Olakunle Williams

Olakunle Williams is the founder and CEO of Tetracore Energy Group, a leading energy solution provider with a natural gas portfolio exceeding 70MMScfd in volumes for industrial use and energizing over 300MW of power generation in Nigeria.

Under the leadership of Olakunle, Tetracore's commitment to excellence has earned it numerous recognitions from reputable organizations. In 2022, the Nigeria Gas Association presented Tetracore with the Nigeria Domestic Gas Ambassador Award, acknowledging its strong commitment to deepening domestic gas utilization in Nigeria. In 2023, Tetracore was named the Innovative Gas Company of the Year by the Nigeria Gas Investment Forum, in recognition of its pioneering contributions to the industry.

With over 15 years of extensive experience across the Energy (Natural Gas and Power) value chain, Olakunle has made significant contributions to the industry. His professional journey includes working as a Consultant on the Energy desk at Deloitte Nigeria and serving as a leading Commercial Advisor at the Nigerian Gas Company Limited. He was also part of the initial team of its affiliate, the Nigerian Gas Marketing Company Limited.

Olakunle holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Bradford School of Management (UK), a Project Management Professional, a Chartered Management Accountant, a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultant, and a member of several professional bodies including the International Bar Association (IBA).

In recognition of his contributions to the energy sector, He was recognized for the Energy Personality Leadership Prize for African Leadership Excellence in 2021 and by the African Energy Chamber as one of the 25 Energy personalities to watch out for in the African Continent in year 2022. And in 2023 he was recognized as Nigeria's Fifty (50) Most Inspiring and Definitive Top CEOs by Guardian Nigeria's Annual CEO Series. And recently he was named the Nigeria’s Energy Champion at the 2024’s Nigeria Oil & Gas Outlook, presented by the African Energy Series.

Recently Olakunle was decorated with a Professional Doctorate and Corporate Leadership Excellence Recognition Award 2024 from the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (Ghana). As a recognition for his exemplary leadership, he was recently elected to the Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG) governing board in Nigeria.

Session Overview

Monday, 4 November

14:00

Decarbonisation Conference Decarbonisation Theatre 14:00 - 14:45

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Partnering with the Global South to advance global decarbonisation

Despite the relatively low contributions to global GHG emissions by most countries in the Global South, these countries are often the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, floods and extreme temperatures. Additionally, these countries face additional challenges including limited access to financial resources, lack of infrastructure and heavy dependence on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture. To accelerate an equitable energy transition across the Global South, collaboration with the Global North will be needed across finance and investment, digital integration, technology development and innovation, and capacity-building while also enabling sustainable energy sources and reduced carbon emissions. Global energy's future hinges on collaboration. Governments, businesses, and civil society must unite to dismantle obstacles. Their joint efforts can propel an equitable shift for developing nations while fostering worldwide sustainability and decarbonisation.

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This session will focus on crucial strategies and actions to reduce carbon emissions, combat climate change and ensure an accelerated energy transition across the Global South.

Thursday, 7 November

10:00

Voices of Tomorrow ICC Hall B 10:00 - 10:45

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Powering Africa’s energy system by catalysing in-country growth through local resources

Africa's vast natural resources - including agriculture, minerals, traditional fuels, and renewable energy - hold the key to unlocking energy access and security. By developing these resources sustainably and building climate-resilient energy infrastructure, African nations can create jobs, generate revenue, and stimulate markets, trade, and economic growth. To overcome the hurdle of limited financing and investment, governments, businesses, development banks, investors, and civil society must work together to create supportive policies and actions. This collaboration will ensure balanced energy security and net-zero ambitions, ultimately achieving universal energy access in Africa.

Attendee insights:

Gain insights into the opportunities for in-country growth within African nations and the crucial role of financing access and collaboration in unlocking this potential.