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2023 Speakers included:

Tushar

Tushar Agrawal,

Chairman, Buffalo Coal


Vuslat

Vuslat Bayoglu,

Managing Director, Menar


Alan

Alan Clegg,

Co-Founder, Chairman & Director, Shumba Energy


Brian

Brian Day,

Chairman, South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA)


Sandra

Sandra du Toit

Director, Partners in Performance


Edwin

Edwin Elias,

CEO, Morupule Coal Mine


Christo

Christo Fourie,

Head: Energy SBU, IDC


Niveshen

Niveshen Govender,

CEO, South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)


Ian

Ian Hall,

Director, IH Energy


Divyesh

Divyesh Kalan,

Executive Head, Makoya Advisory


Suraj

Suraj Kannaye,

Commercial Director SSA, Steam Power, GE Vernova


Shammy

Shammy Luvhengo,

Founder & CEO, Ndalamo Resources


Dan

Dan Mashigo,

General Manager: Primary Energy, Eskom


Billy

Billy Mawasha,

CEO, Kolobe Nala Investment Company


Dr Rethabile

Dr Rethabile Melamu,

CEO, South African Photo Voltaic Association (SAPVIA)


Matthew

Matthew Mflathelwa,

GM Strategy & Planning, Eskom Holdings SOC Limited


Mogale

Mogale Modisane,

Technical Oversight and Support (Renewable Energy), ENGIE


Reitumetse

Reitumetse Molotsoane,

Head: Environment, National Business Initiative


Sizakele

Sizakele Mzimela,

Chief Executive, Transnet Freight Rail


July

July Ndlovu,

CEO, Thungela


Steve

Steve Nicholls,

Head: Climate Mitigation, Presidential Climate Commission


Sibonelo

Sibonelo Nkosi,

Partner, Giantfuse Capital Partners


Dr Mike

Dr Mike Seeger,

Director, MX Mining Capital Projects


Victor

Victor Sibiya,

Senior Manager: Energy Policy and Special Programmes, Energy Council of South Africa


Mihlali

Mihlali Sitefane,

Founder & Director, SITEF & CO (Attorneys)


Mike

Mike Teke,

CEO, Seriti Resources


Dr Nombasa

Dr Nombasa Tsengwa,

CEO, Exxaro Resources


Alan

Alan Waller,

CEO, Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)


Coal & Energy Transition Day 2023



 

2023 Coal & Energy Transition Day

Meeting Energy Needs for the Future

Tuesday 18 July 2023
08h45-17h30

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The 2024 Coal & Energy Transition Day will take place on Tuesday 23 July 2024.

Watch this space for further details!

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The last 12 months have proved an interesting time for coal. The imposition of sanctions on Russian coal by Western countries has led to a reduction in supply on the global market, which has driven up prices and created opportunities for other coal-producing countries, including South Africa. However, conversations around decarbonization and net zero emissions are ongoing and there is still pressure on South Africa to take steps to implement the transition away from coal and the shift towards greener energy solutions, while taking into account the economic, social, and environmental factors around coal mining in the country.

At the 2023 edition of the Coal & Energy Transition Day, leaders from government, coal producers, alternative energy providers, investors, funders and independent experts discussed key issues such as:

  • What is the impact of current geopolitical developments on global energy needs?
  • Are we seeing an extension of the life of coal as a result?
  • What will Southern Africa’s future energy mix look like?
  • What actions does the industry and government need to take to begin the energy transition and move away from coal?
  • What is the role of renewable energy in the energy transition?
  • What are Eskom’s plans for meeting increasing energy demand and its views on coal and alternative energy sources?
  • What are Transnet’s plans for increasing capacity and protecting its rail infrastructure?
  • And much more...



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Chair: Bernard Swanepoel

 

 

 

08h45-09h00

Welcome and introduction

Bernard Swanepoel


09h00-09h30

Opening keynote address: Global energy outlook: energy security vs. green energy. What does the future hold?

