REGIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION

Building Resilience, Integration and Sustainability Across Southern Africa’s Energy Systems
Southern Africa‘s energy trade is in the middle of profound transformations given upcoming gas developments in Mozambique and new discoveries onshore Zimbabwe and offshore Namibia. The region is already host to the continent‘s deepest and most integrated power pools, but gas trade offers significant opportunities to address energy needs and affordability across the region. We gather a wide range of private, public and institutional actors to understand the future of the region‘s energy cooperation and investments.

Key areas of discussion:

What are the key challenges and opportunities in developing regional energy infrastructure across Southern Africa, and how can cross-border cooperation be enhanced to overcome these challenges?
How can harmonizing policy and regulatory frameworks among Southern African countries facilitate more efficient energy trade and cooperation within the region? What steps are needed to achieve this?
What are the main barriers to attracting investment in Southern Africa’s energy sector, and how can regional collaboration improve access to financing for energy projects? What role do public-private partnerships (PPPs) play in this context?
With a global push towards renewable energy sources, what will be the role of hydrocarbons in Southern Africa’s economic development and how can Southern African countries collaborate to accelerate the adoption of cleaner energy technologies? What role do international partnerships play in this transition?
The role of technology in delivering power and energy that is cleaner, accessible and affordable

Tuesday 08 October 15:45 - 16:30 Plenary Stage

Opening Ceremony

Add to calendar 10/08/2024 15:45 10/08/2024 16:30 REGIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION Building Resilience, Integration and Sustainability Across Southern Africa’s Energy Systems
Southern Africa‘s energy trade is in the middle of profound transformations given upcoming gas developments in Mozambique and new discoveries onshore Zimbabwe and offshore Namibia. The region is already host to the continent‘s deepest and most integrated power pools, but gas trade offers significant opportunities to address energy needs and affordability across the region. We gather a wide range of private, public and institutional actors to understand the future of the region‘s energy cooperation and investments.

Key areas of discussion:

What are the key challenges and opportunities in developing regional energy infrastructure across Southern Africa, and how can cross-border cooperation be enhanced to overcome these challenges?
How can harmonizing policy and regulatory frameworks among Southern African countries facilitate more efficient energy trade and cooperation within the region? What steps are needed to achieve this?
What are the main barriers to attracting investment in Southern Africa’s energy sector, and how can regional collaboration improve access to financing for energy projects? What role do public-private partnerships (PPPs) play in this context?
With a global push towards renewable energy sources, what will be the role of hydrocarbons in Southern Africa’s economic development and how can Southern African countries collaborate to accelerate the adoption of cleaner energy technologies? What role do international partnerships play in this transition?
The role of technology in delivering power and energy that is cleaner, accessible and affordable