{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b6516fe80d83001af6f5b0/618d2915016cdb0012f027c3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Potential winners line up, as inspired policy aims meet realpolitik at COP26","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60b6516fe80d83001af6f5b0/1622623001945-53ef4066e8982b0746505f20bc97419d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>All stories discussed can be found on the site here: https://www.africa-energy.com</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"African Energy"}