Geographic Information Systems: Notes from Professor Govorov
ArcGIS 3D timelapse of GIA's offices at Linen Hall on Regent Street, London, U.K. – The inception of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) dates back to the early 1960s, marked by the visionary efforts of pioneers like Roger Tomlinson who envisioned the potential of computer-driven spatial data analysis.
Sustainable Mining: Renewables and Electrification
A seismic shift is underway around the world towards sustainable mining, reimagining extraction methods and reinvigorating communities. With the need to curb carbon emissions and embrace sustainable practices, mining has turned the corner. Gone are the days of the traditional canary in the coal-mine working environments.
FG Gold and CBE on landmark renewable energy mine in Sierra Leone
7 February 2024, Cape Town, South Africa – FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”) has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with CrossBoundary Energy Limited (“CrossBoundary Energy” or “CBE”) for the development of a hybrid power plant (“the Plant” or “the Power Project”) to supply power to
The Africa Catch-22: How to Transition without Energy
Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. - Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the UN in Washington, D.C. (2012) Africa faces formidable obstacles as it bids farewell to fossil fuels. For a continent that produces only 3.9% of greenhouse gas emission and
Financing Deal Secured for 300MW Gas CC Power Plant
London, UK - Global Infrastructure Advisors (GIA) Marking a significant stride in Senegal's energy landscape, West African Energy SA (WAE) achieves a major feat with the successful development and financing of its flagship Cap des Biches 300MW gas combined cycle power plant. GIA, a leading infrastructure advisory firm,