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Event Listing – African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

Section: Events · May 13, 2026 · No comments |

Date and Time: 12 – 16 October 2026.

Venue: CTICC 1 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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African Energy Week (AEW) is the African Energy Chamber (AEC)’s annual event, uniting African energy leaders, global investors and executives from across the public and private sector for four days of intense dialogue on the future of the African energy industry.

An interactive conference, exhibition and networking event, AEW was established in 2021 under the premise to make energy poverty history by 2030, hosting panel discussions, investor forums, industry summits and one-on-one meeting opportunities, and driving the discussions that will reshape the trajectory of the continent’s energy development.

In 2026, the event returns bigger and better than ever before, serving as the official meeting place for Africa’s energy elite. At the forefront of the African energy industry, AEW promotes the role Africa plays in global energy matters, centred around African-led dialogue and decision making. Covering the entire energy sector and value chain, AEW represents the only conference on the continent representative of the entire sector.

Website URL:

To purchase a delegate pass, visit: https://www.aecweek-registration.com/2026/?repid=.
To view the updated agenda, visit: https://aecweek.com/agenda

To view the latest confirmed speakers, visit: https://aecweek.com/speakers

South Africa to Showcase Orange Basin Investment Opportunities at AOW:Energy 2025

Section: Events, SPONSORED POST · May 25, 2025 · No comments |

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We are pleased to announce that the Republic of South Africa, through the Petroleum Agency South Africa (PASA), will be showcasing a premier portfolio of offshore and onshore oil and gas opportunities, with a special focus on the highly prospective Orange Basin, at AOW:Energy 2025, taking place from 15–18 September in Accra, Ghana.

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Under the Leadship of Ag. CEO Mr. Bongani Sayidini, PASA will lead a senior delegation to meet with international operators, energy investors, and strategic technical partners. South Africa’s Orange Basin has emerged as one of the most exciting frontier plays on the continent, and this is your opportunity to explore open acreage in the Orange Basin and Shark Alley.

Our newly released South Africa National Investment Booklet offers critical insights into the geological potential of the Orange Basin, recent activity, and the national roadmap to unlock energy security and enable economic transformation through oil

and gas.

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• Meet Petroleum Agency South Africa at AOW:Energy 2025

We invite all companies interested in accessing one of Africa’s most technically advanced and geologically rich energy markets to meet with PASA in Accra.

Enquire now to participate and arrange meetings

With a stable regulatory framework and deep commitment to private sector partnership, South Africa is open for business, the Orange Basin is the most prolific basin in recent history and AOW:Energy and PASA is showcasing exclusively at AOW:Energy in gahan 15th – 18th September. From upstream exploration and licensing to energy infrastructure and domestic market development, contact us now to meet the Government of South Africa via our partnership.

We look forward to hearing from you on the Orange Basin and seeing you in Accra.

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AEW 2025 Program Launches, Highlighting African Energy Security and Global Investment Opportunities

Section: Events, PARTNER CONTENT · April 9, 2025 · No comments |

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The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched its 2025 program, covering strategic topics from upstream oil and gas to downstream infrastructure and distribution to the energy transition, power industry, energy finance and more. The program offers insight into what this year’s edition will offer, as industry leaders, global investors, major operators and think-tanks convene in Cape Town to discuss Positioning Africa as the Next Global Energy Champion.

As the largest event of its kind in Africa, AEW: Invest in African Energies serves as a vital platform to sign deals and drive energy projects forward. This year’s event offers an expanded program, featuring a variety of stages covering the entire energy value chain. Additional features include pre-conference workshops, a deal room, the return of the African Farmout Forum, technical hubs, fireside chats and more. The Just Energy Transition concert returns to kick off the week while the African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner celebrates movers and shakers in African energy.

One of the highlights of this year’s conference is the G20 Energy Leaders Roundtable, which comes as South Africa hosts the 20th meeting of the G20 group this year. A series of country spotlights will also take place during the course of the week, covering markets such as South Africa, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia and the Republic of Congo, as well as an OPEC roundtable featuring major OPEC-producers. A BRICS roundtable will examine the impact the group has on Africa’s energy future while a COP 30 roundtable will discuss Africa’s position ahead of the conference this year.

Africa’s energy sector is more attractive than ever, as regulatory reforms, ambitious policies and long-term development strategies continue to entice spending. Total capital expenditure for the oil and gas industry alone is estimated to reach $43 billion in 2025, with spending set to reach $54 billion by 2030. AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 features an energy finance stage, with discussions covering the African Energy Bank; investment trends in Africa and reducing barriers to entry. The stage will unpack Mergers & Acquisitions; financing cross-border projects; energy access and equity, among other topics.

