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    Posted On 28 Feb 2021
    By : New Africa Business News, Staff Correspondent
    Comments: 12

    By Richard Adorsu-

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    NEW AFRICA BUSINESS NEWS (NABN) Accra, Ghana- The Investment Committee of the African Energy Chamber met for the second time since their appointment mid-last year, to set an agenda that will facilitate capital raising for energy projects in Africa. The committee acknowledged the increased difficulty of raising capital for energy projects in a post Covid era.

    However, the committee unanimously agreed that African Energy projects remain extremely profitable, when tackled with the right investment structure. According to the World Economic Forum, “Africa’s urban population is expected to nearly triple by 2050, to 1.34 billion”. Consequently, there is an important need for investment in energy to cater for their needs, to facilitate the development of industry and the generation of much needed revenue and jobs.

    The discussion focused on solutions to the current lack of investments. “The traditional way of investing is changing.” Said Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo, Executive Chairman & Founder of Raise Africa Investments. “The African Energy Chamber must look to tap into non-traditional funding streams and look further afield than the usual geographical hotspots for investments.” She added.

    Similarly, Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, Chief Commercial Officer at Mixta Africa emphasized that “To begin with, we need to be able to articulate clearly what the need is for energy across the diverse African countries and what the different opportunities are. Where possible & appropriate, we must tap into local sources of funding as well as other largely unexplored sources of funding, such as pension funds. There is appetite for African infrastructure projects but we must think of encouraging innovation to meet multiple objectives. Developing infrastructure and traditional energy sources, while also furthering transition to renewable energy. The Chamber, its partners, members and wider network must connect opportunities to funding opportunities.”

    Gontse Moseneke, CEO at Mahube Infrastructure reflected that “We must use this current situation to uncover where new opportunities arise. Our natural resources need to be translated into permanent capital and it takes bodies like the Chamber to be bold enough to facilitate the provision of energy needed for that. On the energy transition he said this was an opportunity for Africans to restructure, with the understanding that localization is key.”

    Finally, Folarin Lajumoke, Vice President for Africa at ION stressed that “Governments have a critical role to play in the quest to raise much needed capital to fund oil & gas projects. Recent events make for a very globally competitive landscape. In order to drive investors towards Africa, fiscal terms would need to be reviewed with a potential investor or explorer’s ROI in mind. Many fiscal terms are no longer fit for purpose in light of the emerging trend in energy transition. Funding for hydrocarbons in Africa will compete not only with similar opportunities in other continents but also with other sectors such as agriculture, technology and renewables. In a bearish market, the
    fiscal terms and policies in place could swing an explorer/investor from one geological basin to another. Hard-line bureaucracy on exploration is another major challenge. Exploration helps derisk geology thereby attracting investment. Unattractive fiscal terms, coupled with bureaucratic excesses towards exploration, is toxic for capital raise. Furthermore, African NOCs have an important role to play by becoming full-cycle energy companies which seek opportunities outside their own countries. A diversified NOC such as Qatar Petroleum or Petronas is better placed in raising capital for growth/expansion than one which isn’t. It is also politically strategic for the much needed growth in intra-Africa trade. ”

    It is with this in mind that the African Energy Chamber will call on interested investors and projects sponsors to approach the chamber and benefit from its network of partners and members to facilitate project implementation. “We will continue to build partnerships with the private sector and governments worldwide to attract critical funding to energy projects” said Samantha Raoult, Director of International relations at the chamber.

    As a first step, it is imperative to identify the energy requirements across different African countries and directly approach a range of potential investors throughout the continent and worldwide to keep up with market needs. The Chamber is the voice of the sector and will continue to build bridges that brings together governments and companies in the African energy industry to find a common ground.

    The year ahead is an important one, with landmark projects going ahead from Senegal to Mozambique, via Equatorial Guinea. While there is a global need for lower carbon energy projects, it is important to put into context that combined, African countries account for just over 3% of the world’s greenhouse-gas emissions, despite being home to 14% of people.

     

    For New Africa Business News Richard Adorsu Reports,  Africa Correspondent

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    1. Francis February 28, 2021 at 2:23 am Reply

      Like to thank you Richard and your team for this report. Very educative. I did not know Africa only contribute 3% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and we are home to 14% of the global population. Luanda in Angola. Francis

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    2. Adola February 28, 2021 at 2:30 am Reply

      Extremely happy to see our great continent’s taking renewal energy top priority. Thank you for report. Lagos, Nigeria. Adola

      • New Africa Business News, Staff Correspondent February 28, 2021 at 2:32 am Reply

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    3. Arno February 28, 2021 at 2:40 am Reply

      Great report. African energy chamber’s commitment by facilitating capital raising for Energy Projects in Africa, is a great win for us all. In Cape town, South Africa. Arno

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    4. Alfred February 28, 2021 at 2:44 am Reply

      Congratulations Richard for winning Reporter of the year award. Thank you. Alfred in London, UK

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    5. Azuel February 28, 2021 at 2:51 am Reply

      Africa is taking the lead in renewable energy. Saving the world, the only world we know and live. Time for others to do the same. People first then money. Gaborone, Botswana. Azuel

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    6. Samuel February 28, 2021 at 2:56 am Reply

      Africa leader in renewable energy. Let’s continue the innovation and thank you for the daily newsletters. Samuel in Abuja Nigeria

      • New Africa Business News, Staff Correspondent February 28, 2021 at 2:58 am Reply

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