Energy Trading in Africa: Lessons from West Africa for the Zim Zam Corridor

As Africa's energy landscape rapidly evolves, a new class of market actors is reshaping how power moves across the continent. In this 1st interview of the ZimZam 'Let's Talk Energy' Podcast, The Electricity Hub speaks with Monie Captan, Deputy CEO of Petrodex, one of West Africa's leading energy trading companies. With deep insight into the region's power markets, Monie Captan is driving initiatives that enhance liquidity, strengthen utilities, and open new pathways for efficient power delivery.Monie discussed how energy traders are transforming the sector, what this means for the future of national utilities and the regional grid, and the lessons from trader-backed projects across West Africa, particularly for emerging corridors like Zimbabwe and Zambia.