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Black Rhino Group is a company based in New York that specializes in the development, financing, construction, and operation of large-scale infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a primary emphasis on the energy sector. The firm focuses on energy security and long-term fuel conservation, contributing to the economic growth of various African countries through its infrastructure initiatives. Its projects encompass the development of major power plants, fuel storage, and pipelines, alongside significant developments like the Guinea Alumina project, which involves a bauxite mine and alumina refinery in Guinea, and the SEACOM fiber optic cable system that spans 17,000 kilometers in East Africa. Targeting consumer, agrarian, and industrial markets, Black Rhino Group also engages in Public Private Partnership projects, fostering investments that enhance local infrastructure and communication systems. Founded by Brian Herlihy, who has extensive experience in African infrastructure development, the company plays a crucial role in bolstering energy security and supporting the region's economic advancement.