A debate at the upcoming Africa Energy Indaba will discuss what can be done to ensure liquid fuels support both social and economic development of African countries.
The African continent is characterised by long distances between the source of economic activity and the markets for exports. Furthermore, most national economies are strongly reliant on combinations of agricultural activity and mineral exploitation. The implications are that Africa is very dependent on liquid fuels, especially diesel, to drive the agriculture and mining sectors, as well as to fuel the heavy duty road and rail transport systems.Topics in the discussion will be:
- The impact of fuel prices and the way forward.
- Is there a role for alternative fuels?
- How can regional integration help minimise the challenges?
- The role of national and international corporations in supporting African development.
- Could biofuels be part of the solution?
