Sahara Group, a prominent energy conglomerate, is gearing up to champion the cause of reducing energy poverty through enhanced intra-African collaboration. As a key participant in the Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2023, slated for October 16 to 20 in Cape Town, the Sahara Group aims to spotlight the pressing issue of energy access on the African continent.
The annual Africa Energy Week serves as a vital platform for thought leaders, innovators, and energy experts to gather and discuss the future of energy in Africa. The event’s overarching theme for 2023, “The African Energy Renaissance: Prioritizing Energy Poverty, People, the Planet, Industrialization, and Free Markets,” underscores the urgency of addressing energy poverty that affects millions of Africans. With more than 600 million people lacking access to electricity and over 900 million without clean cooking fuel, the Sahara Group is determined to drive meaningful change.
Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate Communications at Sahara Group, emphasised the company’s commitment to fostering collaboration and cooperation across the African energy sector. Sahara Group’s delegation, including Ejiro Gray, Emmanuel Magani, Henry Menkiti, Nicolas Mignot and Dr. Tosin Etomi, will participate in panel discussions and strategic meetings to promote a shared vision of enhancing capacity, efficiency, productivity, and sustainability throughout Africa’s energy value chain.
“African governments and businesses need to join forces as the continent navigates the path of strategies, policies, and investments required to deliver a sustainable future for Africa’s energy sector. Collaboration across-the-board will transmit a clear message that Africa is united in its drive towards a just energy transition that ensures access and affordability, leaving no one behind,” stated Bethel Obioma.
The Sahara Group’s delegation will take part in various sessions covering critical topics such as building value through local content and capacity building, examining gas development strategies and investment opportunities, unlocking hidden value in mature fields, and the role of LPG in ensuring energy access for all.
Sahara Group’s unwavering commitment is to lead the charge for a just energy transition in Africa. Their efforts aim to optimize the continent’s resources responsibly, propelling it towards a greener and more sustainable future. Sahara Group’s presence at AEW 2023 reaffirms their dedication to addressing energy poverty and advancing the African energy sector.