Energy and Infrastructure
Energy and Infrastructure are two critical pillars that lay the foundation for Africa's sustainable development and economic growth. Our on-the-ground teams and deep sector expertise are driving this transformation by partnering with clients and industry leaders to diversify the energy mix and accelerate economic growth. We also actively participate and engage with other stakeholders at industry events.
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Listen to our latest sector - focused podcasts
Sectors
Episode 1: A look at factors shaping the energy sector
Listen to episode one of our sector-focused podcast series, where Rentia Van Tonder, Head: Power; Vincenzia Leitich, Executive: Energy and Infrastructure; and Pieter Joubert, President and Chief Investment Officer, CrossBoundary share insights on the current and future state of the energy sector in Africa.
Sectors
Episode 2: Opportunities to improve water infrastructure in South Africa
In this episode of our sector-focused podcast series, Zen Dlamini, Executive Head of Infrastructure, Sovereign and Public Sector at Standard Bank CIB, and Zodwa Mbele, Chief Financial Officer at the Development Bank of Southern Africa, reflect on the state of water infrastructure in South Africa.
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Energy
Energy, underpins economic growth in mature and emerging markets, with Africa no exception. In Africa, where around 500 million people do not have access to electricity, increased access to energy (including access to fuels for transportation and cooking) is crucial to human development and the continent’s industrialisation, which can promote increased prosperity and reduced energy inequality. We believe that access to affordable and reliable energy is fundamental to Africa’s development.
Partnering for progress: Advancing Africa's energy sector
Our efforts in transforming the sector include providing financial support and advice to clients with their innovative projects, including the following:
- TotalEnergies: We partnered with TotalEnergies through its renewables’ affiliates in South Africa and Hydra Storage HoldCo to successfully facilitate the TotalEnergies Hydra Storage Project, which consists of a 216MW solar PV and 450MWh battery energy storage that will make available 75MW of dispatchable power every day from 5:00am to 9:30pm for 20 years and relieve pressure on the national power grid.
- Seriti Green: We successfully reached financial and commercial close on Seriti Green’s 155MW renewable energy wind project in Mpumalanga, the initial phase of the greater Ummbila Emoyeni facility.
- Lyra Energy: We advised Scatec and STANLIB in establishing a new renewable energy platform called Lyra Energy, which offers distributed access to high-quality, affordable and predictable utility-scale renewable energy to medium and large commercial and industrial customers.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure development is a crucial aspect of Africa’s growth. With a youthful population, there is an increasing demand for infrastructure that promotes reliable forms of transportation and industrialisation in order to create job opportunities and boost economic activity.
By investing in the development of the continent’s infrastructure, we can begin to create more opportunities to promote inter-regional trade, strengthen relations between African countries, create more efficient ways to import and export products and accelerate economic growth across the continent.
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Infrastructure
Energy, underpins economic growth in mature and emerging markets, with Africa no exception. In Africa, where around 500 million people do not have access to electricity, increased access to energy (including access to fuels for transportation and cooking) is crucial to human development and the continent’s industrialisation, which can promote increased prosperity and reduced energy inequality. We believe that access to affordable and reliable energy is fundamental to Africa’s development.
Partnering for progress: Advancing Africa's energy sector
Our efforts in transforming the sector include providing financial support and advice to clients with their innovative projects, including the following:
- TotalEnergies: We partnered with TotalEnergies through its renewables’ affiliates in South Africa and Hydra Storage HoldCo to successfully facilitate the TotalEnergies Hydra Storage Project, which consists of a 216MW solar PV and 450MWh battery energy storage that will make available 75MW of dispatchable power every day from 5:00am to 9:30pm for 20 years and relieve pressure on the national power grid.
- Seriti Green: We successfully reached financial and commercial close on Seriti Green’s 155MW renewable energy wind project in Mpumalanga, the initial phase of the greater Ummbila Emoyeni facility.
- Lyra Energy: We advised Scatec and STANLIB in establishing a new renewable energy platform called Lyra Energy, which offers distributed access to high-quality, affordable and predictable utility-scale renewable energy to medium and large commercial and industrial customers.
Infrastructure development is a crucial aspect of Africa’s growth. With a youthful population, there is an increasing demand for infrastructure that promotes reliable forms of transportation and industrialisation in order to create job opportunities and boost economic activity.
By investing in the development of the continent’s infrastructure, we can begin to create more opportunities to promote inter-regional trade, strengthen relations between African countries, create more efficient ways to import and export products and accelerate economic growth across the continent.
Stanbic IBTC served as lead financing institution and issued ₦53 billion to fund Lagos Free Zone
Stanbic IBTC is proud to announce that it has issued a ₦53 billion bond to fund the Lagos Free Zone, which is designed to enhance Nigeria's trading landscape by providing organisations with access to top-tier facilities and services.
Standard Bank backs TotalEnergies’ major hybrid renewable project
Standard Bank is proud to announce that it has partnered TotalEnergies through its renewables’ affiliates in South Africa and Hydra Storage HoldCo to successfully facilitate a major hybrid renewables project.
Standard Bank supports Seriti Green’s goal towards renewable energy solutions in Mpumalanga
Standard Bank is pleased to announce that it has successfully reached financial and commercial close on Seriti Green’s 155MW renewable energy wind project in Mpumalanga, the initial phase of the greater Ummbila Emoyeni facility.
Standard Bank paves the way for Malawi’s growth with K34.5 billion landmark road project
In line with our efforts to improve the lives of African citizens, we are proud to announce our partnership with the Malawian Government, where we secured K34.5 billion (R500 million) in funding for the landmark Kenyatta Drive and Mzimba Street project.
Standard Bank supports the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority with Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Standard Bank is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to support Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
Dele Kuti
Global Head: Energy and Infrastructure
Energy and Infrastructure are pivotal to Sub-Saharan Africa’s progress. In a fast-evolving global context, harnessing SSA’s potential is crucial in driving economic growth and maintaining Africa’s global competitiveness.
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Southern Africa Head: Oil and Gas
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Olivier Fleurentin
Executive: Energy and Infrastructure - Europe
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Maina Kigundu
Head: Oil and Gas
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Jonathan Muga
Head: Infrastructure
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Ghana: Head of Energy and Infrastructure (Oil & Gas)
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Ghana: Head of Energy and Infrastructure (Power & Infrastructure)
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