The conversations, partnerships and investments shaping Africa’s energy future are coming to Cape Town from 12–16 October 2026 for African Energy Week (AEW) 2026.
Bringing together 300+ Ministers & VIPs, 400+ industry speakers, 1,500+ companies and delegates from 100+ countries, AEW 2026 will provide a platform for the continent’s energy leaders, investors and dealmakers to connect, collaborate and do business.
Delegates can expect:
High-level B2B & G2B matchmaking
Landmark deal signings and investment opportunities
Insights into licensing rounds, regulations and emerging energy markets
Exclusive networking receptions, power lunches and fireside chats
Direct engagement with Africa’s leading energy decisionmakers
Under the theme “Invest in African Energies: Affordable and Abundant Energy Additions,” AEW 2026 will focus on turning Africa’s vast energy potential into bankable projects, investment and tangible progress.
Will you be in the room where Africa’s next energy deals are made?
Taking place from 12–16 October 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Africa Energy Week (AEW) is the continent’s premier gathering for energy leaders, investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders. AEW 2026 is expected to welcome more than 9,000 delegates from over 100 countries for four days of high-level dialogue, networking and deal-making.
Under the theme “Invest in African Energies: Affordable and Abundant Energy Additions,” the event will bring together government officials, national oil companies, utilities, financiers, project developers and private-sector leaders to discuss the future of Africa’s energy sector.
Whether you are looking to expand your network, identify investment opportunities, engage with decision-makers or stay ahead of industry developments, AEW 2026 is the place to be.
The institutional architecture around African power investment has grown considerably more sophisticated in recent years, with multilateral lenders, specialized blended finance vehicles, global law firms and energy research houses all playing active roles in how projects are structured, financed and brought to market.
Speakers confirmed for the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, October 12-16, represent the complete investment ecosystem at work across the continent.
The World Bank’s role in shaping Africa’s power investment landscape is well established, and Infrastructure Program Leader Mirlan Aldayarov joins Power Africa Today as the institution expands its energy sector engagement. Aldayarov, a senior energy specialist who leads investment operations within the Bank’s Energy and Extractives Global Practice, was closely involved in the $1.5 billion development policy loan approved for South Africa in July 2026 to support electricity sector reforms and grid governance. His participation at the conference connects the multilateral financing agenda to the national-level reforms being discussed across the program.
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), where Carol Koech serves as Vice President for Africa, has emerged as one of the more active mobilizers of blended finance for electrification and renewables on the continent. GEAPP and its partners have raised $100 million in funding directed toward Mission 300, the World Bank-led effort to connect 300 million people across Africa to electricity by the end of the decade. Koech, who joined GEAPP in August 2025 after leading Schneider Electric’s East Africa business, brings two decades of experience in energy access and private-sector transformation to the Power Africa Today lineup.
Closer to the project level, Mphokolo Makara, CEO of the SA-H2 Fund managed by Climate Fund Managers and Invest International, represents the next generation of blended finance vehicles targeting African energy infrastructure. The fund, which targets $1 billion in green hydrogen investment in South Africa, recently backed the development of the country’s first wastewater-to-green-methanol facility and previously committed $20 million to the Hive Hydrogen Coega green ammonia project. Makara’s presence at Power Africa Today brings the green hydrogen financing discussion into a broader conversation about how blended finance can unlock capital for emerging energy technologies.
South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) adds a domestic DFI perspective. Nina Yose, Acting Divisional Executive for Mining, Metals, Infrastructure and Energy, joins the conference as the IDC continues to finance energy and infrastructure projects across the country, including through the Junior Mining Exploration Fund that she oversees. The IDC’s role in channeling public capital into projects that are not yet fully commercially bankable complements the multilateral and private capital represented elsewhere on the lineup.
Rounding out the group from the advisory and research side, John Ngunjiri, an Associate in Norton Rose Fulbright’s energy and infrastructure M&A practice and a member of the African Energy Chamber’s Advisory Board, brings legal and transactional expertise. Norton Rose Fulbright, ranked in Band 1 for Africa-wide projects and energy by Chambers Global in 2026, advises on the deal structures and project finance arrangements that underpin large-scale African energy investments. Silvia Macri, Associate Director for Power and Renewables Research at S&P Global Energy, also joins the lineup with more than 12 years of coverage across African and Middle Eastern energy markets.