Alan Clegg, Co-Founder, Chairman & Director, Shumba Energy


09h30-10h30 

Session One
What are the latest developments in the energy transition strategy for South Africa?

Chair: Victor Sibiya, Senior Manager: Energy Policy and Special Programmes, Energy Council

Steve Nicholls, Head: Climate Mitigation, Presidential Climate Commission
Reitumetse Molotsoane, Head of Environment, National Business Initiative (NBI)
Suraj Kannaye, Commercial Director SSA, Steam Power, GE Vernova
Mihlali Sitefane, Founder & Director, SITEF & CO (Attorneys)


10h30-11h00 Morning refreshments and networking


11h00-12h20

Session Two
Conversations with coal industry CEOs

Chair: Sandra du Toit, Director, Partners in Performance


11h00-11h20 Mike Teke, CEO, Seriti Resources


11h20-11h40 Dr Nombasa Tsengwa, CEO, Exxaro Resources


11h40-12h00 July Ndlovu, CEO, Thungela


12h00-12h20 Vuslat Bayoglu, Managing Director, Menar  


12h20-12h50

Session Three
What are Eskom’s plans for resolving the energy crisis and what are its views on coal and alternative energy sources?

Matthew Mflathelwa,
General Manager: Strategy and Planning, Eskom

Dan Mashigo, General Manager: Primary Energy, Eskom


12h50-13h50 Lunch


13h50-14h35

Session Four
The role of the rail network and ports in facilitating the transportation and export of coal

Chair: Divyesh Kalan, Executive Head, Makoya Advisory

Sizakele Mzimela,
Chief Executive, Transnet Freight Rail
Ian Hall, Director, IH Energy
Alan Waller,
CEO, Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)



14h35-15h05

Session Five
Junior/mid-tier coal producers’ panel: how to succeed in a challenging market

Chair: Billy Mawasha, CEO, Kolobe Nala Investment Company

Shammy Luvhengo,
Founder & CEO, Ndalamo Resources
Edwin Elias, CEO, Morupule Coal Mine
Tushar Agrawal, Chairman, Buffalo Coal


15h05-15h35 Afternoon refreshments and networking


15h35-16h20

Session Six
Funding the energy transition

Chair: Billy Mawasha, CEO, Kolobe Nala Investment Company

Sibonelo Nkosi,
Partner, Giantfuse Capital Partners
Christo Fourie, Head: Energy SBU, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Dr Mike Seeger, Director, MX Mining Capital Projects


16h20-17h05

Session Seven
The role of renewable energy in the energy transition

Chair: Brian Day, Chairman, South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA)

Niveshen Govender,
CEO, South African Wind Energy Association
Mogale Modisane, Technical Oversight and Support (Renewable Energy), ENGIE
Dr Rethabile Melamu, CEO, South African Photo Voltaic Association (SAPVIA)


17h05-17h10 Closing remarks from the Chair 


17h10-19h00 Networking drinks reception


2023 Sponsors:

 

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Sponsors:

 

Coal & Energy Transition 2023 Sponsors v3

 

For more information on sponsorship opportunities at either the Coal & Energy Transition Day or the Hydrogen Economy Discussion, please email: sponsorship@resources4africa.com

This year the Coal & Energy Transition Day was held alongside our 3rd annual Hydrogen Economy Discussion, which took place on 19th July. For more information on this event, please click here.

 



2023 Media Partners

African Mining Brief, African Mining News, Africa Surveyors, CoalShastra, Forerunner, Global African Network, Interact Media, Media Xpose, Mining Business Africa, Mining CSI, Mining Weekly, Mining Review Africa, Modern Mining, 3S Media, The SA Miner

 


The Coal & Energy Transition Day was brought to you by Resources 4 Africa, the organisers of the Joburg Indaba.

“By the industry for the industry”

 

 The organisers reserve the right to alter the programme, timings and speakers.