
market-trends
Financing and M&A Trends in Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector | February 2026 Market
Africa’s oil and gas sector continues to attract strong investment momentum despite the global energy transition. Recent financing and M&A activity across Ghana, Angola, Kenya, Senegal and Equatorial Guinea highlights a growing shift toward alternative financing structures, equity markets and commodity-linked funding.

financing
Electrification in Africa: Over €1 Billion to Accelerate Access to Electricity
With nearly 600 million people still lacking access to electricity, expanding reliable and affordable energy infrastructure remains one of the continent’s most critical development priorities. The European Investment Bank’s new financing initiative supports power generation, grid expansion, and decentralized renewable solutions that can transform access to energy across communities.

market-trends
Africa Renewable PPA Market – February 2026 Snapshot
February 2026 marks a structural inflection point in Africa’s renewable energy market. While total contracted capacity reached approximately 903 MW, the real story lies in who is buying power. Corporate offtakers — particularly mining companies and energy traders — have overtaken utilities as the primary drivers of renewable PPA activity. Africa’s power market is shifting from policy-led procurement to demand-driven electrification.

industry-insights
Nigeria’s Electricity Sector Under Pressure: Access Gaps, Fuel Shortages and Mounting Debt
Nigeria’s electricity sector is facing renewed strain as gas shortages, low generation capacity, and mounting debt continue to disrupt reliable power supply. With only 4,300 MW available for over 200 million people, the country’s power challenges highlight deeper structural issues in tariffs, fuel supply, and sector financing.