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TechnipFMC wins $250M TotalEnergies contract in Angola

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Energy engineering and technology company, TechnipFMC, has announced that is has secured a $250 million contract with oil and gas supermajor, TotalEnergies, for the engineering, procurement and supply of flowlines and connecters for the Girassol Life Extension (GIRLIFEX) project, situated in Angola’s offshore Block 17.

Installation of the flexible pipes are expected to extend the life of the Girassol field by bypassing the outdated and rigid pipe bundles that have been in use since before production at the field began in 2001.

“Awards like GIRLIFEX are a result of the trust we have built with our long-term clients and partners by continually delivering for them,” stated Jonathan Landes, President of the Subsea at TechnipFMC, adding, “We are delighted that TotalEnergies EP Angola is showing continued confidence in our technologies and integration capabilities.”

Situated in Block 17, approximately 210km off the coast of Angola’s capital city of Luanda, the Girassol covers an area of roughly 10km2, and serves as the first deepwater project conducted in Angola’s offshore basins.

Meanwhile, maintenance work will be carried out at the concession’s Dalia field, which produces approximately 120,000 barrels of oil per day. Production has been halted for roughly one month as a result of the scheduled maintenance activities, with production due to come back online on 26 March.

House Leader Doguwa charged with murder

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The majority leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa, has been arraigned before a magistrate’s court in Kano for culpable homicide, conspiracy, mischief, unlawful possession of fire arms and inciting disturbance.

Others charged at large are Nazifi Asnanic, Nafiu Musa, Hamisu Amadu and Abdulhadi Alaramma.

“That Alhassan Doguwa was charged with burning a building that resulted to the burning of Alasan Mohammed and Aminu Malam Amadu to death, while Bashir Yani, Labaran Sule and one Amadu injured by the fire,” one of the charges read in part.

The offences are contrary to Section 97, 114, 247, 336 and 221 of Penal Code.

The prosecution counsel prayed the court to remand the two defendants and set another day for arraignment to enable the office of the attorney general to review the case.

Mr Doguwa’s counsel, Abdul Adamu, prayed for bail and assured the magistrate that they will not jump the bail.

He added that the accused would strictly abide by the bail conditions, in view of the fact that he is a serving member of House of Representatives and member-elect for Doguwa/Tudunwada Federal Constituency.

The prosecution counsel however argued that any person charged with culpable homicide shall not be granted bail unless at high court.

Citing Section 127 of Criminal Justice Law 2019, the prosecution counsel argued that the court lacks jurisdiction to try the offence and as such, it can not grant bail to the accused.

In his ruling, Senior Magistrate Ibrahim Mansur ordered that the accused be ramanded in Goron Dutse Prison and adjourned the case until March 7.

Osinbajo salutes Tinubu after election win

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated the winner of the 2023 presidential election, Sen. Bola Tinubu.

Osinbajo extended his felicitations in a message he sent to the President-elect on Wednesday in Abuja.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier on Wednesday declared the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tinubu, winner of the Feb. 25 presidential election.

INEC has also presented the Certificates of Return to Tinubu, and his Vice President elect, Kashim Shettima.

“I warmly congratulate the flagbearer of our great party, the APC, Tinubu, on his victory at the 2023 Presidential Elections, and his declaration as President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“I also congratulate Sen. Shettima on his declaration as Vice President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“In your previous years of public service, you have demonstrated a consistent fidelity to progressive and welfarist ideals, and an ability to build bridges across several divides.

“These attributes are needed especially at this time, to reach out to disaffected sections of our society and to meet the aspirational expectations of our young people who have shown such a strong desire to impact our democratic process in a positive way.

“I trust that they will not allow whatever setbacks they may have experienced to truncate their strong desire to determine the future course of our national journey.

“Through thick and thin, we must all remain focused on the objective of birthing the Nigeria of our dreams.

“I pray that Almighty God will help you to fulfil the progressive mandate of our Party, as well as your various plans to improve the security, welfare and happiness of all Nigerians,” he said.

Earlier, while presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council, the vice president led the ministers to congratulate Tinubu, his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu and the Vice President-Elect, Shettima.

He directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to formally convey the felicitations of the council.

The vice president had also attended the formal presentation of the INEC Certificates of Return to both the President-Elect and the Vice President-Elect at the National Collation Center, International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Rensource says new power projects will deliver 1.4 MW

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African solar power developer for the commercial and industrial sector (C&I), Rensource Energy, announced the signing of an additional 1.4 MW worth of projects in Nigeria to be constructed in early 2023. These projects will bring Rensource Energy’s project portfolio to 14.6 MW under construction and 70 MW in the pipeline.

The new projects range in size from 300 kWp to 700 kWp, include storage capacity and reflect a strong demand for sustainable, affordable and reliable power in Nigeria going into 2023.

Rensource Energy’s ability to deliver innovative systems tailored to customer needs is reflected in the diversity of clients these installations will serve, ranging from pharmaceuticals to hospitality and agriculture.

As interest rates continue to rise in Nigeria, fuel costs soar and electricity access slowly expands, the C&I sector will continue to seek affordable state-of-the-art power solutions to meet their needs. Rensource is the service provider of choice across Nigeria’s key growth sectors, given its superior ability to design, fund, and execute solar projects of all sizes.

Prince Ojeabulu, CEO of Rensource Energy, commented that, “2023 will be a big year for Rensource, and we are thrilled to start the year strongly with 1.4 MW worth of new projects signed. Moreover, our team has proven that it can adapt to the needs of any customer, be it a large pharmaceutical processing facility or a popular tourist hotel. We look forward to working with our industry-leading construction partners to execute these projects in record time.”

Norway and Sweden to back Mozambique energy scheme

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The governments of Sweden and Norway will disburse a total of US$33.5 million (€33.3 million) for the second phase of the Mozambican government’s “Energy for All” programme, according to a joint statement issued last week.

“In this second phase, 400,000 new connections will be made via the National Electrical Grid [on grid] and a further 90,000 via isolated systems [off grid], providing access to sustainable energy to a total of 2.2 million people,” the statement said.

The amount will be disbursed under an agreement signed on Thursday with the World Bank, which has been supporting the government programme launched in 2018 to intensify energy access in Mozambique.

“For this phase, Norway and Sweden will contribute $17.5 million [€16.3 million] and $16 million [€16.5 million], respectively. This funding is in addition to the amounts made available in Phase I, bringing the total funding from the two Nordic countries to the ‘Energy For All’ programme to some 65 million dollars [€60.7 million],” the document said.

The agreements for the new funding were signed in Maputo by the ambassadors of Norway, Haakon Gram-Johannessen, and Sweden, Mette Sunnergren, in the presence of Mozambique’s minister of mineral resources and energy, Carlos Zacarias.

Data from state-owned utility Eletricidade de Moçambique (EDM) indicates that since its launch in 2018, the programme has made just over one million new connections.

By 2024, the Mozambican government aims to reach two million new connections, raising from 34% to 64% of the population (of about 30 million inhabitants) with energy at home.