Says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, “The speakers at Power Africa Today reflect the full chain of expertise needed to get African power projects built – from the DFIs structuring the risk to the lawyers closing the deals to the analysts pricing the market.”
Power Africa Today brings together policymakers, utilities, investors and developers to address the regulatory, financial and infrastructural challenges of building interconnected electricity markets across the continent.
***The conference takes place as part of AEW 2026 at CTICC 1 in Cape Town from October 12-16.***
As a member of the Forward7 Clean Cooking Award Advisory Panel, I’m pleased to share that the application deadline has been extended to 10 August 2026, giving more entities the opportunity to showcase their work.
If your organisation or one within your network is advancing clean cooking through innovative and practical solutions, I encourage you to apply today.
Several encouraging trends have emerged from this year’s applicant pool:
Strong participation from Rwanda, which currently leads with 21 applicants, exceeding the combined total from Nigeria and Kenya.
A highly entrepreneurial field, with 37 startups represented and only three grant-dependent NGOs among the applicants.
Representation from nine African markets and counting, spanning from Kigali and Lagos to Cape Town.
In order to encourage maximum participation, especially in the countries with larger African populations, the Forward7 team has elected to extend the deadline to 10 August 2026, to enable the right operators with serious projects across Africa submit their applications.
We are looking for initiatives that are improving access, strengthening LPG distribution, expanding last-mile delivery, increasing affordability, supporting sustained adoption, or scaling clean cooking solutions across Africa.
The Award offers a total prize fund of USD 45,000, with USD 15,000 awarded to one winner in each of the three categories:
Frontier Contexts
Continuity & Loyalty
Urban Scale-Up
Thank you, and I look forward to seeing your innovative solutions.
Azule Energy Limited hereby invites interested companies to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the following tenders, as per the table below:
BLOCK (S)
EOI REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION SERVICES
NGC
(New Gas Consortium)
EOI_AZE_NGC_34_2026
Tender for Operations & Maintenance Services of NGC Plant
Companies interested in one or more invitations above listed may submit their Expression of Interest within 10 Business Days counting from the date of this publication, by sending an email to vendor.application@azule-energy.com, mentioning the EOI reference(s) as per the above table and providing the below listed documents associated with the minimum requirements:
Company Presentation Letter with a description of services and equipment’s offered, and presentation of the respective teams together with CVs and HSE policies;
Tax Identification Number (NIF);
Scanned copy of the Commercial Certificate duly updated (National Companies), with an issue date not exceeding 3 (three) months;
Evidence of the company’s shareholder structure, with a list of all shareholders up to the final beneficiary(ies);
Certificate / Evidence of the supplier registration in the Nacional Concessionaire System (ANPG) – to register, you must access the website https: https://anpg.co.ao/ in the “Local Content” area and “Supplier Registration” section;
Last three (3) years Financial Statements and Annual Reports including Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss and Cash Flow Statement (preferably audited);
Name of the contact person responsible for receiving the qualification package and other information and documentation.
Technical Requirements: The scope of work for this tender encompasses the provision of comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the New Gas Consortium (NGC) facilities. The services shall include but not limited to:
Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations through the implementation of HSE policies, regulatory compliance, and the management of emergencies and incidents;
Operate and optimize processing and export facilities, ensuring product quality, system reliability, and continuous monitoring of operational performance;
Execute and manage maintenance and asset integrity activities, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, inspections, shutdowns, turnarounds, and reliability improvement initiatives;
Manage resources, personnel, and operational continuity, including materials and spare parts management, obsolescence management, logistics, competency assurance, and the transition of O&M.
The NGC facilities include an onshore gas treatment plant integrated with two offshore production platforms designed to process a gas plateau rate of 412 MMSCFD, a peak condensate rate of 20.500 BOPD and a peak produced water rate of 4.400 BWPD.
From expanding the capabilities of established technologies to pioneering new approaches to reservoir management, Welltec® continues to advance operations through innovation, field validation, and the exchange of technical expertise.
New webpages for multifunctional Welltec® Wellgrab
Welltec® Wellgrab is a multifunctional technology platform used by operators across the globe for fishing, crown plug setting/retrieval, and the manipulation of downhole hardware and components.
