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AOW 2021: Sahara Group Advocates Measured Transition in Africa's Upstream Sector

Nov 08, 2021   •   by   •   Source: Proshare   •   eye-icon 955 views

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Astrong delegation from leading energy conglomerate Sahara Group will canvassthe adoption of an "Africa appropriate" transition agenda in the continent'supstream sector at the Africa Oil Week in Dubai, Executive Director, MorotiAdedoyin-Adeyinka has said.

 

Adedoyin-Adeyinkasaid the event which kicks off on November 8 needs to consider the disparatedevelopment level in Africa when discussing how best the continent and itsglobal partners should approach the desirable goal of energy transition. "Weneed to have realistic goals and milestones that will ultimately enhance energytransition in Africa in a manner that leaves no one behind. Sahara Group as aforemost promoter of access to energy and sustainable environments is delightedto join other African and global stakeholders to help shape a sustainablefuture for upstream business in Africa, she said.

 

Accordingto her, a "responsible and cleaner" production and consumption of energy inAfrica holds the key to unlocking economic prosperity on the continent. "We areincreasingly witnessing a paradigm shift in oil and gas policies and operationsin Africa, and this is commendable. How and when Africa achieves energytransition remains a huge talking point for the world at large and we need tokeep the conversation going at AOW and other platforms. We envision thatdesired future at Sahara Group, and we are already aligning our operations,investments and partnerships in this regard," she added.

 

Scheduled to speak on "Diversity and Inclusion", Adedoyin-Adeyinka will be joined by Henry Menkiti,Chief Operating Officer, Asharami Energy (a Sahara Group Upstream Company),Nicolas Mignot, Chief Financial Officer, Sahara Energy Int'l Geneva, KolaMotajo, Vice President, Treasury, Sahara Energy Int'l Geneva, Andrew Laven,Chief Operating Officer, Sahara Energy Resources, Dubai, and Temitope Olagbami,Head, Corporate Finance, Sahara Group.

 

Menkiti,Mignot and Laven will speak on panels focused on Safeguarding and StrengtheningAfrican Upstream Portfolios through Technology & Innovation, setting thegreen agenda, and evolution of financing. "Bringing energy to life responsiblyis a brand promise that propels our operations across Africa, Asia, Europe andthe Middle East and we remain committed to using the agency of thoughtleadership to promote global access to sustainable energy," Adedoyin-Adeyinkastated.

 

Nowat its 27th year, the AOW is a global platform that facilitatesconversations, investments and thought leadership in Africa's upstream sector,bringing together governments, national and international oil companies,independents, investors, and service providers.

 

Theevent will among other issues examine the role of diversity and inclusionwithin Africa's energy transition, set the context for Africa's energytransition, explore where the greatest impact be made within the hydrocarbonindustry to address ESG goals and highlight how to promote traditional energyprojects to green-minded investors and funds.

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