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New concepts in the energy sector were discussed in Moscow The prospects for the implementation of energy projects on the African continent and Russia's role in this work were discussed by experts, analysts and business representatives at the BRICS International Municipal Forum during the session "New Energy Solutions for Integrated Territorial Development". Within the framework of BRICS, a large part of the world's population is united to form a sovereign model for the development of the future. When such a global association is formed, new concepts are created. Andrey Gromov, member of the Board of AREA, founder of the GR-Group consulting agency, said that the African region in this context requires joint creation. "Russia can provide Africa with a large scientific and educational base. Our country has a huge experience in building an energy system. The African-Russian Energy Association proposes to solve these problems," the expert said. IBAC Director Yulia Berg revealed ways to solve many geopolitical problems. "Only an integrated approach will effectively ensure this very development in an accelerated mode. Only international cooperation based on new emerging alliances, including the expanded BRICS, will allow us to find the very synergy to launch qualitatively new changes," she said. Experts noted that Russia, as a member of the BRICS, can make a significant contribution to the energy development of other countries of the group by offering its experience and technologies. Bogdan Klyuyev, founder of Arctic Power Capital, Vitaly Trukhin, CEO of NER, Louis Gowde, Commissioner of Cameroon for Economic Cooperation in the Russian Federation, and Valery Korneev, Chairman of the Digital World Users Union, also presented their vision for solving the tasks. #Africa#Russia#energy

The BRICS International Municipal Forum is taking place in Moscow The event is an important platform for the exchange of experience and ideas between representatives of regional and municipal governments from the BRICS countries. The forum will host a session on "New energy solutions for the integrated development of territories." Its participants will answer a number of questions: What trends are observed in the energy market in the context of the current geopolitical situation? What role does the joint development of comprehensive territorial development plans play? What new opportunities are opening up for countries that have secured a sovereign development model? The Forum is being held with the support of the Presidential Administration and the Russian Foreign Ministry, as well as with the assistance of Rossotrudnichestvo and the Moscow Government. The session is co-organized by the International Business Acceleration Center, the African-Russian Energy Association. #Africa#Russia#energy

Russia and Africa are doing a lot of work in the energy sector At the Round table "Strategic Session on legislative support for economic cooperation with African countries in the energy sector", Executive Secretary of the Board of the African-Russian Energy Association (AREA) Andrey Gromov spoke about the joint work being carried out on the continent. "We are also drawing up a large map of the energy potential that exists today, in South Africa we are cooperating with a large association of African businesses, which includes several million organizations. We have established close business relations with the African Energy Association, and there are partners at the level of bilateral contacts with individual countries," he said. As an example, he cited the work on the strategy for the modernization of Eskom's power grids in South Africa. He also noted projects for the development of gas fields and the construction of LNG terminals in the north of the republic. #Africa#Russia#energy

Africa Needs "Compact" Energy Small-capacity nuclear power plants — compact units with a capacity of up to 300 MW — require minimal infrastructure and have the potential to scale up production. Their serial production will reduce the cost of electricity and shorten construction periods to four years compared to ten years for traditional nuclear power plants, GR-Group CEO Andrey Gromov told Kommersant. According to the International Energy Agency, more than 40% of Africa's population does not have access to electricity, and small nuclear power plants can be a key solution to the energy deficit. "Small nuclear power plants can be installed in remote regions where high capacity is needed. For example, floating nuclear power plants are mobile and efficient energy sources that will help overcome energy shortages," said Andrey Gromov. The expert added that the introduction of small mobile nuclear reactors in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important step in solving the energy deficit, accelerating socio-economic development and transitioning to sustainable energy. #AREA#Africa#energy

South African nuclear power industry: deal with Rosatom remains on the agenda South Africa has already had the experience of launching the Koberg nuclear power plant with reactors of the French project with a capacity of 1.88 gigawatts. This is just over three percent of the total installed capacity of the South African power grid. And this is a drop in the ocean, said Yulia Berg, director of the International Business Acceleration Center (IBAC), in an interview with Monocle. South Africa has been experiencing an acute energy shortage for a long time, every year the problem becomes only more noticeable: the many hours of rolling power outages in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town have reached the scale of a national disaster. Initially, it was planned to build a new nuclear power plant according to the French project, but as a result, preference was given to Rosatom. The deal with Russian Rosatom for the construction of a new powerful station was initiated by ex-President (2009-2018) of South Africa Jacob Zuma, who also secured his country's place in the BRICS. However, despite the high-level agreements, the project met with opposition in the country, as not everyone wanted to further strengthen South Africa's relations with Russia, and the media claimed it Zuma's selfish interest against the background of corruption scandals surrounding him. The Russian side did not carry out the necessary work to inform the public, which eventually led to the blocking of the project in parliament, the expert added. However, despite the mistakes, Rosatom's approach to work in the southernmost country of the continent has been adjusted, and the project itself is still on the agenda. No bilateral meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa is complete without discussing Russia's construction of a large nuclear power plant in South Africa. And, of course, as a result, it would be great to see a project in this country comparable to the Egyptian El-Dabaa station. Perhaps, in the future, the New BRICS Development Bank and, in general, the strengthening of the association will play a role. #Africa#RussiaAfrica#energy