Multifunctional technology platform
Multi-award-winning technology
Explore our new Wellgrab webpages to see how a broad range of intervention challenges are addressed by simply exchanging a single high-impact attachment, leveraging the platform’s exceptional baseline capabilities in different ways.
In April, we announced the first-ever installation of autonomous Density Activated Recovery (DAR™) technology, commencing a groundbreaking field trial to optimize oil production while substantially minimizing produced water. In collaboration between Welltec and Equinor, 40 DAR assemblies were installed across 12 compartments in a 1,500-meter horizontal openhole section of a subsea well.
Autonomous water cut reduction
Pioneering field trial
DAR not only delivers optimized inflow distribution along the horizontal section but proactively reduces OPEX by eliminating diagnostics and intervention runs otherwise required for future reservoir management, also mitigating one of the largest operating expenditures in the oil and gas industry in produced water.
Booth 7530 will be a hub for technical exchange throughout ONS 2026. Discover how Welltec® is enabling more streamlined interventions through the latest additions to our technology portfolio, alongside groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of well operations.
Meet our experts at booth 7530
Technical insights
Join our experts for technical presentations, live technology demonstrations, and one-to-one discussions at the booth, while also catching Welltec in the official ONS conference program. With a comprehensive program and a few surprises in store, make sure booth 7530 is on your ONS agenda.
As geopolitical realignments accelerate the search for diversified energy sources, Africa’s strategic weight in global energy markets is growing, and with it, the opportunity for Nigeria to convert domestic capacity development into lasting industrial advantage. Capturing that opportunity requires sustained, focused industry dialogue, and it is in that spirit that the Practical Nigerian Content Forum 2026 will return for its landmark 15th edition from 30 November to 3 December 2026.
Organised by dmg Nigeria events in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the PNC Forum has served as the industry’s leading platform for reviewing Nigerian Content progress and aligning stakeholders on implementation priorities. Over 15 years, PNC has facilitated regulators, operators and service companies to examine and build on several significant milestones including; driving local content from 5% in 2010, to 61%, indigenous producers now accounting for more than 50% of the country’s oil and gas production, and providing a platform for regional partners to hear first hand from government and private sector on local content implementation best practice. This progress has positioned Nigeria as a leading reference point for indigenous participation across Africa.
Through NCDMB’s 10-year roadmap, over 50,000 jobs have been created, reflecting a wider shift toward in-country value creation, local enterprise development and stronger domestic capacity across the oil and gas value chain. The Forum has remained central to this progress by providing a platform for regulators, operators, indigenous service companies, manufacturers, financiers and other key stakeholders to align on implementation priorities, address industry challenges and identify practical pathways for strengthening Nigerian participation across the oil and gas value chain.
The 2026 edition comes at a defining moment for the industry as stakeholders reflect on 15 years of Nigerian Content implementation while preparing for a new phase shaped by evolving energy realities, investment demands, financing needs and the push for stronger execution capacity across the sector.
Speaking on the significance of the Forum, Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe described the PNC Forum as an important platform for reviewing Nigeria’s local content journey and shaping the next phase of industry growth.
As several African countries continue to look toward Nigeria’s local content framework as a reference point for strengthening indigenous participation and industrial development, PNC Forum 2026 is expected to further reinforce Nigeria’s leadership in local capacity development across the continent. “The PNC Forum has brought together the key stakeholders driving Nigerian Content implementation and industry growth. Fifteen years on, the Forum continues to provide the platform where Nigerian Content’s most pressing issues are examined openly. This edition will look closely at how the Presidential Directive on Local Content is shaping enforcement of the NOGICD Act, its implications for investment and in country capacity development, and what the next phase progress needs to look like,” said Wemimo Oyelana, Country Director, dmg events Nigeria.
The 15th edition will convene senior government officials and stakeholders across the oil and gas value chain to examine how Nigerian Content can move beyond participation and compliance toward competitiveness, industrial growth, financing, and stronger cross-sector collaboration. This landmark edition will feature the Strategic Forum, including dedicated Nigerian Content Townhall sessions designed to foster meaningful dialogue between industry stakeholders and the NCDMB, complemented by the Showcase Arena, a Site Visit, Gala Dinners, and multiple high-impact networking functions.
