplies, services, and food. 

Equally alarming are the horrific atrocities and war crimes committed by both the RSF and SAF, including deadly attacks on civilians and using rape and other forms of gender-based violence as a tactic to terrorize and subjugate communities. Masalit civilians have been hunted down and left for dead in the streets, their homes set on fire, and told that there is no place in Sudan for them. We are deeply alarmed at reports of escalating fighting in and around El Fasher and the further deterioration of the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding there. 

Our commitment of additional resources underscores that USAID remains steadfast in our support for the Sudanese people. Following the outbreak of hostilities, we rapidly deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team to help our partners deliver humanitarian assistance to people in need both inside Sudan and to those forced to flee the country. USAID partners have reached nearly 6.7 million people with emergency food and nutrition assistance and more than 8 million people with safe drinking water since the conflict began. 

The announcement of more than $100 million in humanitarian assistance brings total U.S. humanitarian aid to more than $1 billion since the conflict began. The United States remains the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance for the emergency response in Sudan and neighboring countries. As leaders from the U.S. government join other delegations in Paris for the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and its Neighbors, we call on others to join us in increasing support to the people of Sudan and urgently mobilizing additional support for the Sudanese response. 

Increasing resources for this underfunded response is essential so that humanitarians can provide necessities like food, water, and medical care. To prevent famine and even more suffering, however, the SAF and RSF must stop hindering humanitarian access and participate in good faith negotiations to reach a ceasefire. Sudanese civilians continue to demand an end to the war, document international humanitarian law violations and human rights abuses, and bravely lead efforts to provide aid to fellow Sudanese in need. They need the support of the international community. It is Sudan’s civilians who should define their country’s path going forward and restore a democratic transition.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United States Agency for International Development (USAID).