Cairo set the stage on October 25, when China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation released Sinopec's Sustainability Report in Africa (2021-2025). The report looks back at five years of progress in energy cooperation, environmental protection, community development, and cultural exchange. Meanwhile, the company also introduced WE17, its global sustainability communication brand.
Between 2021 and 2025, Sinopec implemented 33 projects across 16 African countries. Its investment topped US$5.7 billion, while tax and social responsibility contributions passed US$4 billion. Moreover, its 2025 operations directly created 16,000 local jobs.
Sinopec is exploring wind and solar power for Egypt's Western Desert oilfields. As a result, gas flaring at the Sinopec-Apache project fell by more than 60%. Elsewhere, Ethiopia's Adama Wind Power Project meets about 20% of the capital's electricity demand, and Uganda's ultra-low-noise rigs cut emissions by over 90%.
Beyond energy, Sinopec invests in communities. For instance, its welding program in Uganda certified 60 workers, and its teams helped build over 70 water supply plants. In Egypt, the company supported 201 girls' schools, serving over 15,000 students.
Cultural exchange matters too. Consequently, the "Silk Road Book House - China Bookshelf" initiative now reaches Egypt, Algeria, and Cameroon.
Finally, WE17 arrives with the slogan "Together for Better." It aligns with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and centers on Clean, Care, and Culture. About 100 guests from government, business, academia, and media attended the launch.