As PNC returns for its 15th edition, the Forum will not only reflect on 15 years of progress, but also help shape the next chapter of Nigerian Content implementation and industry development in Nigeria and across Africa.
This is an executive position responsible for shaping and executing HEOSL’s strategy across government engagement, joint venture partnerships, and external relations. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of policy, commerce, and reputation building and sustaining trusted relationships with key stakeholders including NNPC, NPDC, NUPRC, NMDPRA, joint venture partners, regulatory bodies, and the media.
This role demands a strategic thinker with deep political acumen, impeccable integrity, and a proven ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The ideal candidate will combine a commanding understanding of Nigeria’s energy landscape with the diplomatic finesse to influence outcomes, resolve conflicts, and advance HEOSL’s interests while upholding the highest ethical standards.
At HEOSL, we are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to inclusion someone who values diverse perspectives, champions transparency, and models the collaborative, enterprise-first mindset that defines our culture
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Lead, develop, and motivate the Government, JV and External Relations team, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and inclusion.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Leadership Team, providing strategic counsel on political, regulatory, and partnership matters.
Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies that anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and advance HEOSL’s business objectives.
Monitor and analyze policy developments, legislative changes, and regulatory trends at local, regional, and national levels.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management
Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with key government officials, regulators (NNPC, NPDC, NUPRC, NMDPRA), joint venture partners, and industry bodies.
Facilitate effective communication and alignment between HEOSL and its partners, ensuring shared understanding of objectives and mutual value creation.
Proactively identify and resolve stakeholder concerns, maintaining trust and preserving HEOSL’s social license to operate.
Represent HEOSL at industry forums, conferences, and high-level meetings, enhancing our profile and influence.
Corporate Communications & Reputation
Oversee the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies that strengthen HEOSL’s brand and reputation.
Manage media relations, including proactive engagement, press releases, and crisis communication, ensuring consistent and accurate messaging.
Monitor public sentiment and media coverage, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
Champion initiatives that showcase HEOSL’s contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector, economic development, and host communities.
Commercial & Cost Recovery
Partner with Finance and commercial teams to ensure timely and accurate cost recovery from joint venture partners.
Provide strategic input on joint venture agreements, commercial negotiations, and partnership frameworks.
Identify opportunities to enhance value creation within existing and future partnerships.
Change Management & Organizational Development
Support major organizational change initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment and smooth implementation.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and agility within the function and across the organization.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, creating pathways for growth and advancement.
Foster an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and every team member can thrive.
Ensure adherence to all company policies, including safety, ethics, anti-corruption, and DEI guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Business/Public Administration, or a related field. An advanced degree is strongly preferred.
Experience
Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in government relations, public affairs, or external relations within the oil and gas industry, with at least 15 years in a leadership capacity.
Industry Knowledge
Deep understanding of Nigeria’s political and regulatory landscape, including the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), NNPC/NUPRC/NMDPRA frameworks, and joint venture operating models.
Track Record
Proven success in building and sustaining relationships with senior government officials, regulators, and joint venture partners. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, high-stakes situations with diplomacy and discretion.
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Competency
Description
Strategic Thinking
Ability to anticipate future trends, assess complex environments, and develop long-term strategies that align with organizational goals.
Political & Regulatory Acumen
Deep understanding of Nigeria’s political and regulatory landscape, with the ability to navigate complexity and influence outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust, manage expectations, and align diverse interests.
Communication & Influence
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives and influence at the highest levels.
Leadership & Team Development
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams; commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture.
Problem-Solving & Judgment
Analytical mindset with sound judgment; ability to make decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations.
Integrity & Ethics
Unwavering commitment to transparency, ethical conduct, and anti-corruption principles.
Cross-Cultural Competence
Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
WHY JOIN HERITAGE ENERGY?
At HEOSL, you will:
Lead at the intersection of policy, partnership, and performance in one of Nigeria’s most strategic assets.
Work alongside a leadership team committed to excellence, integrity, and inclusion.
Shape the future of an organization that is proud of its indigenous roots and global outlook.
Contribute to Nigeria’s energy security and economic development in a role that truly matters.
