Delivering the next generation of African energy Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Africa Energy Forum 2024 Collaborating with our clients to enable the next generation of sustainable renewable energy transition, is a story we are proud to be part of 25 – 28 June 2024 Africa Energy Forum 2024 As a leading Pan-African bank, we are committed to empowering Africa’s sustainable renewable energy transition through our unique investment, finance solutions and expertise. We invite you to engage directly with our subject-matter experts and leverage our experience and understanding of African markets to unlock value that positively impacts people across the continent, together, one story at a time. Watch as Shirley Webber, Coverage Head: Resource and Energy, delves into what to anticipate at this year’s Africa Energy Forum. Meet our experts We are committed to empowering the continent’s sustainable future at the 2024 Africa Energy Forum. Anand Naidoo Managing Executive: Client Coverage Anand joined Absa Bank early in 2004, to start Absa's business offering in the Power and Energy sector. In 2010 Anand was appointed Managing Principal and Co-Head of Investment Banking Coverage. In March 2018 he was appointed Managing Executive, Client Coverage at the Corporate and Investment Bank. Anand holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude) and an MBA (with distinction). Please join Anand for a Corporate Leadership Roundtable: Energy Systems of the Future – Balancing Africa’s Needs with Global Goals on Tuesday,25 June 2024 at 10:00 CAT at the Africa Energy Forum. Chetan Jeeva Head: SA Corporate Lending Chetan is a Managing Director in the Investment Banking team, responsible for the South African corporate lending franchise. Chetan has over 15 years of experience in Investment Banking and Equity investing, which includes working with corporates, private equity, and family offices across pan-African markets. Chetan is a fellow of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Programme and a qualified Chartered Accountant with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. Please join Chetan for a Panel Discussion: Critical Minerals Mining for the Global Energy Transition on Thursday, 27 June 2024 at 11:00 CAT at the Africa Energy Forum. Shirley Webber Coverage Head: Resources & Energy Shirley joined Absa Bank Limited in 2011 and is the Coverage Head for Resources and Energy at Absa (Corporate and Investment Banking). Her responsibilities include maintaining and growing relationships in the mining, metals, minerals, oil, gas, chemical, power and renewables industries. Shirley was selected for the 2021 Power List of Pan-African female leaders in energy as one of Africa’s fifty most inspirational female energy executives. Shirley holds a CAIB (SA) Associate Banking Diploma, a B.Com(Ed)(Cum Laude) and a B.Com Honours degree in Financial and Strategic Management. Please join Shirley for a Panel Discussion: Advancing Renewable Energy Projects for Sustainable Value Chains - Renewable Projects Update on Thursday, 27 June 2024 at 09:00 CAT at the Africa Energy Forum. Theuns Ehlers Head: Resources & Project Finance Theuns has 25 years of experience across project and export finance, power, infrastructure, metals and mining finance and reserve base lending. He has extensive experience in the power sector, specifically in renewable energy and gas-fired projects having acted as both advisor and debt arranger for projects across Africa. Actively involved in the South African renewable energy market, both on Government-backed programs and the captive power market, leading the bank’s charges to arrange financing for over 4GW of projects. Has closed deals across all major commodities including gold, platinum, coal, chrome, mineral sands, diamonds, copper as well as oil and gas. Theuns is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a BCom Honours in Accounting. Please join Theuns for a Panel Discussion: Navigating Power Markets – Progressing Projects in a High-Cost Environment on Friday, 28 June 2024 at 09:30 CAT at the Africa Energy Forum The latest in Resources & Energy Broadening your perspectives for the resources and energy sector's transition to a more sustainable future. POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE INSIGHTS Power Trading to Surge in African Renewables Renaissance The African energy market is maturing and becoming increasingly de-centralised as renewable energy projects have surged. Read more POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE INSIGHTS The hidden value of waste in the renewable energy ecosystem “China's manufacturers are pumping out so many solar panels that the resulting global glut has caused prices to tank. Solar panels — 80% of which are made in China — are so cheap that they're now being used to line garden fences in Germany and the Netherlands”. 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Read more DEALS Expanding the continent’s access to green energy We are proud to have acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Hedge Bank, Agent Bank and Account Bank for EDF-R’s three wind energy projects, part of South Africa’s REIPPP Programme. Read more DEALS SOLA/TRONOX Our sustainable finance goals include assisting clients on their journeys to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, supporting our strategic theme of being an active force for good. Read more Let us contact you Our representatives will get back to you in 3 working days Contact Form Share your details with us and a banking expert will get in touch you at your convenience. CONTACT INFORMATION Name Surname Job title Company name Company e-mail address Contact number (with country code) Are you an existing Absa client? Yes No I would like to sign up for marketing communications from Absa CIB Continue By clicking Continue, I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement.
