In Nigeria, Leadership reported that a professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Elizabeth Odetoye, has produced biodiesel through the exploration of chicken egg’s shell derived heterogeneous catalyst. According to the report, Odetoye said that the research complements the efforts of the University of Ilorin towards developing homegrown technology that would enhance the […]
In Nigeria, Reuters reported that Nigeria has signed a deal for Shell to supply gas to its proposed $3.8 billion Brass methanol facility, resolving a major hurdle to a final investment decision on the project. Nigeria, which holds Africa’s largest natural gas reserves of more than 200 trillion cubic feet, has struggled to tap the […]
In Norway, ECOnnect Energy said it is a key partner in “Project Green,” an initiative led by Alternative Petroleum & Power Limited (APPL) to establish itself as a supplier of clean E-fuels, including e-methanol and green ammonia, in Africa. “Project Green” is situated on an extensive 300-hectare site in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, according to […]
In Nigeria, soccer star William Troost-Ekong sported biobased cleats in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations. Made by the United Kingdom’s Sokito, the match against Equatorial Guinea was the first time vegan cleats made from corn waste, sugarcane and bamboo have been worn in international competition. Dubbed Scudetta, the cleats will be […]
In Nigeria, Reuters reported that Nigerian and German companies signed two agreements in Berlin that include a $500 million renewable energy pact and a gas export deal, further strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Union Bank of Nigeria and Germany’s DWS Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on renewable energy. The agreement seeks […]
