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EKI Energy Commits to Advancing Clean Cooking Access Across Africa

May 23, 2024. By News Bureau

EKI Energy Services Ltd. announces its endorsement and active participation in advancing the universal access to clean cooking agenda as articulated in the high-level declaration issued by the International Energy Agency (IEA) at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa.

Embracing the imperative outlined by the IEA, EKI pledges its unwavering commitment to catalyzing transformative change in the African continent's energy landscape through concrete actions and strategic partnerships.

Along with EKI's Chairman and Managing Director, Manish Dabkara and its Amsterdam representative, Kasim Janjua, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Prime Minister of Norway H.E. Jonas Gahr Støre, the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, and the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Dr. Fatih Birol, were also in attendance at the event.

With a steadfast dedication to achieve tangible impact, EKI aims to expand its footprints to the clean cooking initiative in Africa with a commitment to scaling up its distribution network to reach a target of 1 million improved cook stoves across a minimum of 6 African countries within the next 2 years, building upon its existing presence in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, and Nigeria.

Through its collaboration with the esteemed Jospong Group of Companies in Ghana, EKI aims to distribute an additional 300,000 cook stoves within the coming year, leveraging the extensive reach and resources of one of Western Africa's largest business conglomerates.

In addition to it, leveraging on its partnership with the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) - ranked 94th in the Fortune 500 list, EKI endeavours to introduce the 'Surya Nutan' indoor solar cooking device to at least four African countries over the next two years, harnessing cutting-edge technology to promote sustainable cooking practices.

EKI also pledges EUR 10,000 to fund activities supporting the work of the IEA's working group, underscoring its commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at driving positive change. EKI's initiatives are poised to generate livelihood opportunities for over 10,000 local community members, fostering economic empowerment and contributing to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Manish Dabkara, Chairman and Managing Director, EKI Energy Services expressed his excitement, saying, "I am immensely proud to take another step to advancing the clean cooking agenda outlined by the IEA. Our strategic endorsements and concrete initiatives, including expanding distribution networks, forging partnerships, and spearheading socio-economic development, highlight our dedication to catalyzing transformative change in Africa's clean cooking journey."

"These efforts are projected to generate carbon revenues exceeding USD 600 million over the project's lifetime, further bolstering its socio-economic impact and environmental sustainability. The company also commits to establishing a manufacturing facility in West Africa, bolstering local economies and promoting self-reliance in clean cooking solutions," said Chief Operating Officer, EKI Energy Services, Pankaj Pandey. EKI also proudly launched the 'GHG OORJA' woody biomass cookstove, boasting an impressive efficiency rating of 46.18%, reaffirming its dedication to pioneering innovative solutions for a greener future.

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