Africa Energy Indaba lives up to its reputation

Having established a reputation as one of the leading African energy conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the field of energy, AEI once again lived up to this as the latest edition recently drew to a close.

As host city partner of the AEI, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed everyone to the AEI event by emphasising the importance of energy security and the City’s plans to realise this as quickly and sustainably as possible. He noted that renewable energy sourced from Independent Power Producers was at the core of Cape Town’s strategy in its quest to minimise the impact on climate change. 

South Africa’s Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, delivered his keynote address, by remarking that energy poverty still prevailed on the continent and called for Africa to define its own Just Energy Transition that would economically empower and enable the continent to grow with its own agenda and execution.

Those in attendance used the conference to advance future projects, share information and not only establish new but maintain existing networks. Speakers and luminaries from the energy landscape gathered to discuss, debate, and pursue lasting solutions to enable adequate energy supply across the continent. 

Enterprises wishing to showcase solutions for the benefit of Africa were also given the chance and, because of the hybrid functionality, exhibitors were presented with the opportunity to promote their companies to business counterparts, global investors, buyers, and governments worldwide.

The AEI 2022 event represented an important node for energy industry professionals to exchange knowledge, experience and information and confirmed AEI’s commitment to meaningfully contribute to the development of the African energy sector for the benefit of all Africa’s people.