The Annual Meeting Place for Africa's Power Sector

The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) is the global investment meeting for Africa’s power, energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors. Now in its 20th year, AEF brings together senior decision-makers active in Africa's energy sector to form partnerships, identify opportunities and collectively move the industry forward. AEF has a loyal following of credible players working in the power space, and a track record of delivering a valuable networking experience.

Africa Energy Forum 2018 | 19-22 June

Come and help us celebrate 20 years of projects, deals and partnerships at the 20th anniversary of the Africa Energy Forum in Mauritius. We're taking the Forum to Africa to mark the occasion, hosting AEF on the beautiful island of Mauritius. Sponsorship opportunities are selling fast so if you're interested in finding out more, please contact our team

The Annual Meeting Place for Africa's Power Sector

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Africa Energy Forum 2017 highlights

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We're delighted to announce that the 20th anniversary of the Africa Energy Forum will take place in Africa for the first time. AEF 2018 will be hosted on the beautiful island of Mauritius from 19-22 June- the only country on the continent to boast 100% energy access. Take a look at the highlights from the 2017 Forum in Copenhagen. Last year we were delighted to welcome over 100 public sector participants – our highest number yet – 370 speakers and 2000 delegates representing 77 countries - proof the sector continues to gain strong momentum and stakeholders are more active than ever in moving projects forward.

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Who attends?

AEF attracts over 2,000 senior-level representatives comprised of governments, utilities, regulators, power developers, policy makers, EPC contractors, institutional investors, development banks, commercial banks, fund managers, private equity investors, multilateral financial institutions, technology providers, consultants, law firms, IOCs & NOCs and large energy consumers to debate energy solutions, establish new connections and make decisions at the highest level.

The AEF 2018 Programme: an overview

Gas- discover which countries are moving on gas-to-power, critical issues stalling progress and the latest on Africa’s established gas markets as well as newly emerging gas economies

Renewables- learn where the next project opportunities lie for solar, wind, hydropower & geothermal, the countries, companies and individuals leading the field and the relationship between on-grid & off-grid projects & technologies

Project finance- examine financing options for temporary and permanent power solutions, debate what pension funds and private equity investors are really looking for, the role of DFIs, and how to increase engagement from private sector investors

Ministerial addresses- hear from Africa’s energy leaders on their countries’ natural resources, strategic visions for the future and unique approaches to the development and financing of power projects.

Country & regional focus sessions – dive into targeted discussions about the countries and regions that matter most to you- projects, key players, and government strategies to increase power generation and encourage investment

Workshops & seminars- learn about the latest energy technologies, gain a unique perspective from an industry expert and discover new business partners

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AEF 2018 sponsors

ABB

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years,...

ABSA

Absa Bank Limited (Absa Bank) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest financial services groups. Absa offers a range of retail, business, corporate and investment banking and wealth management...

Access Power

Access Power is a developer, owner and operator of power plants in emerging and frontier markets and one of the fastest growing independent power producers in emerging markets. Access Power is currently developing renewable energy projects worth over US$1 billion in 23 countries across Africa and...

Actis

Actis is a leading investor in growth markets with over US$12bn raised since inception and a growing portfolio of investments across Asia, Africa and Latin America. The firm identifies investment opportunities in response to two trends: rising domestic consumption and the need for sustained...

ADC Projects

ADC Projects is a project developer and supplier of life cycle management services in the global energy sector. We have offices in Johannesburg, Maputo and Hong Kong and a full-time presence in Europe. Our vision is to develop and own, with partners, projects in the global energy sector and be the...

AFDB

Africa Capital Digest (AFCD)

Africa Capital Digest is the leading source of original and curated industry news, comment and opinion for global private capital investors and their advisors who are sourcing, evaluating and executing private equity, infrastructure and venture capital transactions in Africa. Whether you are...

Africa Outlook

Africa Outlook is a digital and print product aimed at boardroom and hands-on decision-makers across a wide range of industries on the continent. With content compiled by our experienced editorial team, complemented by an in-house design and production team ensuring delivery to the highest...

Africa50

Africa50 is a pan-African infrastructure investment platform with over $800 million in capital that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects. Its investor base is composed of 25 African governments, two African central banks, and the AfDB, which played a key...

