Sunday 16 August 2026

14 result(s) for “Songon Energies S.A”

Infrastructures

Yopougon: the challenge of new mobility is taking shape

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the premises of the Urban Mobility Authority in Greater Abidjan (AMUGA), a group of experts met to kick off a study called to redesign travel in the most populous of Abidjan's municipalities.

par Mohamed Fofana
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Énergie

Energy security: Abidjan Airport solidifies its network

Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport is turning an energy page. Commissioned on June 30, the new power line connecting the Anani source substation to the Abidjan airport platform now strengthens its energy security with seven emergency lines. A project completed within exceptional deadlines.

par Franck Oulaï
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Énergie

Solar energy: Launch of Ferké Solar, 52 MWp power plant

In Ferkessédougou, Deputy Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara inaugurated the Sokoro 2 solar power plant called Ferké Solar, with 52 megawatts-peak, on July 3, 2026. A new milestone in the national energy strategy, driven by the presidential desire for universal access to clean electricity.

par Mohamed Fofana
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Environnement

Environment: Ivory Coast and GGGI seal a new green pact 2026-2028

Ivory Coast has just taken a decisive step in its march towards sustainability. The country officially launched a new 2026-2028 Cooperation Framework with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on June 25, 2026. A strategic partnership that aims to accelerate the implementation of national climate commitments and att...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Industrial zones

Adzopé SEZ: Heading for 51,000 jobs and 225 billion CFA francs in investments

The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, Kalil Konaté, visited the site of the Adzopé Special Economic Zone (SEZ) this Wednesday, June 17, 2026. In the presence of local authorities, including Mayor Yolande Achi, this field visit made it possible to assess the progress of a colossal project spanning 432 hectares...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Tourisme

Songon Oriental Park: an investment of 120 billion CFA francs for youth

Songon M'Brathé is preparing to become a new major tourist hub in Ivory Coast. On Friday June 12, 2026, the official launch of the Oriental Park marked a turning point in the inclusive tourism policy supported by Abidjan. A structuring project that focuses on youth employment and local development.

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Agriculture

ADERIZ - BARAN: solar power for Ivorian rice

As part of the National Rice Development Strategy (SNDR), the Agency for the Development of the Rice Sector (ADERIZ) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the BARAN Group. This strategic partnership aims to deploy an integrated national system for drying paddy rice using solar energy, for a more competitiv...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Investment

Sino-Ivorian cooperation: Energy China displays its investment ambitions

The Minister of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, Yacouba Hien Sié, granted an audience to the high-level delegation of the China Energy Engineering Group Corporation (Energy China), led by its CEO, Ni Zhen. On the menu, structuring projects in energy, transport and construction.

par Franck Oulaï
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Énergie

Thermal energy: Ivory Coast secures more than 423 billion CFA francs

A financing agreement was signed between Ivory Coast and the Chinese group Energy China for the construction of a combined cycle thermal power plant in Songon, on June 2, 2026. With a capacity of 372 MW, this project with a total investment of 423.166 billion FCFA aims to meet the growing demand for electricity linked...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Africa

Ghana - Canada: Tema, future African crossroads for green aviation fuel

The Ghanaian government has just taken a decisive step towards the energy transition. A few days ago, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian firm Portage Energy Group Inc. This unique partnership aims to transform Tema's municipal waste into sustainable aviati...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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World

Singapore: rain as energy

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a system capable of transforming simple raindrops into electricity. Published last year in the scientific journal ACS Central Science, this discovery is based on a new flow principle and opens a new path for renewable energies, particularly in tro...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Africa

Simandou Academy: Guinea relies on people to transform its wealth

Guinea is launching a unique educational initiative backed by its mining mega-project, Simandou Academy, to train executives capable of leading its economic transformation. A bet on youth that goes beyond national borders.

par Franck Oulaï
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