Lomé: West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS 24)
December 3 – 5, 2024, Lomé, Togo
The West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS 24) will take place from December 3 to 5, 2024, in Lomé, Togo, under the Patronage of the President of the Togolese Republic. The event will bring together government officials, industry leaders, and investors to discuss energy challenges and opportunities in the West Africa region.
Event Objectives
WA-ECS 24 will continue the discussions started at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), with a focus on regional issues. The goal is to promote concrete solutions and partnerships that address the specific energy needs of West Africa.
Main Topics
The event will cover the following key topics:
- Attracting Investment in Energy Infrastructure in West Africa
- Cross-border Collaboration and Regional Energy Integration
- Deployment of Renewable Energy and Goals for 2030
- Energy and Mining: Opportunities and Landscape in West Africa
- Policy and Regulatory Reforms to Support Sector Growth
- Capacity Building and Workforce Development in the Energy Sector
- The Role of Gas in West Africa’s Energy Future
Regional Context
West Africa has abundant natural resources, including solar, hydro, and gas, which offer significant opportunities for sustainable growth. Key projects such as the expansion of the West African Power Pool, the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, and solar farm initiatives in Mauritania, Togo, and Mali are reshaping the regional energy landscape.
Togo as Host Country
Togo plays a key role in the region, being at the heart of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and home to institutions such as the West African Development Bank (BOAD). Togo’s strategic location makes it an ideal venue for discussions on regional energy integration and investment.
Summit Objectives
WA-ECS 24 aims to deepen discussions on ongoing energy projects, explore practical plans for achieving 2030 renewable energy targets, and foster public-private partnerships to accelerate the region’s energy development.
The event will serve as a platform for dialogue to promote cross-border cooperation and enhance regional energy integration.
Organizer
EnergyNet is an organization specializing in the energy sector, offering solutions for the development of energy projects through networking events and knowledge sharing. With 25 years of experience in the field, EnergyNet leverages its expertise to facilitate connections between public and private sector actors, thus accelerating the development of energy projects.
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