African Business

African Business Magazine are market leaders in providing country supplements, industry reports and market intelligence on Africa.

African Energy

African Energy is a respected source of independent analysis on the continent’s energy industries, produced by Cross-border Information (CbI), a globally recognised business intelligence company with a long established research focus on the politics, energy and financial sector trends of Africa and...

African Review

Published since 1966, African Review of Business and Technology is the most successful Pan-African business publication. It has the largest audited circulation of a business magazine in the area and carries over 80% of the international advertising in the market. Its readership includes senior...

AIIM

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a member of Old Mutual Alternative Investments* (OMAI), is the most experienced infrastructure equity investment manager on the continent, with a proven track record across seven African infrastructure funds over the last 18 years. AIIM’s team of...

Aksa Energy

AKSA, with its foundations dating back to the 1950s, has been a leader of the energy sector. Always committed to customer satisfaction and trust, the Company is focused on power generation, natural gas distribution, energy generation and electricity distribution and sales. The Group makes...

ALN

ALN is an alliance of leading African corporate law firms currently in sixteen key African jurisdictions, including Algeria, Botswana, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. ALN firms have established...

ALSF

The African Legal Support Facility (“ALSF” or “Facility”) is a public international institution hosted by the African Development Bank (“AfDB”). The Facility is dedicated to providing legal advice and capacity building to African countries on complex commercial contract negotiations, creditor...

Altaaqa Global

Altaaqa Global, a subsidiary of the Zahid Group, a Saudi conglomerate, has been selected by Caterpillar Inc. to deliver multi-megawatt turnkey power solutions worldwide. We provide reliable and cost-effective electricity generation capacity to countries, utilities and industries. We design, install...

Alternative Energy Africa

Alternative Energy Africa is the continent’s first magazine dedicated to literally filling the energy information gap in Africa. Alternative Energy Africa provides its readers updates on private sector projects, government initiatives, business and investment news, and strategies for a thriving...

Anergi

Ansaldo Energia

Ansaldo Energia Group is a global player in the power generation market and one of the world largest supplier, installer and service provider for power generation plants and components. It is a full-cycle, integrated operator, with the capabilities to build turnkey power plants on green field sites...

Asia Outlook

Asia Outlook is a digital and print product aimed at boardroom and hands-on decision-makers across a wide range of industries on the continent. With content compiled by our experienced production team ensuring delivery to the highest standards, we look to promote the latest in engaging news,...

Associação Lusófona de Energias Renováveis (ALER)

ALER is a non-profit association with the mission to promote renewable energies in Portuguese-speaking countries. As such, ALER will facilitate business opportunities by supporting the private sector, will liaise with national and international authorities to create a favourable regulatory...

Axa Africa

AXA Africa Specialty Risks offers a comprehensive range of specialty risk insurance products to give businesses in Africa the confidence to grow and investors the protection they require to seize emerging opportunities. We combine broad geographic coverage, product flexibility and on-the-ground...

Azura Power

Azura Power is a developer, financier, acquirer and operator of Independent Power Plants (IPPs) across Africa. Our ambition is to build the continent's leading power generation platform. We utilise our project development, industry expertise and financing skills to develop, acquire and finance...

Baker and Mackenzie

Baker McKenzie is best known as the ‘Global Law Firm of Choice for Africa’, advising many of the most dynamic and successful global business organisations through more than 4,000 locally qualified lawyers and 6,000 professional staff in 77 offices in 47 countries. The Firm is known for its global...

Bolloré Transport & Logistics

Bolloré Transport & Logistics is one of the world's leading transportation groups with 36,000 employees spread among 105 countries throughout Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa where it carries out its business activities in ports, freight forwarding, railways and energy. It is also a major...

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is an international law firm, formed by the combination of Bryan Cave and Berwin Leighton Paisner. The firm is structured in a way few firms are, as a fully integrated global team. With a platform of over 1,600 lawyers spread across 32 offices in 11 countries in North...

Building Energy

Building Energy is an international company operating as a Global Integrated IPP in the Renewable Energy Industry which produces electricity from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydro. The company sells electricity under long-term revenue contracts that ensure sustainable...

