PRETORIA, October 12. /TASS/. African Energy Week (AEW), the largest event of its kind on the continent, has kicked off in Cape Town in the southwestern part of South Africa, eNCA TV channel reported.
Some 10,000 representatives from all segments of the energy sector, including personnel from 1,500 companies across more than 100 countries, have arrived in Cape Town to participate, the report said. The main theme of this year’s event is "Invest in African Energies: Affordable and Abundant Energy Additions."
Russia is represented at the AEW by almost twenty companies. On October 13, a Russian business mission under the Made in Russia national brand will take place as part of the event. The mission comprises 13 companies interested in developing partnerships with businesses in South Africa and other African nations. The Russian Export Center is organizing the mission. The Russia-Africa Energy Investment Forum will take place on October 15, showcasing the most promising projects in the energy sector. The forum’s primary goal is to transform partnerships into commercially viable projects.
The program of African Energy Week features around 100 key events, including investment forums and business workshops. The primary objective of the event is to attract capital to Africa’s energy sector for the exploration and development of new fields, the expansion of energy infrastructure, in the gas industry in the first place, and the implementation of advanced production methods, including in the green energy sector. Ensuring Africa’s energy security is a key item on the agenda. The AEW will run until October 16.