Sahara Group to push for homegrown energy solutions at Cape Town summit

Sahara Group says it will push for Africa-led solutions to drive the continent’s energy transition at the 2025 Africa Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town.

The summit, billed for September 29 to October 3, will bring together policymakers, investors, and industry players under the theme: ‘Invest in African Energies: Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion’.

Ade Odunsi, executive director at Sahara Group, said the conglomerate will spotlight “cooperation, innovation and sustainability” as the pillars for Africa’s energy future.

“Sahara Group believes Africa can shape a future that secures energy access for Africans safely, reliably, and sustainably by leveraging technology, innovation, and collaborating on policies,” Odunsi said.

The company’s delegation will feature senior executives including Leste Aihevba, chief technical officer at Asharami Energy; Tosin Etomi, head of commercial and planning at Asharami Energy; Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel, head of integrated gas ventures; and Bethel Obioma, head of corporate communications.

Aihevba is expected to showcase how domesticating international best practices can build local capacity and improve operational efficiency.

Etomi will focus on the role of data in boosting energy sector resilience, while Lucciano-Gabriel will highlight gas commercialisation as Africa’s “bridge to a cleaner energy future”.

Obioma will moderate a session on utility models for resilient electricity markets.

With operations across upstream, midstream, downstream, power and infrastructure in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Sahara Group said it remains committed to delivering “value today while safeguarding the energy future of tomorrow”.