Bushveld Energy

Bushveld Energy Limited is an energy storage solutions provider focusing on the African market, with registered offices in Mauritius and a wholly owned subsidiary in South Africa. Bushveld Energy recognises that electricity in Africa intersects paramount potential for social transformation with an...

BWSC

Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S (BWSC) is a world-leading designer, turnkey contractor, operator and service provider for diesel-fueled power plants, as well as for selected renewable and waste-to-energy technologies. BWSC also specialises in power barges (floating power stations...

Canadian Commercial Corporation

Canadian Commercial Corporation Established in 1946, the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is a federal Crown Corporation within Canada’s International Trade portfolio mandated to grow trade between Canada and other nations. CCC supports the development of trade by helping Canadian exporters...

CDC

CDC is the UK government-owned development finance institution. It supports investing in businesses throughout Africa and South Asia, to create jobs and make a lasting difference to people's lives. CDC has a six-decade heritage as an investor and lender in African power, and has directly or...

CEDIGAZ

Cedigaz is an international association dedicated to natural gas information, created in 1961 by a group of international gas companies and the Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP Energies Nouvelles). It is based near Paris. Cedigaz has more than 100 members in 40 countries. Cedigaz' goals consist in...

CHINT

CHINT Electric Co., Ltd is a subsidiary of CHINT Group Corporation, which is the leading player in the high-voltage electrical equipment manufacturing（such as power transformer, distribution transformers, gas insulated switches (GIS), circuit breakers and disconnectors, insulators, surge arresters...

Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy a Kohler Company is a specialist in distributed power generation and combined heat and power technology. The company is an authorised distributor and service provider for GE’s reciprocating engines business in 25 countries. Clarke Energy has been operating in West Africa since 2002...

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance has a proven track record advising on high profile, market-first transactions in the African energy sector, including the recent award-winning Hakan Power Project (Rwanda), Amandi Power Project (Ghana), Maamba Power Project (Zambia), Azura Edo IPP (Nigeria) and the first (geothermal...

Club of Mozambique

Club of Mozambique is your online gateway to Mozambique, offering up-to-date information and news relating to business, politics and other economic activities in Mozambique. We are a leading news source, giving global brands access to an affluent online audience through our media partnerships.We...

Construction Review

Construction Review, www.constructionreviewonline.com, is a leading African monthly construction journal for the construction industry. For over 20-years the magazine has enjoyed the readership of architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers, interior designers, developers, building...

DBSA

The Development Bank of Southern Africa is one of the leading development financial institutions on the continent. We offer an integrated value chain which includes e.g. project consulting, project preparation, deal syndication, finance, implementation and maintenance solutions for socio-economic...

Denham Capital

Denham Capital is a global private equity firm focused on energy and resources, with over $9 billion of invested and committed capital. Denham Capital focuses its investment activity around three key sectors: Power, Oil & Gas and Mining. Denham Capital has been investing in Africa since 2008,...

Dentons

Dentons is the world's first polycentric global law firm. A top 20 firm on the Acritas 2015 Global Elite Brand Index, the Firm is committed to challenging the status quo in delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value in new and inventive ways. Driven to provide clients a competitive...

Desert Technologies

Dii Desert Energy

Dii Desert Energy was launched in 2009 as an international industry initiative for improving market conditions for renewables in the deserts and for examining the synergies to be captured through connecting the power markets of Europe, North Africa and West Asia. The Platform connects the public...

Diplomatic Times

Diplomatic Times (formerly Diplomatic Call) is a foreign affairs media and research hub that incites intelligent discussions from the heart of the Diplomatic and International Investments and Business Communities in Ghana and the African continent. Our platforms provide a unique insight into the...

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is one of the most active law firms in Africa, with a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers working in the energy sector and a widespread and established local presence across the continent through DLA Piper Africa. Our extensive global reach and strong local market knowledge allows us to...

DNV GL

DNV GL is a global quality assurance and risk management company. Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, we enable our customers to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. Operating in more than 100 countries, our professionals are dedicated to...

EAIF

Energy Private Developers (EPD)

ERM

ERM is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. We have more than 160 offices in over 40 countries and territories employing more than 4,500 people who work on projects around the world. We have worked with...

ESI Africa

ESI Africa is the trusted knowledge source for the pan-African electricity supply industry. Utilities, regulators, governments and their partners have used ESI Africa for over 19 years as their chosen platform for engagement. We are renowned for high quality insightful editorial and interviews,...

