“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.
African Energy Week (AEW) is an annual event of the African Energy Chamber that brings together African energy leaders, global investors and public and private sector executives for four days of intensive dialogue on the future of the African energy industry. The interactive conference, exhibition and networking event was founded in 2021 with the aim to eliminate electricity shortages by 2030. The event features panel discussions, investor forums, industry summits and one-on-one meetings, as well as discussions designed to change the trajectory of energy on the continent.
Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation is a diversified holding company that unites assets in the fields of power engineering, machine building and construction. Rosatom's activities also include production of innovative non-nuclear products, logistics and development of the Northern Sea Route, and implementation of environmental projects. The state corporation unites more than 450 enterprises and organisations employing about 400 thousand people. The company is the largest producer of low-carbon electricity in Russia, providing about 20 % of the total electricity volume produced in the country. Rosatom ranked first in the world in terms of its portfolio of orders for the construction of nuclear power plants: 39 power units (including six small modular units) in 10 countries are at various stages of implementation.
Rosatom State Corporation offers foreign customers a comprehensive solution that provides access to the entire line of products and services throughout the NPP’s life. It includes not only the construction of NPPs using Russian technologies, but also the creation and development of nuclear infrastructure in the country; assistance in forming the relevant legislative framework; training and retraining of national personnel; involvement of a local industry in the project; fuel supply and maintenance of NPPs; assistance in their operation; spent nuclear fuel (SNF) management; and effective public awareness of nuclear energy.
Russia continues to maintain a constructive dialogue with its foreign colleagues, developing mutually beneficial cooperation. Implementation of major foreign energy projects continues. Rosatom and its enterprises take an active part in this work.