As one of the final frontiers for oil and gas exploration, Africa is seeing a plethora of projects advance. West Africa is projected to lead oil and gas spending in 2025, accounting for over 50% of the continent’s total expenditure. While established producers such as Nigeria remain dominant, emerging producers such as Senegal and Mauritania are attracting high levels of investment. In Southern Africa, Namibia targets first oil by 2029 while South Africa seeks to unlock discoveries in both its offshore basins and onshore shale prospects. Zimbabwe targets onshore gas production while Mozambique advances its pipeline of large-scale LNG projects. AEW: Invest in African Energies Upstream E&P Forum will examine the continent’s exploration hotspots. Panels include onshore and shallow water potential; the resurgence of Libya; onshore basins to watch; the outlook for LNG; and deepwater plays.

Amid the continent’s oil and gas drive, Africa also seeks to advance a just energy transition, Countries such as Mauritania, Namibia and South Africa are spearheading large-scale green hydrogen developments while solar and wind developments offer increased accessibility for remote communities. Gas-to-power is a central feature of the continents just energy transition, with Algeria, Nigeria and Egypt leading the charge. The AEW: Invest in African Energies Energy Transition stage will unpack strategies for decarbonizing while boosting industrialization. Topics include addressing energy security and climate commitments; clean cooking opportunities; local content; integrated ESG, and more.

As Africa seeks to make energy poverty history by 2030, a fundamental industry is the power sector. Efforts are underway across the continent to revitalize power infrastructure, with both grid-connected and off-grid projects advancing. International partners have a role to play in supporting power projects and the AEW: Invest in African Energies Powering Africa stage will address this. Topics include energy leaders dialogue; energy efficiency; bridging the electricity gap; energy diversification; and integrating renewables into the energy mix.

“Africa is on the cusp of an energy revolution, and AEW: Invest in African Energies is where the deals that will define our continent’s future are made. We remain committed to making energy poverty history by 2030, and through this event, we are accelerating the partnerships and policies that will make that vision a reality,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.aecweek.com for more information, or to download your copy of the draft agenda.

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) to Speak at IAE 2025

Section: Events, PARTNER CONTENT · April 4, 2025 · No comments |

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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, will take the stage at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris this May, offering insights into Nigeria’s strategy to leverage its natural gas resources for long-term development. As a key decision-maker shaping Nigeria’s gas policies, Minister Ekpo’s participation will provide valuable perspectives on the country’s current gas-focused investment opportunities, relevant regulatory reforms and role within Nigeria’s energy mix.

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most attractive energy investment destinations and is targeting $10Billion in deepwater gas exploration investments through tax incentives and new policy measures. The country is prioritizing gas as a transition fuel, with major developments underway to expand both domestic and export infrastructure, alongside plans to auction undeveloped oil and gas blocks to accelerate exploration and production. TOTALEnergies’ $500Million Ubeta onshore field development is set to begin production in 2027, supplying gas to the Nigeria LNG plant. The company is also planning to sanction the $750Million Ima dry gas project this year to further boost LNG supplies. Other recent milestones include Shell’s sale of its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, signaling a shift toward greater local participation in the sector.

IAE 2025 is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors.

Taking place May 13-14, 2025 in Paris, the event offers delegates two days of intensive engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, please visit www.invest-africa-energy.com. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.

Nigeria is also advancing several major pipeline projects to expand its gas sector and strengthen regional energy security and export capacity. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company is undertaking a $1.2Billion rehabilitation of the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline to enhance gas supply for power generation and industrial use. Last month, Nigeria, along with the governments of Algeria and Niger, signed agreements to accelerate the implementation of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project, which aims to transport Nigerian gas through Niger and Algeria to Europe. Agreements for the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, which would connect West African markets to European demand by running along the Atlantic coast through several countries, are also expected to be signed in 2025.

As Nigeria places renewed focus on monetizing its more than 200Trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, Minister Ekpo’s participation at IAE 2025 comes at a pivotal moment for the country’s gas industry. His participation will offer critical insights into Nigeria’s investment climate, ongoing infrastructure projects and how global stakeholders can engage with local ministries, regulators and the evolving gas market to advance the energy transition while securing energy supplies.

The Africa Oil+Gas Report is a media partner to Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum.

Programme Unveiled for the 9th SAIPEC 2025

Section: Events · December 9, 2024 · No comments |

The Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC), organised by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) will take place at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 11-13 February 2025. This marks its significant 9th edition, which is strategically partnered with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and over 30 national oil companies and regulators from Sub-Saharan Africa.

