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2024 Agenda

 

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2024 Agenda

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14:40
  1. 50 mins

    Welcome Address by the President of the Togolese Republic 

    H.E. Honourable President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Togolese Republic 

     

    Address by The Ministry of Mines & Energy 

    H.E. Honourable Robert Koffi Messan Eklo, Minister of Mines and Energy Resources, Togolese Republic 

09:30
  1. 90 mins

    How do we work together to realise the region's potential and increase regional energy integration?

    Open to All. Held under Chatham House Rule

11:30
  1. 90 mins
    • Stream 1
    • What solar projects are we seeing in the pipeline and what blueprints can be taken from projects in Senegal, Togo, Benin & Cote d’Ivoire like Scaling Solar? 
    • How do we make hydro attractive? Spotlight on successful hydro project: Singrobo-Ahouaty hydropower plant project 
    • How can we align energy policies with global climate goals while also meeting local development needs? 
  2. 90 mins
    • Stream 2
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13:00
  1. 60 mins
14:00
  1. 90 mins
    • Stream 2
    • How can off-grid solutions be integrated with national grid plans to ensure a cohesive energy strategy? 
    • How can partnerships between the private & public sectors be optimised to accelerate projects? 
    • How are regulatory environments affecting deployment and scalability? 
  2. 90 mins
    • Stream 1
    • How can growing gas production opportunities in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire change the region’s energy landscape and bolster the WAGP & Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline 

    • How can we continue to use gas and what strategies are we seeing to minimise its carbon footprint? 

    • How do we ensure developments aligns with regional sustainable energy goals?  

16:00
  1. 90 mins
    • Stream 2
    • Where are the investment opportunities? 
    • How do we get the funding into local entrepreneurs? 
    • Can putting money into local banks help us realise the potential of the off-grid sector? 
  2. 90 mins
    • Stream 1

     

    • WAPP: What are the latest developments? 
    • What are the technical requirements for integrating renewables while ensure stability of grids? 
    • How do we ensure harmonised policies to support this? 
    • How do we open the door for more private sector involvement? 
11:30
  1. 90 mins
    • Stream 2
    • How do we replicate successful PPP case studies on a regional level?  

    • What is the role of sovereign wealth funds & international finance in PPPs? 

    • How can PPPs help unlock funding for government projects? 

  2. 90 mins
    • Stream 1
    • How can West Africa lead the way for BESS developments and how are current programmes progressing? 

    • How can we ensure stability & reliability in a renewable heavy grid? 

    • How do we reach competitive pricing and how long is the realistic timeframe for this? 

13:00
  1. 60 mins
14:00
  1. 90 mins
    • Stream 1
    • Exploring partnerships between mining companies & energy providers 
    • What projects are currently being deployed? 
    • Addressing current challenges of decarbonising sites 
  2. 90 mins
    • Stream 2
    • What financial instruments are available to help? 
    • What is being done on a regional level to help mitigate risks? 
    • Are there opportunities through local currency financing? 
15:30
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