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Energy Risk Management & Security

Mitigating risks and ensuring security in the energy sector through strategic risk management, resilience planning, and advanced technological solutions to safeguard critical infrastructure and supply chains.

Shell Withdraws from Colombian Offshore Gas Projects Amid Strategic Shift

By Energy Risk Management & Security

Shell has announced its withdrawal from three offshore natural gas projects in Colombia’s Caribbean region, citing a strategic realignment of its global portfolio. The decision affects the Col 5, Purple Angel, and Fuerte Sur blocks, jointly operated with Colombia’s state-owned oil company, Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol remains committed to these projects, emphasizing their technical and economic viability for the country’s medium-term energy supply.

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Analyse comparative de la capacité et consommation électrique à Maurice (2005-2025), prévisions à l’horizon 2035

By Energy Risk Management & Security

Au cours des deux dernières décennies, Maurice a régulièrement augmenté sa capacité de production électrique afin de répondre à une demande croissante. La capacité installée est passée d’environ 829 MW en 2005 à environ 955 MW en 2023. Bien que la production électrique de l’île demeure dominée par les combustibles fossiles, notamment le charbon et le fioul lourd, les sources renouvelables – principalement la bagasse, l’hydroélectricité, le solaire et l’éolien – ont historiquement représenté entre 20 % et 25 % du mix énergétique. Toutefois, cette part est descendue à environ 17,6 % en 2023, principalement en raison d’une baisse de la production de bagasse.

Pour l’avenir, Maurice s’est fixé des objectifs ambitieux afin de transformer son paysage énergétique. Le gouvernement prévoit d’atteindre 60 % d’électricité renouvelable d’ici 2030, avec un abandon complet du charbon. Pour atteindre cet objectif, d’importants investissements dans les énergies solaire, éolienne, biomasse et la valorisation énergétique des déchets sont nécessaires. Ces efforts seront accompagnés par le déploiement conséquent de solutions de stockage par batterie et de technologies intelligentes (smart-grid) pour gérer l’intermittence des énergies renouvelables et assurer la fiabilité du réseau. La demande électrique maximale devrait continuer à croître, atteignant environ 640 MW vers 2030 et potentiellement dépasser 700 MW d’ici 2035, soulignant l’importance d’une planification rigoureuse des capacités pour équilibrer durabilité et sécurité énergétique à Maurice.

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Comparative Analysis of Mauritius’s Electricity Capacity and Consumption (2005–2025) with Forecast to 2035

By Energy Risk Management & Security

Over the past two decades, Mauritius has steadily expanded its electricity production capacity to meet increasing consumption demands, with installed capacity growing from approximately 829 MW in 2005 to around 955 MW in 2023. While the island’s electricity generation remained predominantly fossil-fuel-based, notably coal and heavy fuel oil, renewable sources—primarily bagasse, hydroelectricity, solar, and wind—have contributed around 20-25% historically, although this figure dipped to approximately 17.6% by 2023 due to declining bagasse output.

Looking forward, Mauritius has set ambitious targets for transforming its energy landscape. By 2030, the government aims to achieve 60% renewable electricity and completely phase out coal use. This goal necessitates significant investments in solar power, wind energy, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects, alongside substantial deployment of battery storage and smart-grid technologies to manage energy intermittency and ensure grid reliability. Peak electricity demand is projected to grow steadily, reaching around 640 MW by 2030 and potentially surpassing 700 MW by 2035, underscoring the importance of careful capacity planning to balance sustainability and reliability in Mauritius’s future energy mix.

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Managing Strategic Risks: Lessons from Dangote Refinery’s Launch

By Energy Risk Management & Security, Power Infrastructure Development

Dangote Refinery’s launch isn’t merely an industrial achievement; it’s a masterclass in strategic risk management. Beyond the gleaming pipelines and towering infrastructure lies a deeper lesson—the greatest risks aren’t technological, but human, perceptual, and geopolitical. Dangote teaches us that successful risk management hinges on anticipating uncertainties, cultivating stakeholder trust, strategic financial orchestration, and embracing complexity. Ultimately, the refinery’s true innovation isn’t refining oil, but refining opportunity through intelligent, bold risk management.

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Cape Verde’s Economic Horizon: Unlocking Growth Through Tourism, Renewable Energy, and Digital Transformation

By Energy Risk Management & Security, Other

Cape Verde, a small island nation located off the coast of West Africa, has long been recognized for its political stability, strategic geographic position, and burgeoning tourism industry. Despite limited natural resources and a small population, Cape Verde has developed a reputation for economic resilience, sound governance, and sustainable growth. As the country looks toward its economic future, it faces both challenges and opportunities in sectors such as tourism, renewable energy, and digital transformation. This article explores the economic prospects of Cape Verde, identifying key growth drivers, risks, and the policies that could shape its future.

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