SAIPEC 2025 will showcase multi-billion dollar project opportunities across Africa and offer a vital platform for advancing the continent’s energy, oil and gas ambitions. With local content again as a foundational theme, the conference will attract over 6,000 industry stakeholders, including representatives from National Oil Companies, International Oil Companies, government bodies, service providers and regulators from more than 50 countries.
The three-day programme promises robust engagement with keynote addresses from industry leaders, showcasing countries and exploring pivotal themes such as driving Africa’s energy future, plans for economic growth and SAIPEC’s African Content Series, hosted by the NCDMB for the 5^th consecutive year. Further sessions and panels will tackle critical subjects including African gas strategies and opportunities, finance and the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion initiatives, underscoring the importance of inclusive growth across Africa’s energy landscape.

Notably, the SAIPEC Future Generations Conference will return, inspiring the next generation of African energy leaders, while SAIPEC Technical sessions and the prestigious SAIPEC Awards will highlight leading innovations and achievements in the sector. Networking remains central to SAIPEC, with numerous sessions held, designed to foster partnerships, including exclusive receptions and PETAN’s concluding golf day event.

A centrepiece of the event, the international exhibition will feature a dynamic showcase of technology, innovations and services across the energy value chain. With exhibitors from around the globe, the exhibition will highlight advancements in drilling, exploration, digital technology and sustainability. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with leading suppliers, service providers, and technology developers driving the evolution of Africa’s energy sector.

This year, host PETAN proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of leadership and innovation in Africa’s oil and gas sector. Mr Ibe Chubby Ibe, PETAN/SAIPEC Conference Chair commented; “SAIPEC 2025 stands as a testament to our commitment to driving Africa’s energy transformation, creating sustainable growth, and fostering inclusive partnerships across the continent. This year’s program is our most ambitious yet, showcasing innovative strategies, regional collaborations, and groundbreaking advancements in Africa’s oil and gas sector. We are excited to bring together industry leaders, experts and future visionaries to shape a prosperous and energy-secure future for Sub-Saharan Africa.”

The full programme is now available to download via the SAIPEC website, where attendees can explore the comprehensive schedule and prepare for an impactful 9th edition of this premier African energy conference.

For more details, visit www.saipec-event.com.

Africa Oil+Gas Report Is the Official Platinum Media Partner for SAIPEC 2025

Section: Events · November 22, 2024 · No comments |

We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering up as an official media partner for the Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) 2025! Taking place at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, from February 11-13, SAIPEC remains the premier industry-led event in the heart of Africa’s energy, oil, and gas sector.

To book your delegate places for the conference, please click here.

Hosted by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) and strategically aligned with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and NNPC Ltd. SAIPEC connects senior leaders and stakeholders across Sub Saharan Africa. Together, We will spotlight game-changing solutions, foster progressive discussions, and drive impactful collaborations for the future of the oil and gas industry.

Join us in amplifying this remarkable event that continues to push the boundaries of innovation and partnership across the region, full details at saipec-event.com

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Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit 2024

Section: Events · September 11, 2024 · No comments |

SAVE THE DATE: 26-27 NOVEMBER 2024

We are delighted to announce that the dates have been confirmed for the 2024 edition of the Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit (UIOGS), returning to Kampala from the 26-27 November at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel.

Returning for the 9th edition, UIOGS provides a unique opportunity to engage face-to-face with those on the ground, be it the oil majors, governments, petroleum authorities, NOCs or suppliers, uniting the most concentrated audience of senior decision-makers in the country.

UIOGS is firmly established as the official platform for business in Uganda’s hugely exciting energy, oil and gas industries. Save the date and join us for this November UIOGS 2024!

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NOG Energy Week 2024: West African Countries Harnessing Gas for Industrialisation to Boost Economic Development

Section: Events · June 14, 2024 · No comments |

Abuja, Nigeria – Many African countries are harnessing gas and other cleaner and greener energies to drive their industrialisation journey. African countries including Ghana and Nigeria are investing in gas infrastructure and promoting its utilisation, and by extension are addressing energy poverty and environmental challenges.

The Honourable Minister of Energy for Ghana, H.E. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who recently confirmed his participation in the NOG Energy Week, taking place from 30 June to 4 July at the ICC, Abuja, amplified the need for competitive financing to propel natural gas projects.

Nigeria, boasting gas reserves of over 200TCF, recently announced plans to execute a gas strategy that will trigger the nations industrialisation and economic growth. NNPC Limited’s Executive Vice President for Upstream, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, shared the organisation’s plans to deepen domestic gas utilisation for power generation in a bid to support the manufacturing sector.

To transform the energy sector in West Africa, leveraging natural gas to drive economic growth and development is key. Gas for industrialisation contributes to increasing energy transition progress across the region. From revitalising key industries to fostering innovation, the strategic focus on gas underscores a commitment to propel West Africa towards a future built on energy security and economic resilience. Through the Decade of Gas Initiative by the Nigerian government, industry leaders have continually conveyed a collaborative approach aimed at unlocking the country’s energy resources.

