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DisCos want to install nearly 2 million new meters by the end of the year. cpeel-admin Thu, 09/09/2021 - 21:38

Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) are on track to install more than 2 million meters by the end of the year as part of the Federal Government's meter distribution program.

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Increasing gas prices put Europe's ambition to reduce emissions to the test. cpeel-admin Tue, 09/07/2021 - 20:11

The United Nations Climate Change Conferences will be held in Glasgow, United Kingdom, in November to assess countries' efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

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Chile demonstrates how Nigeria can become a global hydrogen powerhouse. cpeel-admin Tue, 09/07/2021 - 19:56

Chile has never been a major player on the global energy picture. However, the sun-drenched, wind-rich South American country is erecting structures to position itself as a leader in the developing green hydrogen economy, a model Nigeria should follow.

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Oil should play a significant role in addressing climate change-OPEC cpeel-admin Mon, 09/06/2021 - 23:02

While a global backlash against fossil fuels is gathering steam, with bankers halting investments and countries proposing restrictions on gasoline-powered automobiles, the world's largest oil cartel argues that oil should be part of the answer.

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Nigeria's future is shadowed by the squandered oil boom. cpeel-admin Mon, 09/06/2021 - 22:41

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria may be home to some of the country's most productive oil resources, but the towns that surround them have suffered social and environmental consequences as a result.

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What impact does the suspension of eligible customer transactions have on Nigeria's power sector? cpeel-admin Wed, 08/11/2021 - 11:00

Different stakeholders in Nigeria's power sector have expressed various reactions to the Transmission Company of Nigeria's (TCN) decision to stop qualified customers' operations.

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Can Nigerian Electricity Be Made More Reliable With Batteries? cpeel-admin Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:47

Anyone considering making the switch to smart grids should think about reliability. When a grid can regularly supply energy when it is needed, it is considered reliable. In many developing countries, including Nigeria, grid dependability is a major issue.

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Nigeria keeps a close eye on countries that are announcing hydrogen economy projects. cpeel-admin Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:42

Although the hydrogen economy is still in its infancy, most progressive governments are already trying to build projects and reduce prices, whereas Nigeria remains unresponsive despite having a variety of hydrogen-producing resources.

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The European Union plans to pass new rules that will gradually phase out the usage of fossil fuels. cpeel-admin Thu, 07/15/2021 - 20:55

The European Union is considering new legislation to phase out coal as a source of electricity and wean the economy off fossil fuels, as well as levies on polluting imports.

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As oil companies explore abandoning failing properties, local businesses face a skills shortage. cpeel-admin Thu, 07/15/2021 - 20:42

Local enterprises in Nigeria's oil and gas sector are pressing the government to implement technical skill transfer rules in the local content law, citing worries about their ability to manage assets abandoned by oil majors.

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