Keynote speaker: TBA 

Conveners: TBA

Fossil fuels have been the primary driver of industrialization in the developed world, and they continue to play a significant role in the energy sector. As world economies transition to a mix of green energy solutions, fossil fuels will still maintain a dominant position in critical industries such as petrochemicals, which serve the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors. The role of crude oil products in the textile industry will also remain important. Capturing the carbon emissions from hydrocarbons and utilizing them in the hydrogen economy for the production of blue and grey hydrogen will be crucial. Africa's shift from a more affordable hydrocarbon-based energy source to a more expensive hydrogen economy will necessitate an increased reliance on blue hydrogen before making a full transition to the green hydrogen economy.

ST08_S01- Role of Fossil Fuels in Africa’s Energy Transition to carbon neutral economies

Conveners: TBA