European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank is one of the largest financiers of sustainable energy projects in the world. Access to sustainable and modern energy services is prerequisite for meeting basic human needs and for economic and social development. This is the seventh UN Sustainable Development Goal, and...

Fieldstone Africa

Fieldstone is an independent investment banking boutique and was founded in 1990. The firm is 100% employee-owned and has more than 60 professionals with principal offices in New York, London, Berlin, Hyderabad, Johannesburg and Kuala Lumpur. The firm is focused on the energy and infrastructure...

Finnfund

Finnfund, the Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd, is a Finnish development financier. Our aim is to foster sustainable development by providing long-term risk capital for private projects in developing countries. Investment criteria include profitability, sustainability and positive...

FMO

FMO (the Netherlands Development Finance Company) is the Dutch development bank. FMO supports sustainable private sector growth in developing and emerging markets by investing in ambitious entrepreneurs. FMO believes a strong private sector leads to economic and social development, empowering...

Galileo Technologies

For the last thirty years we have been developing goods and services to make natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen production, transportation and consumption economically feasible. Our unconventional solutions provide efficient energy to 70 countries. This way, we offer customized solutions for our...

Gilkes Hydro

Gilkes offer a reputable single source solution for a range of hydropower turbines, providing efficient, clean, renewable energy. Our range of Pelton, Francis and Turgo Turbines cover high, medium and low head projects capable of generating up to 20MW per unit with a Streamline range designed for...

Global Affairs Canada

Globeleq

Globeleq is a leading investor, developer, owner and operator of electricity generation projects in Africa. Its experienced team of professionals have built a diverse portfolio of independent power plants, generating more than 1,200 MW across 8 projects in 5 countries. The company has around 2,...

Green Yellow Indian Ocean

Initially born in France in 2008, Greenyellow has been expanding ever since. We are now a leading energy player, with solid investments capacities and teams & projects on 4 continents. Today, our aim is to develop further our Africa and Indian Ocean Business Units to answer the tremendous...

GuarantCo

GuarantCo, is a local currency guarantee fund set up to encourage the use of local currency financing for infrastructure projects, in order to mitigate the currency miss-match risk between local currency revenues and the foreign currency debt obligations that persist in many infrastructure projects...

Herbert Smith Freehills

Operating from 27 offices across EMEA, Asia Pacific and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. We provide many of the world’s most important organisations with access to market-leading dispute...

HIMOINSA

“HIMOINSA is a global corporation that designs, manufactures and distributes power generation equipment worldwide. The company adds incomparable application and engineering know-how, excellent design and service capabilities, delivering value beyond the equipment it produces. HIMOINSA offers diesel...

Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells is a leading global law firm. Recognised as one of the global elite, we are renowned for our experience in infrastructure, energy and social development projects in Africa. Having worked on the continent for several decades we have experience of working in some the world's most...

ICEX

ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, assisted by the network of 98 Spanish Embassy’s Economic and Comercial Offices, is the Governmental Agency serving Spanish Companies to promote their exports and facilitate their international expansion. ICEX also works to attract foreign investment to Spain.

IFC

IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the...

inAfrica24

inAfrica24.com is the world’s first advertising agency and portal of B2B events in Africa. It is a unique B2B platform actively promoting important trade shows, exhibitions, conferences and B2B meetings worldwide, with focus on investing in Africa.

Infra Co Africa

InfraCo Africa seeks to alleviate poverty by mobilising investment into sub-Saharan infrastructure projects. We do this by funding teams of experienced project developers or by investing directly into projects which need the financial commitment and leverage that InfraCo Africa can bring. Our...

Infra PPP

InfraPPP World is the new and definitive social media tool that will allow our clients to get the latest and updated knowledge on infrastructure and PPP: · The latest and most relevant news of the infra&PPP sector at a global scale: EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific (APAC) · Every new market...

Interplast

Interplast, a limited liability company, was incorporated in Ghana in 1970 in consultation with the Ghana Water and Sewerage Corporation. We provide high quality unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) pipes, High Density Polyethylene pipes (HDPE) for Gas and Water applications, HDPE Corrugated...

