Universal Musical Group opens North Africa division in Morocco

Universal Musical Group, UMG, has launched its North Africa division in Morocco as part of the label strategic plan to foster talents in the region. The standalone office is set in the kingdom’s business city of Casablanca and will be headed by Serena Safieddine, who will work alongside UMG’s existing regional headquarters in Dubai, and […]

Lekela Power signs PPA for 250-MW wind project in Egypt

Lekela Power, a pan-African renewable energy generation company, has sealed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co (EETC) for its 250-MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The wind farm will be installed near Ras Ghareb and is slated for commissioning in 2021, reports indicated on Wednesday. Once operational, the […]

Morocco launches industrial energy audit program to advance efficiency goals

The Moroccan Energy Investment Company (SIE) has launched a new initiative to select industrial companies for energy audits, advancing the country’s industrial energy transition and efficiency targets. The program aims to help manufacturing companies identify energy-saving opportunities while promoting both efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions. All audits will adhere to Moroccan standards NM ISO […]