Title: Alfajiri Energy: an energy company committed to sustainable electrification in the DRC
Introduction :
Alfajiri Energy, a Congolese-owned Canadian energy company, recently signed a production sharing contract (PSC) with the Government of the DRC to exploit biogenic methane in Lake Kivu. However, erroneous and defamatory comments have been published in the media, calling into question the integrity of the company and its leaders. It is important to clarify the facts and highlight the true objectives of Alfajiri Energy.
A rigorous and transparent process:
Contrary to allegations, the contract award process for the Lwandjofu block in Lake Kivu was rigorous, transparent and credible. Alfajiri Energy has an experienced and serious team, and its project plan is well advanced. So, statements suggesting otherwise are simply false. Additionally, there are no inappropriate relationships between the company and anyone within the DRC Ministry of Hydrocarbons.
Commitment to the fight against energy poverty:
Alfajiri Energy aims to safely extract gas from Lake Kivu and convert it into a reliable source of electricity for the people of the Kivu region. This company would use proven Canadian energy technology to degas lake water and produce high-efficiency electricity. Reliable power supply will have positive impacts on employment, deforestation, health and education infrastructure, as well as greenhouse gas emissions from the lake.
A project with strong social and environmental potential:
Alfajiri Energy’s Lwandjofu project has enormous social and environmental potential. Indeed, the lack of access to reliable energy is one of the main causes of extreme poverty in the DRC and in Africa in general. By providing a stable source of electricity, the project will help improve the living conditions of local populations, create employment opportunities and reduce dependence on traditional polluting energies.
Compliance with anti-corruption legislation:
Alfajiri Energy claims to scrupulously respect the anti-corruption legislation in force in the DRC and Canada. The company is committed to conducting its business in an ethical and transparent manner, avoiding all forms of corruption.
Conclusion :
Alfajiri Energy is an energy company committed to sustainable development in the DRC. It aims to provide reliable and sustainable electricity to the populations of Kivu by exploiting the potential of biogenic methane from Lake Kivu. It is important to recognize the company’s efforts and dispel the misinformation circulating about it. The Lwandjofu project is an opportunity to positively transform the lives of the region’s inhabitants, fight energy poverty and contribute to the preservation of the environment.