CITAC’s Participation in African Energy Week 2024

4th-8th November 2024, Cape Town, South Africa

Gary Still, CITAC Managing Director, participated in a panel session yesterday at the African Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa. The session, titled “Just Energy Transition and the Role of Cleaner Fuels,” brought together industry leaders to discuss the critical importance of cleaner fuels in Africa’s energy transition journey.

The panel, moderated by Daniel Evans, Vice President and Global Head of Fuels and Refining at S&P Global Commodity Insights, explored essential themes such as the Central Energy Fund’s plans for the SAPREF refinery and the expanding role of cleaner fuels in supporting Africa’s sustainable energy future. Gary joined a group of panelists, including:

• Anibor Kragha (Executive Secretary, African Refiners & Distributors Association)
• Farouk Ahmed (CEO, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority)
• Dietmar Siersdorfer (Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Siemens Energy)
• Ayanda Noah (Group Chair, Central Energy Fund)
• Riverson Oppong, PhD (CEO/Industry Coordinator, Association of Oil Marketing Companies)
• Kirill Komarov (Deputy General Director for Development and International Business, Rosatom)

CITAC is proud to have been part of this impactful event and remains committed to supporting Africa’s journey towards a balanced and sustainable energy landscape.