CITAC at ARDA Week 2025 – Fuelling Africa’s Next Chapter

7–11 April 2025, Cape Town, South Africa

This year’s ARDA Week 2025 brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to shape a realistic and impactful roadmap for Africa’s energy transition. CITAC was proud to play a key role in the week’s conversations, both on stage and through our own workshops.

During the ARDA Week conference

  • Elitsa Georgieva, Executive Director, presented insights on Africa Downstream Market Developments.
  • Gary Still, Managing Director at CITAC Africa Limited, moderated Panel 2: Transition Fuels – Meeting Africa’s Future Energy Demand.
  • Elitsa Georgieva also moderated Panel 4: The African Infrastructure Challenge.
  • James McCullagh, Executive Director, spoke on Panel 8: Carbon Credit Projects.

CITAC Downstream Workshops

Following the conference, CITAC hosted its Downstream Workshops on 10–11 April 2025, delivering deep dives into key industry topics:

  1. International Market Developments
  2. Supply Chain Cash Savings
  3. Future of African Retail
  4. Asset Utilisation Hot Spots
  5. Dangote Refinery: Game Changer
  6. Financing Clean Cooking / LPG

A big thank you to all our participants for engaging, questioning, and collaborating throughout the sessions.

We also extend our sincere thanks to ARDA, our fellow panellists, and the hundreds of delegates who brought energy and insight to the week. The countdown is already on for ARDA Week 2026, a special 20th anniversary edition.

See you next year!
The CITAC Team