To drive progress in Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy market, energy stakeholders, government officials, regulators, and key industry players are convening at NOG Energy Week 2024 to deliberate on policies aimed at meeting West Africa’s energy demand. The event, themed “Showcasing Opportunities. Driving Investment. Meeting Energy Demand.”, is scheduled to take place from 30 June – 4 July at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja.

Speaking on what stakeholders should expect at NOG Energy Week 2024, the Country Director – Nigeria & Portfolio Director – Africa for dmg events, Wemimo Oyelana, said,

“Our commitment for almost 25 years has been to provide a platform where industry leaders can have frank conversations that proffer solutions to the different challenges the industry is facing. NOG Energy Week has contributed significantly to key policy development & implementation over the years. We look forward to having industry stakeholders discuss pertinent issues including; Attracting International and Regional Funding Into Nigeria’s Energy Sector, Optimising the Significance of Natural Gas as the Fuel Of Choice, and Driving Industrialisation as a Catalyst for Economic Growth.

Expected government officials and industry leaders at NOG Energy Week 2024 are; H.E. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), H.E. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy, Ghana, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Authority Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Limited, Elohor Aiboni, Managing Director, Shell Nigeria’s Exploration and Production Company Limited, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria LNG, Eberechukwu Oji, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, ND Western, Dr Ernest Azudialu – Obiejesi OFR, Chairman, Nestoil Limited, Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC, Julius Rone OFR, Group Managing Director, UTM FLNG Limited, Daere Akobo. F.IoD, F.IMC, CMC, Group Chief Executive Officer, PANA Holdings, among others.

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NOG Energy Week 2024 is produced by dmg Nigeria events, a subsidiary of dmg Events with over 80 Conferences and Exhibitions across the world such as Adipec, and Gastech. The 23rd edition of the event will unite leaders, policymakers, regulators, and professionals from across the globe in the oil, gas and energy industry to address energy transition and transformation, as well as emerging business opportunities within the country.

Alongside the Strategic Conference, NOG Energy Week 2024 will also host an international Exhibition, leadership roundtables, a plethora of networking events, and an award ceremony to recognise exceptional achievements and contributions within Nigeria’s energy industry.

For further information about NOG Energy Week 2024, please visit

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The Politics of African Oil Conferences

Section: Events, In the news · February 4, 2024 · No comments |

By Toyin Akinosho

In 1994, South Africa’s first year of fully democratic elections, the Africa Oil Week (AOW) began in Cape Town, the country’s widely acclaimed ‘mother city’.

Christened ‘Africa Upstream’, at the time, the Conference was inaugurated in Camps Bay, “a beautiful locale over the towering Cape peaks, facing the ever cold Atlantic”, reports Duncan Clarke, the AOW’s founder, in his memoir Three Decades in the Long Grass: The story of Global Pacific & Partners. “No facility existed and we used a huge marquee to accommodate the 300 delegates”, the Zimbabwe born Clarke notes in the book. Clarke enlisted Alec Erwin, “an old friend and minister in Mandela’s cabinet, who had gone to school in Umtali (Mutare), in [then] Rhodesia to give the opening address”.

The second edition of the conference was held in Johannesburg, “unwisely persuaded that this, the heart of sub-Saharan Africa’s economy, would prove a more fertile ground. It didn’t, and the location of the conference in Midrand was a near disaster of logistics and on-site management. Never again, we vowed, so we moved back to the Cape to find the IMAX BMW Centre as our next venue-and for the next 17 years to follow-initially taking a smaller room than the main theatre for the conference meeting”.

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By 2013, the conference had been renamed Africa Oil Week (AOW).

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I’d pause here to scan across the continent to focus on the emergence of NJ Ayuk, a gutsy, charismatic, Cameroonian born, US trained lawyer.

I met NJ Ayuk in 2015, in the company of Thabo Kgogo, then CEO of the JSE listed, South African independent SacOil, at the Cubana bar and restaurant, an upmarket lounge in Cape Town, which was a sundowner favourite hangout of the AOW crowd. At the time, I had watched Ayuk from a distance with a large dose of respect mixed with curiosity and a lot of questions. His Centurion Law firm seemed so unutterably successful for a company headquartered in Equatorial Guinea. It wasn’t lost on me that, even while located in such a back water part of the continent, it was loudly touting Pan African credentials.

How did the Africa Energy Week, created by Ayuk’s Energy Capital & Power and African Energy Chamber, manage to wrestle down the wrestle down the “gigantic” AOW, which no longer has Duncan Clarke at the helm, but being managed by the Hyve Group?

The full article is in the October/November 2023 edition of the Africa Oil+Gas Report