Lagos Gets A New Elevated Rail Network
January 10th, 2023
Via Quartz, a report that the first phase of Lagos’ new elevated rail system has been commissioned and testing will now begin ahead of operations that will transport 250,000 passengers daily: The first phase of a light rail system that is set to transform commuting in Nigeria’s economic capital, has been commissioned. The Blue Line […]
Read more »India Approves $2.3B To Become Global Green Hydrogen Hub
January 7th, 2023
Via Renewable Energy World, a report that India has approved $2.3 billion to develop green hydrogen: The government has approved $2.3 billion to support the production, use, and export of green hydrogen, aiming to make India a global hub for the nascent industry. The funding, announced late Wednesday, is a first step toward establishing the capacity to make […]
Read more »Calls For A South-North Energy Axis Between Europe and Africa
January 7th, 2023
Courtesy of The Financial Times, an article on growing calls for a south-north energy axis between Europe and Africa: The chief executive of one of Europe’s biggest oil and gas companies has said the EU should look to Africa rather than the US as it seeks to replace Russian energy imports. Claudio Descalzi, who has run […]
Read more »Turkmenistan’s Leader Travels To Beijing As Dependence On China Grows
January 7th, 2023
Via Eurasia Review, a report on Turkmenistan’s growing dependence on China: (Hoping to boost his country’s economic prospects and deepen its energy links with China, Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhammedov arrived in Beijing on January 5 for a two-day state visit. Few details have been made available about the trip, but the visit marks Berdymukhammedov’s first […]
Read more »Pakistan Orders Shops and Hotels to Close Early Amid Economic Crisis
January 6th, 2023
Via The Diplomat, an article on Pakistan’s recent efforts to reduce energy consumption to cut imports of oil, the measure could adversely affect businesses that are yet to recover from the pandemic: Pakistani authorities on Wednesday ordered shopping malls and markets to close by 8:30 p.m. as part of a new energy conservation plan aimed at […]
Read more »China: Expanding Its Infrastructure To Project Power Along Its Western Borders
January 6th, 2023
Courtesy of China Power, a detailed look at how China is expanding its infrastructure to project power along its Western borders: Much attention has been paid to China’s efforts to modernize its military with new naval vessels, aircraft, nuclear weapons, and other equipment. China has made significant progress on these fronts, but weaponry and equipment are only part […]
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