A Ukrainian drone attack late on Tuesday knocked out power to areas of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region under Russian control, the Moscow-installed governor said.
Russian forces hold well over half of Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine’s southeast.
But Kyiv maintains control of the region’s main administrative centre and its attacks have periodically knocked out electricity in Russian-held areas.
Russia in 2022 annexed the Zaporizhzhia region, along with neighbouring Kherson as well as Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine’s east, about seven months after invading its smaller neighbour.
“The reason for the power cuts in Zaporizhzhia region is yet another enemy terrorist drone attack on high-voltage equipment,” Moscow-appointed Governor Yevgeny Balitsky wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
Balitsky said repair crews were restoring power and switching affected areas to reserve lines. He said the work was made more difficult “by the danger of repeat strikes and by darkness”.
Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks knocked out power in June for more than 24 hours to at least 700,000 residents across the area. That attack appeared to be the largest of its kind on Russian-held territory since the war began.
The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, Europe’s largest with six reactors, was operating as normal, unaffected by the power cuts, the plant’s director of communications, Yevgenia Yashina, told Russia’s RIA news agency.
The plant produces no electricity but needs power for cooling and monitoring systems to maintain safety. Ukraine and Russia regularly accuse each other of staging attacks on the plant, seized by Russian forces in the first weeks of the February 2022 invasion.
In the part of Kherson region under Ukrainian control, Governor Vyacheslav Prokudin said in a Telegram post that Russian shelling killed a resident of a small town north of the regional capital.
And the governor of Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, to the north, Serhiy Lysak, also said on Telegram that Russian shelling killed a resident of Nikopol, a frequent target of Moscow’s attacks on the north bank of the Dnipro River.
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The initiatives will enhance power reliability in Western and Nyanza regions, reduce grid losses, support industries, and strengthen the country’s energy security. The upgrade of the Gogo Hydropower Plant, to be implemented by KenGen Kenya, will expand its generation capacity from 2 MW to 8.6 MW.
This marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s clean energy journey and underscores KenGen’s continued role as a driver of sustainable growth and industrialization in the country.
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He also highlighted key reforms driving energy sector growth, including: Net Metering Regulations, Electricity Open Access Regulations and Energy Single Licensing System.
To further improve electricity access, Minister Chikote pointed to the National Electricity Advancement Transformation (NEAT) programme, which has reduced connection fees from K4,864 to K300, with the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) covering the difference.
“This means many families and small businesses who could not previously afford power will now switch on their lights,” he said.
“With projects like this, we are moving together toward a brighter, safer, more connected Zambia.”
The Chief Operations Officer of ZESCO, Mr. Peter Chamfya, reaffirmed the utility’s commitment to scaling up renewable energy, saying ZESCO is working with the private sector, including China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), and to implement the Chipata West project to help reduce the current power deficit.
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He noted that Ghana’s rising power demand requires continuous investment in both generation and transmission infrastructure.
“There is a critical need to expand the grid with additional facilities to evacuate power efficiently and reliably,” the Minister stressed.
He charged the new Board to work diligently to ensure that GRIDCo delivers on its mandate of maintaining a robust and reliable transmission network to support Ghana’s economic growth.
The Energy Minister expressed confidence in the Board’s capacity to provide strategic direction and oversight, adding that a strengthened grid system is essential for reliable electricity supply to homes, businesses, and industries nationwide.
The Chairperson, Mrs. Kuukua Maurice Ankrah, Esq., expressed her commitment to the task ahead, pledging to work diligently to meet the government’s objectives.
She acknowledged the importance of GRIDCo in ensuring reliable power transmission and contributing to Ghana’s economic development.
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The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described WAGL’s LPG vessel as a great addition to gas development efforts in Nigeria.
The GCEO, represented by the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, added that the vessel would be crucial in realizing the impact of gas in Nigeria’s economic development.
According to him, NNPC Ltd. is deepening its commitment to ensuring LPG affordability, availability, and access nationwide.
“NNPC Ltd. is proud to be a major shareholder in this indigenous company, which, in addition to the newly commissioned MT Iyaloja (Lagos), owns four other LPG vessels in its growing fleet, delivering over 6 million MT of LPG across West Africa over the last 5 years,” he added.
Also speaking, WAGL’s Chairman/Executive Director at Sahara Group, Mr. Temitope Shonubi, noted that the company’s expansion demonstrates its vision of responsibly driving efforts aimed at bridging the continent’s critical energy infrastructure gap.
“The addition of MT Iyaloja (Lagos) embodies the spirit of progress and empowerment championed by the iconic Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, whose legacy we honor. Sahara Group is proud of its partnership with NNPC Ltd. and reaffirms its commitment to partnerships that drive energy access in Africa,” he added.
WAGL’s Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed Sani Bello, stressed that the company is dedicated to expanding its integrated supply network across the entire energy value chain.
“WAGL already has plans to further expand the fleet within the next two years with the addition of a Small Gas Carrier and a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC),” he added.
The symbolic ribbon-cutting of MT Iyaloja (Lagos), named in honor of Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, MFR (the late mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu), was a performed by her granddaughter, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Alhaja Folasade Mujidat Tinubu-Ojo.
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He emphasized that their decisions would be pivotal in enhancing progress made so far, addressing current challenges, and capitalizing on opportunities within the power sector.
The Minister further charged the new board, urging them to “provide strategic direction and visionary leadership. Be bold, innovative, transparent, and uphold good governance.”
The Board Chairman, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, expressed gratitude to the President and assured the Minister that the Board’s decisions would align with the government’s key priorities.
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Acting Chief Executive Officer of GNPC, Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah, described the agreement as a significant step toward maximizing the value of Ghana’s data assets through transparency and cooperation between the national oil company and the regulator.
He urged all stakeholders to remain committed to unlocking the full potential of the Voltaian Basin, which he called a “lifeline” for the nation’s energy future.
“With the right investment and commitment, we can replicate the success of Ghana’s offshore sector right here onshore and lead this development on our terms,” he added.
Ms. Emeafa Hardcastle, Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission Ghana, welcomed the agreement as a timely and forward-looking partnership. She highlighted the collaboration as a demonstration of both institutions’ dedication to advancing Ghana’s upstream agenda.
“This agreement couldn’t have come at a better time,” she stated, thanking GNPC for its sustained collaboration and promising the Commission’s full support in marketing Ghana’s resources for the benefit of all.
The Voltaian Basin Project is GNPC’s flagship initiative to unlock the country’s untapped hydrocarbon potential in its inland sedimentary basin. This new agreement marks a crucial step in that effort.
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The company highlighted its partnership with Petronas, a leading global lubricant manufacturing company, to strengthen its position in the high-end lubricants market. This strategic move is part of a broader business plan.
With consumer expectations shifting towards price and value-added offerings, MISA Energy remains committed to delivering premium service while adapting to market trends.
The discussions concluded with a shared commitment to explore future collaborations that will create a greater positive impact in Ghanaian society.
“We are honoured to host the Embassy of Switzerland team and share our journey, vision, and commitment to innovation and community service,” said Mr. Brent Nartey, CEO of MISA Energy Ghana Ltd.
“As we move forward under our new identity, we look forward to building partnerships that fuel both progress and purpose.”
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