At a time when the world is grappling with the urgency of climate change, volatile energy markets, and the demand for sustainable growth, Honourable Mohamed Arkab, Algeria’s Minister of Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energies, stands as one of Africa’s most influential energy policymakers. His participation in the upcoming Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC) 2025, scheduled to take place from May 27 to 29 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, is not just symbolic—it is strategic. With this year’s theme, “Invest, Innovate, Implement: Revolutionized financing for sustainable energy sector growth in Africa,” AETC 2025 presents a timely platform for leaders like Arkab to share, learn, and shape the future of Africa’s energy transition.
Mohamed Arkab brings to the conference a wealth of experience, having steered Algeria’s energy sector through one of the most ambitious reform agendas in recent history. A trained mechanical engineer and former CEO of Sonelgaz—the state-owned electricity and gas company—Arkab has focused Algeria’s energy policy on two pillars: modernizing hydrocarbons management and accelerating the energy transition toward renewables and cleaner technologies. Under his watch, Algeria has committed to developing 15,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2035, with 6,000 MW targeted for development between 2023 and 2027. This forms part of Algeria’s broader national energy transition programme, which positions the country not only as a regional gas hub, but as a future leader in solar power and green hydrogen.
Minister Arkab has also played a pivotal role in restructuring Algeria’s energy legal framework to better reflect modern realities. His ministry has spearheaded the review of electricity laws to support more liberalized and decentralized models of electricity production and distribution, creating room for private investment, innovation, and renewable integration. Meanwhile, in the mining sector, he has prioritized the strategic development of resources such as lithium, recognizing its centrality to the global shift toward electric mobility and battery technologies.
Arkab’s leadership has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. In various global energy summits, he has consistently advocated for equitable energy partnerships and African-led solutions. His presence at AETC 2025 is particularly significant, as Algeria’s approach to financing large-scale infrastructure, leveraging sovereign resources, and drawing in technical partnerships can offer vital insights to other African nations facing similar developmental constraints.
But beyond Arkab’s participation, the Africa Energy Technology Conference 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential gatherings of energy leaders, investors, innovators, and policy-makers on the continent. The choice of the theme—“Invest, Innovate, Implement”—is not accidental. Africa stands at a critical juncture where over 600 million people still lack access to electricity, yet the continent boasts some of the world’s most abundant solar, wind, and geothermal resources. The challenge is no longer about potential—it is about mobilizing capital, fostering innovation, and executing well-structured projects at scale.
AETC 2025 creates the environment for precisely this convergence. It offers a space for participants to explore revolutionary financing mechanisms—such as blended finance, green bonds, climate funds, and digital financing models—that can unlock billions in capital for Africa’s energy sector. The conference will also shine a spotlight on cutting-edge technologies, from smart grids to energy storage systems, that are redefining how electricity is generated, stored, and consumed.
Moreover, AETC provides a bridge between policy and practice. Discussions and workshops at the event will focus on governance models, policy reforms, and institutional frameworks that can de-risk investments, encourage public-private partnerships, and ensure the sustainability of energy projects long after the conference ends.
For energy sector stakeholders—be they national utility executives, private investors, technology providers, researchers, or students—AETC 2025 is not just another industry event. It is a call to collective action. It is where bold commitments will be made, new collaborations will be forged, and pathways to sustainable growth will be mapped out. In this dynamic mix, leaders like Mohamed Arkab will play a central role in connecting Algeria’s experiences to continental goals, offering proven strategies for managing transitions while keeping national interests and regional synergies aligned.
As the world looks increasingly to Africa as the next frontier for clean energy innovation and investment, AETC 2025 stands as a beacon of opportunity. It is an unmissable gathering for anyone serious about being part of Africa’s energy revolution. And with Minister Mohamed Arkab helping to lead the charge, attendees can expect meaningful, solution-driven conversations that will ripple far beyond the conference walls
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