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Exploring Africa’s Energy Potential: Highlights from the Africa Energy Forum in Kenya

Jul 24, 2023 | News

The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to discuss and explore opportunities in Africa’s thriving energy sector. At the recent forum held in Kenya, attendees deliberated the continent’s energy potential and the steps needed to accelerate its sustainable development.

Kenyan President, William Ruto’s comments during the forum highlighted the country’s energy ambitions, he reiterated the government’s vision to achieve universal access to electricity for all Kenyans, emphasising the importance of clean energy sources. He also underscored the significance of investing in renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind, to enhance energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and drive economic growth. 

These developments have been welcomed by businesses operating in the logistics sector. To realise the ambitious goals set out during the forum, logistics services will play a pivotal role in facilitating large-scale industrial projects, ensuring the smooth transportation and delivery of vital assets and underpinning the success of energy projects across the continent. Heavy Industry Logistics (HiLOG) has been providing comprehensive logistics solutions, tailored to the unique requirements of the energy and infrastructure sectors for over 10 years. 

Unlocking The Energy Sector’s Potential

While government support and political will is key, the Africa Energy Forum also emphasised the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Africa’s energy sector growth. PPPs have the capability to unlock capital, facilitate technology transfer, and promote knowledge-sharing in the energy space. HiLOG understands how crucial renewable and clean energy is in Africa’s energy transformation and has a history of fostering strategic partnerships that create an enabling environment for the development of clean energy projects. Our focus is on ensuring that the logistics aspects of any large scale projects are optimised to support the realisation of the most ambitious ventures. 

HiLOG: Powering Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transformation

As discussions about the continent’s energy future continue to unfold, our team is ready to support even the most ambitious projects. Our commitment to sustainable energy solutions puts us at the forefront to support Africa’s energy transition, be it geothermal, wind, solar or other energy sources. Reach out to us today and learn more about our services: kenya@hilogafrica.com | uganda@hilogafrica.com | turkey@hilogafrica.com.

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