Rosatom’s delegation took part in the African Energy Week 2024 (AEW 2024), the largest energy conference on the African continent that ended on 8 November in Cape Town (South Africa). The company participated in the event for the second time, becoming this year’s gold sponsor.
The forum brought together more than 5,000 participants including the continent’s largest energy companies, international investors, and heads of state agencies from various countries.
Rosatom’s speakers participated in following AEW 2024 main business programme events: “Nuclear Arrival: Baseload and Flexible Energy Supply for Industrial Development and Clean Energy Transition”, “Russia-Africa Energy Partnerships” and “The Fundamental Role of Logistics in Strengthening Supply Chains” sessions. In addition, the company also organised its own panel discussion “From Vision to Action: Navigating a Just Energy Transition for Africa through Green Innovation”.
While participating in the business programme, Rosatom also presented a stand showcasing the latest developments in nuclear technology. Rosatom’s Electric Power Division conducted a series of 360° virtual tours of the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant (NPP) and a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) at the stand on 5-7 November.
The tours were accompanied by detailed commentary, including information on the main project’s features and equipment. The corporation also presented an interactive augmented reality application “Nuclear Power Plant with VVER-1200 Technology” and a touch screen game on uranium mining with in-situ recovery (ISR) method that allowed to learn about the process personally.
As a part of the forum, JSC TVEL (the managing company of Rosatom’s Fuel Division) and AllWeld Nuclear and Industrial signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of decommissioning and radioactive waste (RW) management.
“Rosatom’s participation in the African Energy Week 2024 highlights our commitment to building a sustainable energy future for Africa. We are ready to share our advanced technologies and expertise to help countries on the continent develop safe, reliable and clean energy. Together, we can ensure Africa’s prosperity and preserve the planet for future generations,” Vadim Titov, Rosatom International Network General Director, commented.
