Rosatom hosted a panel discussion on sustainable energy development in Africa at African Energy Week 2024 (AEW 2024), the continent’s leading industry event, which concluded on 8 November in Cape Town, South Africa.
The session, titled “From Vision to Action: Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition through Green Innovation,” underscored the organisation’s role as a key partner for African nations in achieving energy balance.
The panel engaged in discussions regarding the interplay between energy security, socio-economic development, and global decarbonisation goals. Notable speakers included Loyiso Tyabashe, CEO of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), Beke Nxumalo, Group Executive for Generation at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (South Africa), Mohammed Saad Dwiddar, Project Manager of the El-Dabaa NPP Project (Egypt), and Vladimir Aptekarev, Deputy General Director for Shipbuilding, Floating Energy and Marine Engineering in Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering Division, alongside Evgenii Liapunov, Deputy Director General – Chief Engineer at PJSC “Rosseti,” among others.
“Rosatom has a long-standing presence in Africa and believes that nuclear technologies are innovative solutions that may play an important role in shaping continent’s sustainable energy future. Being one of the world leaders in nuclear energy we are ready to share its experience and vision to develop a sustainable energy future. Our advanced low-carbon solutions are able to provide a reliable, stable and clean source of energy for the development of African countries,” Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom Central and Southern Africa, mentioned.
During the discussion, experts shared strategies for diversifying Africa’s energy mix, including the integration of nuclear and solar energy alongside storage systems, while also addressing existing infrastructure vulnerabilities. They examined global public-private partnerships in the implementation of nuclear power projects and established strategic goals for energy sector development.
“We are confident that nuclear technology can play a key role in the continent’s energy transition. And we are pleased to share our experience in building of the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant with other countries in Africa. As we watch this project come to fruition, we are all witnessing the successful utilisitaion of advanced energy technologies to build a sustainable future,” Mohammed Saad Dwiddar commented.
Rosatom’s Electric Power Division hosted a new series of virtual tours to support its exhibition at the forum held from 5-7 November. During these three days, visitors could participate in 360° virtual tours of the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant (NPP) and the floating nuclear power plant (FNPP). Each tour featured detailed commentary that highlighted key aspects of the projects and their equipment.
The African Energy Week Forum serves as a significant platform for discussing the future of Africa’s energy sector, gathering industry leaders, investors, and executives from government agencies and private companies.
Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation is a diversified holding company that consolidates assets across energy, engineering, and construction. Its activities encompass the production of innovative non-nuclear products, logistics and development of the Northern Sea Route, and the implementation of environmental projects. The state corporation consists of over 450 enterprises and organisations employing approximately 400,000 people.
Rosatom is the largest producer of low-carbon electricity in Russia, generating about 20% of the nation’s total electricity output. The company holds the leading position worldwide in terms of its portfolio of nuclear power plant construction, with 39 power units (including six small modular units) at various stages of development across 10 countries.