Investec

Investec is an international specialist bank and asset manager that provides a diverse range of financial products and services to a select client base in three principal markets, the UK and Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia/Australia as well as certain other countries. Investec and its Power...

IPP Journal

IPP Journal is an internet knowledge platform focused on the energy finance sector where subscribers can get valuable information, such as daily news and databases of projects, M&A transactions, institutional and PE investors, companies and job offers. We aggregate, elaborate and distribute...

IPS

It is a leading online portal for sharing knowledge about Indian Power Sector. Our subscribers and visitors are mostly Power Sector Executives who look for a single window portal to get updates and also through our free reports get info about the market. We provide updated news and analysis to our...

Jacobsen Elektro AS

Jacobsen Elektro was established in 1891 as an electro-technical company. The Main office is still located in Norway. Since the company was established, Jacobsen Elektro has grown into a complete turn-key supplier of equipment and systems for the power industry including power generation,...

JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is a global leader in the solar industry. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile,...

Joule Africa

Joule Africa: Joule Africa is a developer owner-operator of sustainable power projects across Africa. In addition to its 143MW Bumbuna II hydro project in Sierra Leone, Joule Africa is developing Kpep, a 485MW hydro project in Cameroon, while considering various options for its third project. Joule...

juwi Renewable Energies

juwi Renewable Energies in South Africa is part of the international juwi Group, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies since 1996. Our business is focused on Solar and Onshore Wind Energy and we offer Project Development, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and...

Karpowership

Karpowership is the only owner, operator and builder of the first Powership (floating power plant) fleet in the world. Since 2010, 15 Powerships have been completed with a total installed capacity of 2,800 MW. Additional 5,000 MW of Powerships are either under construction or in the pipeline....

KfW DEG

KfW Development Bank has been helping the German Federal Government to achieve its goals in development policy and international development cooperation for more than 50 years. In this regard, we are both an experienced bank and a development institution with financing expertise. On behalf of the...

Lekela

Lekela is a renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects which supply much-needed clean energy to communities across Africa. Through a platform built to develop, own and operate wind and solar assets, Lekela draws from its team members extensive experience, and from its...

Lockton

As the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker and risk advisory firm Lockton’s professionals are free from shareholder demands. Our sole priority is to deliver our clients the best in risk management and insurance consulting. Lockton Global Energy. Lockton Global Energy (LGE)...

MAN Diesel & Turbo SE

MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, based in Augsburg, Germany, is the world’s leading provider of large-bore diesel engines and turbomachinery for marine and stationary applications. It designs two-stroke and four-stroke engines that are manufactured both by the company and by its licensees. The engines...

Manitoba Hydro International (MHI)

Manitoba Hydro International (MHI) assists clients around the world to deliver electricity and natural gas efficiently, effectively, and in a sustainable manner. As a wholly owned subsidiary of one of the largest and longest-standing energy utilities in Canada, MHI has provided utility...

MARENA

The Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency (MARENA) was set up in January 2016 (Act no. 11 of 2015) to oversee and promote the development of renewable energy in Mauritius. The Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency was proclaimed to the Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 100 of 3 October 2015. The...

Marubeni Corporation

Marubeni Corporation, with over 150 years of its history, is one of the leading Japanese trading and investment conglomerate in Japan. With 120 offices in 67 countries around the world, the total revenue for the fiscal year ended on March 2014 was US$ 68.5 billion with a net income of US$ 2.0...

Masen

Masen has recently become responsible for the development of all renewable energies in Morocco, including the implementation and promotion of the NOOR Solar Plan. Masen is working, alongside ONEE on the best way to coordinate their organization and efforts to reach Morocco’s target of 52%...

Mauritius Commercial Bank

MCB Group is an integrated banking and financial services player, offering a comprehensive range of tailored and innovative solutions to its retail, corporate and institutional clients. Alongside consolidating its leading banking position in Mauritius, the Group has diversified its activities into...

METKA

METKA is a leading international energy sector contractor, working with its clients and partners throughout Africa to bring critical power projects to life. Beyond its core strength in power plant construction, METKA leverages the significant development and management expertise of its group...

Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA)

MESIA is the largest solar trade association in the Middle East and North Africa region . Established in 2009, the association represents over 120 international and local organizations including investors, installers, manufacturers, law firms, consultancies, policymakers and banks. MESIA is...