We are building a workplace where differences are celebrated, talent is nurtured, and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact. If you share our values and are ready to lead at the highest level, we want to hear from you.
HERITAGE ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The 2026 edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) successfully convened distinguished leaders from government, industry, finance, and development institutions to articulate a strategic roadmap for Africa’s energy future. This communique encapsulates a harmonized continental agenda that places energy at the core of Africa’s economic transformation. Delegates emphasized that leadership, financing reforms, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure development must align to transition Africa from resource extraction to sustainable industrial value creation.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Summit extends its profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to reforms within the energy sector.
The Summit commends the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Honourable Ekperikpe Ekpo, for their unwavering dedication and pivotal roles in the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Appreciation is also extended to the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, its agencies, stakeholders, and strategic partners for their active participation and invaluable contributions to the development of the sector.
KEY RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Continental Leadership and Strategic Cooperation
B. The Summit reaffirmed the collective resolve to harness Africa’s energy resources as instruments of economic growth and regional stability. Emphasis was placed on energy sovereignty, prioritizing domestic value chains over crude exports. The Abuja Pact was formally endorsed, underscoring a commitment to fully operationalize the African Energy Bank by mid-2026 as a vehicle for enhancing intra- African energy trade and reducing external dependencies.
C. Financing and Infrastructure Development
Participants identified high financing costs as a critical barrier to energy project development. The African Energy Bank, headquartered in Abuja with an initial capitalization of $5 billion, is projected to unlock up to $200 billion in midstream and downstream investments by 2030. The Summit emphasized the need for increased private sector involvement and improved project bankability to address the continent’s infrastructure gap.
D. Policy, Regulatory, and Fiscal Reforms
The implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), complemented by executive actions, has strengthened investor confidence. Stakeholders advocated for further regulatory streamlining and legislative support to deepen local content participation and enhance sectoral competitiveness.
E. Refining, Value Addition, and Regional Integration
Nigeria’s aspiration to become the refining hub of the Gulf of Guinea was lauded as a model for regional downstream integration. The Summit endorsed increased in-country refining capacity and cross-border gas infrastructure projects as key drivers of job creation, export diversification, and economic resilience.
F. Infrastructure Optimization and Market Governance
The revitalization of Nigeria’s pipeline infrastructure, diversification of the energy mix, and enforcement of transparent market governance were highlighted as essential pillars. Delegates stressed the need for credible market data, predictable pricing frameworks, and independent regulatory oversight to promote investor confidence and ensure competitive fairness.
G. Energy Security and Regional Leadership
Nigeria’s emergence as a regional energy hub was linked to the fulfillment of domestic energy supply obligations, support for neighbouring countries, and the enforcement of international fuel quality standards.
CONCLUSION
The 2026 NIES Communique signals a strategic pivot toward energy sovereignty, industrial value creation, and robust regional cooperation. By harmonizing policy intent with capital mobilization, regulatory integrity, and infrastructure execution, stakeholders reaffirm energy’s central role in driving inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across Africa. This Communique stands as a testament to Africa’s resolve to translate policy frameworks into measurable continental progress.
Chevron has returned as a Diamond Sponsor of the Namibia International Energy Conference 2026, reaffirming its commitment to Namibia’s rapidly evolving energy sector during a pivotal moment on the road to first oil.
The theme of NIEC 2026 is “The Road to First Oil & Beyond: Partnership. Investment. Growth,”highlighting the focus on collaboration, investment and sustainable growth in Namibia’s energy sector. Chevron’s sponsorship underscores confidence in the country’s offshore potential as it advances from exploration toward development.
NIEC 2026 will convene government leaders, global energy companies, investors and service providers for high-level discussions, strategic panels and networking opportunities — offering insights into upstream governance, investment readiness, local content and the collaborative approaches required to advance Namibia’s journey to first oil and beyond.
Chevron holds exploration interests in both the Orange Basin and the Walvis Basin and will actively participate in high-level discussions at the conference.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of Namibia’s premier energy platform. Register today, secure your sponsorship, or book an exhibition space to showcase your brand.
Speaking on the significance of the Forum, Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe described the PNC Forum as an important platform for reviewing Nigeria’s local content journey and shaping the next phase of industry growth.
