African Energy Transition: The Role of Women in Shaping the Future

TotalEnergies Vice President Marieme-Sav SOW highlights the vital role women play in Africa's energy transition. Despite increased female participation at entry levels and conferences, decision-making rooms still lack female voices. SOW stresses that energy decisions impact who receives light, jobs, and opportunities, and thus, require diverse perspectives.

SOW recounts experiences in Uganda and Mozambique demonstrating women's unnoticed influence and calls for collective action to empower women in energy. TotalEnergies implements initiatives to promote women's leadership, including joint decision-making in compensation and significant strides in hiring practices in Nigeria.

With Africa facing a transformative energy shift, SOW emphasizes the urgency for women to be empowered to drive innovation and lead changes to ensure an equitable energy future. She advocates for mentorship, training, and policies to support women's roles in this critical transition.