Russian-African Partnership: Tourism Needs Energy A roundtable discussion on "Tourism Development and Sociocultural Cooperation with African Countries" was held in the Russian State Duma. Participants, including members of parliament and representatives of key ministries, discussed visa facilitation, expanding air travel, and support measures to unlock the continent's tourism potential, as well as ways to increase tourism from African countries to Russia. Particular attention was paid to developing a relevant image of the African continent. Nikolai Valuev, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Tourism and Tourism Infrastructure Development, emphasized that travel to Africa is not as dangerous as it might seem: "Russia fully addresses the potential risks for its citizens traveling abroad legally, also through tourism assistance. However, to my knowledge, there have been no serious recent incidents related to African countries." However, realizing this potential requires addressing fundamental infrastructure issues. When discussing tourism development, we imply qualitative improvements in many other segments, including logistics and services, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, event venues, and much more. All of this requires high-quality and stable energy infrastructure, so even discussions of the cultural and humanitarian sphere and tourism cannot avoid returning to the topic of developing strategic infrastructure and ensuring a stable energy supply. #RussiaAfrica#tourism#energy

Standards, Technologies, and the Sahel: Russia and Algeria Strengthen Energy Dialogue Industry standards, new technologies, and joint projects in third countries—Russia and Algeria continue to expand their energy cooperation. The latest round of talks was chaired by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin and Algerian Ambassador to Moscow Toufic Djouama. The parties are preparing for a meeting of the intergovernmental commission and discussing practical steps to deepen cooperation. One of the key areas is the harmonization of industry standards and the introduction of Russian technologies. A Technology Day featuring Russian specialists will soon be held in Algeria. Contacts are becoming closer and meetings are becoming more frequent—and this is no coincidence. Previously, Russia and Algeria agreed on comprehensive cooperation—from joint work in OPEC+ to the implementation of infrastructure projects in third African countries. This likely refers to the Sahel Alliance, where both countries have growing influence. Moreover, Algeria is increasing gas production (planned from 137 to 200 billion cubic meters per year) and is actively seeking technology partners. Since the beginning of 2024 alone, the state-owned company Sonatrach has announced eight major discoveries. Russian companies have already been invited to participate in tenders for the development of new fields and the creation of energy infrastructure. Therefore, the current meeting is not just a formal step, but part of a systematic process. Algeria is becoming more than just a customer for Russia, but a strategic partner with access to projects in Algeria and beyond. The busy schedule of negotiations, in turn, indicates that both sides are committed to translating agreements into practical action. #RussiaAfrica#Algeria#energy

Russia and Africa are discussing the creation of a joint energy office to coordinate energy projects This became known after a meeting between the adviser to the Russian president Anton Kobyakov and the head of the African Energy Chamber NJ Ayuk. Among other things, the talks considered Russian proposals for the construction of oil refineries and renewable energy facilities on the continent. Potential cooperation in the reclamation of old fields was also discussed. Ayuk recalled Africa's rich energy resources and expressed interest in working with companies from the Russian Federation. In turn, Kobyakov emphasized the priority of creating an energy infrastructure to ensure the security of the continent. The parties agreed to continue interaction at key international venues: SPIEF (June 18-21), EEF (September 3-6), REW (October 15-17), AfricanEnergyWeek (September 29 - October 3). #AREA#Russia#Africa#energy

SPP and HPP: Africa needs more electricity According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), last year the total capacity of renewable energy sources on the African continent reached 66.8 gigawatts (GW). This figure sets a new record, because ten years ago the installed capacity was 34.7 GW. Africa's needs for electricity are growing rapidly. This is due not only to the need to modernize existing power grids and household demands, but also to the growing needs for production capacities. Active industrialization, production development, emergence of new special economic zones that stimulate investment in the manufacturing and processing industries - all this requires stable electricity to ensure high-quality production cycles. For this reason, the African continent will remain one of the leaders in the growth of commissioned energy facilities in the future. Solar energy plays a significant role here, because solar power plants are cheaper than the same hydroelectric power plants and are much faster in terms of construction time. At the same time, they can be installed to power individual remote objects. For example, to process minerals, often extracted in areas quite remote from the rest of the infrastructure. It follows that it is more economically feasible to install solar power plants at such sites. In turn, the huge number of hydroelectric power plants on the continent can be explained by the fact that despite high capital investments, the electricity generated is practically free. That is, further costs are minimal compared to many other types of power plants and require minimal maintenance. However, they also have a limited safe service life, and most of the hydroelectric power plants in Africa, built in the 60s and 70s of the last century either by Soviet engineers or the French, now require serious modernization, and in some cases, complete reconstruction. #AREA#Russia#Africa#energy