MJBI

At MJB International (MJB) we leverage our 50 years’ of global experience supporting the operational and engineering needs of operators of industrial gas turbines, to develop power generation projects in markets with a growing demand for power. MJB is committed to delivering sustainable and...

Modec

Established in 1968, MODEC has been providing competitive floating solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry and is recognized as a leading specialist for FPSOs, FSOs, FLNGs, TLPs, Production Semi-submersibles and MOPUs. MODEC is headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo stock exchange...

Nedbank

Nedbank CIB is the Corporate and Investment banking division of the Nedbank Group, one of the four largest banking groups in South Africa. Covering the full spectrum of corporate and investment banking requirements, every solution we offer is characterised by fresh thinking, creative design and a...

Norfund

Norfund is a state-owned investment fund mandated to develop sustainable enterprises in developing countries. Norfund invests in clean energy, financial institutions and agribusinesses. The main investment region is Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as selected countries in Asia and Latin America. Clean...

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa,...

Petroleum Africa

Petroleum Africa is the world's leading monthly magazine dedicated to providing in-depth upstream and downstream coverage of key issues affecting the fast-paced oil and gas industries of Africa, the last great exploration frontier. Its broad-based coverage and analysis of current activities...

Phanes Group

Phanes Group is an international solar energy developer, investment and asset manager, strategically headquartered in Dubai with a local footprint in sub-Saharan Africa, through its office in Nigeria, the region’s largest economy. Cumulatively, the company’s global clean power contribution is in...

PIDG

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) catalyses private investment in infrastructure in the frontier markets of sub-Saharan Africa and south and south-east Asia to boost economic development and combat poverty. PIDG companies invest at every stage of the infrastructure development...

Power Africa

Power Africa is a U.S. government-led initiative, coordinated by USAID, that leverages the resources of 12 U.S. Government agencies, 16 bilateral and multilateral development partners, and over 140 private sector partners, to achieve two ambitious targets to expand access to electricity across sub-...

Prodiel

Prodiel is a technological and industrial company specializing in the engineering, development, construction and maintenance of electrical (LV-MV-HV) and renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, telecommunications and gas and water treatment infrastructure. It is a company that strives for...

Proparco

Proparco is the private-sector financing arm of Agence Française de Développement (AFD). For 40 years we provide funding and support to both businesses and financial institutions in developing and emerging-market countries. We seek to partner projects in key development sectors: infrastructure with...

Rand Merchant Bank

Rand Merchant Bank, a division of JSE-listed FirstRand Bank Limited, (RMB) is the investment banking arm of the FirstRand Group – one of Africa’s largest financial services providers. RMB is a leading player in the African infrastructure and project finance sector, offering advisory and funding...

RLSF

In 2017, KfW, the German development bank and the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) launched a guarantee facility for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with renewable energy projects operating in Africa. The Facility known as the RLSF (Regional Liquidity Support Facility), aims to fill a...

RTI International

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and...

SES

SES is a leading Power Provider serving temporary and medium term energy needs across the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia region. SES offers fast track turnkey power rental solutions to help our customers maximize on productivity and profitability, while minimizing on downtime and resources...

SGG Global Business (Mauritius) Ltd

SGG Group is a leading fund and investor services firm providing a comprehensive range of compliance, administration and asset services to alternative investment funds, international companies, HNW families and entrepreneurs. From our early beginnings in the Private Clients space, we have evolved...

Shearman and Sterling

Shearman & Sterling’s success is built on our clients’ success. We have a long and distinguished history of supporting our clients wherever they do business, from major financial centers to emerging and growth markets. Our Africa practice have advised sponsors, commercial lenders, investment...

Shell

Shell is the leading international oil company in integrated gas, which comprises LNG and GTL. Gas makes up more than half of Shell’s total production and is used by our customers to generate electricity, power industrial production, heat homes and fuel ships and trucks. We have around 26 million...

Siemens

Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the...

Sotravic

Standard Bank

Standard Bank South Africa is the largest operating entity of Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Standard Bank Group reported total assets of R1,98 trillion (about USD128 billion) at 31 December 2015, while its market capitalisation was R184 billion (about USD11,8 billion). In...

