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Michael Konadu, GE Vernova | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

In this video interview, Michael Konadu of GE Vernova reflects on the role of gas and renewables in shaping a secure and practical energy transition in West Africa.

Konadu also discusses GE Vernova’s focus on reducing carbon intensity, including opportunities to replace diesel generation – particularly in Nigeria – while maintaining reliable power. He reflects on how balancing renewables with dependable gas-fired generation can support industrialisation and job creation, and why energy security remains central to delivering a just and sustainable transition across the region.

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