ALN, Africa’s leading alliance of integrated law firms, made a significant impact at the highly anticipated 2025 Africa Energy Forum, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 17 – 20 June. As a key participant and sponsor of this prestigious event, ALN showcased its expertise in the energy sector and contributed to shaping Africa’s sustainable energy future.
Energising Africa’s Future: ALN’s Commitment to Sustainable Solutions
Under the theme “Africa United,” the Africa Energy Forum serves as a dynamic platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to converge and discuss strategies, innovations, and collaborations driving the continent’s energy transition. ALN’s presence at the forum reinforced its commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions and supporting the development of sustainable energy projects across Africa.
Industrial Energy-Intensive Users: How is Energy Used in Africa
As part of this year’s Africa Energy Forum, ALN hosted an engaging and thought-provoking interactive panel session during the 2025 Youth Energy Summit titled “Industrial Energy-Intensive Users: How is Energy Used in Africa?”. The session explored crucial questions surrounding navigating the continent’s power markets. Participants explored the outlook for corporate PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements), examining how to navigate challenges currently impeding project efforts.
Additionally, they discussed how key players can strike a balance in the pace of the green transition. The panel also debated the impact of moving away from purely sovereign power purchase agreements (PPAs) and whether this shift can improve investment risks.
Distinguished Speakers and Insightful Discussions
The session was moderated by Amyn Mussa, Partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, who expertly guided the discussion. It featured an industry-distinguished lineup of speakers who brought a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives to the table:
- Heath Andersen – Data Centre Consultant, DCDesign.Africa
- Bryce Allan – Head of Sustainability, Teraco
- Marius Harmse – Country Manager of South Africa, Tecloman
- Fakazile Thusi – Project Developer, Voltalia
- Richard Doyle – Managing Director, JUWI
- Prince Abudu – Head of Technology for Artificial Intelligence, Cassava Technologies
These industry leaders contributed valuable insights and experiences, shedding light on critical aspects of Africa’s green transition and shaping the discourse surrounding sustainable energy solutions.
ALN Shaping Africa’s Energy Landscape
Renowned for its on-the-ground expertise and productive relationships with regional regulators and policymakers, ALN’s Energy Practice team remains at the forefront of assisting developers and operators of energy projects. The team excels in structuring equity and debt arrangements, negotiating key project agreements, securing financing, and navigating government support measures.
Our ALN delegation from Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia will be participating in discussions on the future of Africa’s Energy landscape and will include:
- Sydney Domoraud – Partner, ADNA (ALN member firm in Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Morocco)
- Safia Fassi Fihri – Partner, ADNA (ALN member firm in Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Morocco)
- Amyn Mussa – Partner, ALN Kenya
- Sonal Tejpar – Partner, ALN Kenya
- Ian Gaitta – Partner, ALN Kenya
- Jean-Eric Sauzier – Partner, BLC Robert & Associates
- Satyan Ramdoo – Senior Associate, BLC Robert & Associates
- Oludare Senbore – Partner, ALN Nigeria
- Cephas Caleb – Partner, ALN Nigeria
- Chris Green – Partner, ALN Tanzania
- Fiona Davies Nalwanga – Partner, ALN Uganda
- Simon Kapampa – Partner, ALN Zambia
Innovating for a Greener Future
“The Africa Energy Forum provides an unparalleled opportunity for us to showcase our commitment to excellence and innovation in the energy sector,” says Oludare Senbore, Partner at ALN Nigeria. “Africa’s energy landscape is at a transformative crossroads, presenting immense opportunities for sustainable development. By harnessing the power of renewable energy and leveraging innovative financing models, we can pave the way for a greener, more prosperous future.”Amyn Mussa, Partner at ALN Kenya, adds, “Collaboration and knowledge sharing are essential drivers for Africa’s energy transition. Through partnerships between governments, private sector entities, and communities, we can accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions and empower Africa to become a global leader in renewable energy.”
Connect with ALN at AEF 2025
ALN was excited to be part of the 2025 Africa Energy Forum, contributing insights and collaborating with industry leaders and stakeholders to drive sustainable energy solutions across the continent. Participants and attendees were welcome to visit ALN’s meeting room space at the Africa Energy Forum, where they could engage in lively discussions, network with legal industry experts, and explore potential collaborations.
Register and explore details of the AEF 2025 agenda.
