Africa’s energy conversation has matured. The debate is no longer only about generation capacity shortfalls or policy intent. Increasingly, the defining question has moved on as to whether the continent can convert its energy ambition into operational infrastructure at the pace required to support industrial growth and long-term energy security. Across recent industry engagements, including the recent Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town, one message has emerged consistently: successful energy transitions depend as much on delivery capability as they do on investment and policy ambition.