In this episode of the African Energy Podcast, Jon Marks begins by running through the African Energy publication's coverage of COP26 including discussions on how to integrate a just climate agreement with usage of African resources and the call by African leaders for funds to invest in renewable power

African Energy's power editor Dan Marks then talks through coal in South Africa and the announcement of several billion dollars which is to be pledged to Eskom for a cleaner energy policy. This leads onto a discussion of his article listing bids for the REIPP5 and the conclusions to be drawn from this.

Some positive news from Libya is described by Jon in the recent power developments made by state utility GECOL. Electricity companies in Zambia are also given a brief run down.

African Energy's Hydrocarbons editor James Gavin then talks through his piece on the recent Sudanese coup and the resulting fallout. His article on Namibian Gas-to-power plans also takes a focus which leads onto a larger discussion regarding the politics of gas in Southern Africa.

All stories discussed can be found on the site here: https://www.africa-energy.com

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