Rosatom reaffirmed its commitment as a key partner for African countries in achieving energy balance by hosting the discussion “From Vision to Action: Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition through Green Innovation” at African Energy Week 2024 (AEW 2024), the continent’s premier industry event which finished on 8 November in Cape Town, South Africa.
Participating in numerous discussions on energy balance and sustainable development Rosatom organised a panel discussion “From Vision to Action: Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition through Green Innovation”. Participants discussed the balance between energy security, socio-economic development and global decarbonisation goals during the session. Speakers included: Loyiso Tyabashe, CEO, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa); Beke Nxumalo, Group Executive for Generation, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Mohammed Saad Dwiddar, Project Manager of El-Dabaa NPP Project; Vladimir Aptekarev, Deputy General Director for Shipbuilding, Floating Energy and Marine Engineering of Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering Division; Evgenii Liapunov, Deputy Director General – Chief Engineer, PJSC “Rosseti”, and 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 session, experts discussed strategies for diversifying Africa’s energy mix, including the integration of nuclear and solar energy with storage systems, and discussed existing infrastructure vulnerabilities during the discussion. They also reviewed the global experience of public-private partnerships for the implementation of nuclear power plant projects and formulated strategic goals for the development of the energy sector.
“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 use of advanced energy technologies to build a sustainable future,” Mohammed Saad Dwiddar commented.
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The African Energy Week Forum is an important discussion platform for the future of Africa’s energy landscape which brings together industry leaders, investors and executives from both state agencies and private companies.
Rosatom is a diversified holding company that unites assets in the fields of energy, engineering and construction. Rosatom’s activities also include production of innovative non-nuclear products, logistics and development of the Northern Sea Route, and implementation of environmental projects. The state corporation unites more than 450 enterprises and organisations employing about 400 thousand people. The company is the largest producer of low-carbon electricity in Russia providing about 20 % of the total electricity volume produced in the country. Rosatom ranks first in the world in terms of its portfolio of orders for the construction of nuclear power plants: 39 power units (including six small modular units) are at various stages of implementation in 10 countries.
Rosatom offers foreign customers a comprehensive solution that provides access to the entire line of products and services throughout the nuclear power plant’s (NPP) life. It includes not only the construction of NPPs using Russian technologies, but also the creation and development of nuclear infrastructure in the country; assistance in forming the relevant legislative framework; training and retraining of national personnel; involvement of a local industry in the project; fuel supply and maintenance of NPPs; assistance in their operation; spent nuclear fuel (SNF) management; and effective public awareness of nuclear energy.
Rosatom seeks to develop cooperation with African companies in the creation of integrated infrastructure projects, including initiatives that benefit the countries and contribute to the development of regional alliances and cross-border projects. The company strives to emphasise the importance of its sustainable and green technologies for achieving technological independence and carbon neutrality of African countries.