Standard Chartered Bank

We are a leading international banking group, with more than a 150-year history in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, Here for good. We are present in...

Sterling and Wilson

Sterling and Wilson is an excellent example of how the Shapoorji Pallonji family has nurtured long term associations with its business partners. The Mistry and Daruvala families have been partners in Sterling and Wilson for 3 generations. This partnership will only grow stronger, as the 4th...

Swedfund

Swedfund International AB is the Swedish government’s development finance institution. Through sustainable investments in local businesses we contribute to the economic, environmental and social development in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Since 1979,...

Symbion Power

Symbion Power is a US Independent Power Producer based in New York City and one of the largest American investors in the Power Sector in Africa. With an established presence on the continent, since 2014 it has invested in 1,378 MW of installed generating capacity in Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda,...

Synergy Consulting

Synergy has financially closed US$ 25+ Billion tendered projects and negotiated deals in 50+ countries in Asia, Middle East, Americas, Europe and Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa,...

Tetra Tech

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3), a Tetra Tech company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, is a leading PPP advisory services and capacity building provider. Working with governments, corporations, multilateral institutions, and financial entities, IP3 enables clients to...

The British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA)

The British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) is the National Trade Association of the UK solar photovoltaic industry. The BPVA is a strong political and commercial organisation. As an influential and trusted voice of the industry, we have made a significant contribution to the emergence of the UK’s...

The Canadian Trade Commissioner

Trade Commissioner Service The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) promotes Canada's economic interests in global markets, and provides its clients with practical advice on foreign markets and on-the-ground intelligence to help them make better, timelier, and more cost-effective decisions in...

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC)

CEC: A trusted and reliable partner in energy The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC), is a Zambian incorporated power transmission, generation and distribution Company with interests in optic fibre based telecommunications, in Zambia and the Sub-Saharan African region. A member of Southern...

The French Renewable Energy Association (SER)

The French Renewable Energy Association (SER) was established in 1993 to promote the interests of industrials and professionals in the sector to public authorities, parliament and all bodies in charge of energy, industry, employment, the environment and research. It groups industrials from all of...

The Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU)

The Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU). IFU - Investment Fund for Developing Countries is an independent government-owned development finance institution. We provide risk capital and advice to companies wishing to do business in Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe....

The Oil and Gas Year

Since it was established in 2005, TOGY has developed from strength to strength to become a recognised actor in the global energy industry. By working hand in hand with established international names and newcomers, we are now a preferred corporate and institutional communications vehicle. Our...

Trade & Development Bank (TDB)

Trade and Development Bank (TDB) also known as the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, (formerly called PTA Bank), is an African regional development financial institution established in 1985. The Bank’s mandate is to finance and foster trade, socio-economic development and...

Trinity International

Trinity International LLP, founded in 2006, is a niche projects, finance, corporate and commercial law firm, with a particular focus in Africa. The firm acts for developers/sponsors, borrowers, financial institutions, investors, equity funds and governments / public sector entities. Trinity has...

UL works to help renewable energy manufacturers, developers, owners, investors, lenders, utilities and policy makers navigate the risk and complexity associated with renewable energy. We have become a trusted advisor by providing access to proven science and expert engineering, and by offering...

Uniper Energy Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd

Uniper Energy Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Uniper Kraftwerke Gmbh, and a member of Uniper Group. The Uniper Group has a generating capacity of approximately 36GW and roughly 12,000 employees operating in over 40 locations worldwide. Uniper Energy Southern Africa (Pty)...

Vestas

Every single day, Vestas wind turbines deliver clean energy that supports the global fight against climate change. Wind power from Vestas’ more than 54,900 wind turbines currently reduces carbon emissions by over 60 million tons of carbon dioxide every year, while at the same time building energy...

Wärtsilä Energy Solutions

Wärtsilä Energy Solutions is a leading global supplier of flexible baseload power plants of up to 600 MW operating on various gaseous and liquid fuels. Our portfolio includes unique solutions for peaking, reserve and load-following power generation, as well as for balancing intermittent power...

White & Case

White & Case is a leading global law firm with 42 offices in 30 countries. We are distinguished by the depth and scope of our legal advisory services and unmatched experience in both established and emerging markets. Our lawyers in Johannesburg, Cairo, London, Paris, New York, Beijing,...

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