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Workshops and Investor Forums
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Bluebell and Watsonia
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Room 2.4 A
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2.4B
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.42026 has ushered in a seismic shift in global energy markets. The opening of Venezuela's oil sector, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions, and the UAE's landmark departure from OP … Read More
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2.4B
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2.4BThe ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Challenge celebrates the brightest young minds from Nigeria, Namibia, Angola, and Mozambique. Join us as high school students from these African nations showcase … Read More
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4A series of short investor presentations on available blocks and farmout opportunities, across the continent.
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Opening Ceremony
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Hall 1A/1BThe grand opening plenary for the Africa Energy Week, featuring high-level addresses from Presidents, Ministers and industry executives shaping the future of African energy.
AEW Town Hall
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastSpeakersDustin Van Liew , SVP, Global Policy
, SVP, Global PolicyDustin Van Liew is Senior Vice President, Global Policy & Government Affairs at the EnerGeo Alliance, a global industry association representing the energy geoscience and exploration sector. He leads … Read MoreTaelo Mojapelo , CEO , bp SA
CEO , bp SATaelo Mojapelo is the CEO of bp Southern Africa (bpSA). She is an experienced business leader with a wealth of commercial and operational experience across Africa. Taelo holds an MBA from GIBS, a Mast … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastAngola is prioritizing massive deepwater projects and the establishment of its first dedicated gas industry. This session will analyze the strategies, reforms, and investments required to maximise lon … Read MoreSpeakersMartin Deffontaines , MD, Total E&P Angola , TotalEnergies
MD, Total E&P Angola , TotalEnergiesMartin Deffontaines is the Managing Director and Country Chair of TotalEnergies E&P Angola. An engineer by training (ENSTA, University of Paris VI), he joined the company in 1991 and has held senior r … Read MorePaul Mcdade , CEO , AFENTRA PLC
CEO , AFENTRA PLCPaul’s 35 years within the international Oil & Gas business has provided him with a rich and diverse set of relevant experiences. From his early international experience in challenging operational, so … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastAs international majors exit onshore Africa, a bold generation of indigenous operators is seizing assets and scaling production to capture value across the full chain, from wellhead to refinery, there … Read MoreSpeakersAdegbite Falade , MD/CEO , Aradel Holdings PLC
MD/CEO , Aradel Holdings PLCMr. Falade is the MD/CEO of Aradel Holdings Plc subsidiaries, with operating footprints in upstream oil/gas development and production, midstream gas processing and commercialization, modular refinery … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
Upstream E&P Forum
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Lion Stage/Hall 1A
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Hall 1A/1BCapital, Policy and Technology for Frontier Basin Development. Exploring the geological trends driving renewed interest in frontier zones across Africa.SpeakersH.E. Foday Manseray , Director General , Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL)
Director General , Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL)As an engineer by profession with vast experience in the oil and gas industry, Mansaray has worked with global majors including Schlumberger and TotalEnergies in Brazil, Gabon and the UK. Currently, M … Read MoreEyas Alhomouz , CEO , APUS Energy
CEO , APUS EnergyEyas Alhomouz is the CEO of Petromal, the Abu Dhabi- Based Energy Company owned by National Holding, and its subsidiary Apus Energy DMCC.With over 25 years in the global oil and gas industry, he has l … Read More -
Lion Stage/Hall 1A
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Hall 1A/1BSpeakersAdemola Adeyemi-Bero , Managing Director , First E&P
Managing Director , First E&PAdemola Adeyemi-Bero is the Managing Director of First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (First E&P), a leading Nigerian independent oil and gas company. With over three decades of experienc … Read More -
Hall 1A/1BRevitalizing onshore and brownfield assets to boost production, enhance recovery, and channel gas into industrial growth.SpeakersOsayande Igiehon , CEO , Heirs Energies Limited
CEO , Heirs Energies LimitedOsayande Igiehon, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Heirs Energies, emphasizes in this interview, energy sufficiency is a key concern. In this exclusive conversation, the seasoned energ … Read MoreDr. Ian Cloke , COO , AFENTRA PLC
COO , AFENTRA PLCIan has over 25 years of international Oil & Gas experience having worked, prior to Afentra, for Tullow Oil & Exxonmobil. As COO at Afentra he was involved in the entry into Angola. As a Tullow Oil Ex … Read MoreBashorun Oladimeji , COO , Energia Limited
COO , Energia LimitedBashorun Oladimeji is the Chief Operating Officer at Energia Limited, with over 24 years of upstream oil and gas experience. He has led impactful operations across Nigeria, the UK, US, Netherlands, an … Read More -
Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4How African and International Service Companies are Protecting Margins, Accessing Growth Markets, and Scaling Across Borders .SpeakersCesare Canevese , CEO , Dietsmann
CEO , DietsmannCesare Canevese, 49, is the CEO of Dietsmann, a company leader in operations and maintenance services for the energy sector. Italian by nationality, he holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineer … Read More
Energy Additions Forum
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestExploring the continent's policy priorities and energy diversification strategies for driving economic value from upstream and midstream activities.
Renegade Intel
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestAfrica is losing around $40–$50 billion each year due to power outages and outdated energy systems. This session brings together policymakers, investors, and tech leaders to make critical decisions on how African institutions can adapt to new, AI-driven energy solutions or risk economic decline due to latent technology adoption. What specific policies should African governments consider in the next 12 to 24 months to be an active participant in the global technology economy, to ensure energy investments are digital, financially sound, and resilient?
Energy Finance Forum
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4As global energy markets shift, Africa’s oil and gas sector is attracting strong capital while facing rising costs and tighter fiscal conditions. This session will explore what is driving investor int … Read MoreSpeakersEleanor Adaralegbe , CFO , Seplat Energy
CFO , Seplat EnergyEleanor Adaralegbe is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director of Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company. She was appointed to the Board as an Executive Direc … Read More -
Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestEnhancing capital access for African gas developments by improving project viability, reducing investment risk, and unlocking new funding channels.
Powering Africa Forum
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4How are new reforms and innovative financing models are transforming Africa’s transmission sector, enabling private investment, strengthening grid efficiency, and accelerating the integration of renew … Read MoreSpeakersEng. RIchard Matsiko , Chief Executive Officer , Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL
Chief Executive Officer , Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCLEng. Richard Matsiko is a seasoned Ugandan electrical engineer and corporate executive, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). … Read MoreJustin C. Loongo , CEO , ZESCO Limited
CEO , ZESCO LimitedJustin has vast experience in project management, supervising renewable energy projects, negotiating, packaging and managing EPC contracts, and executing projects funded by bilateral and multilateral … Read More -
Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4SpeakersVelaphi Ntuli , Chief Nuclear Officer , ESKOM
Chief Nuclear Officer , ESKOMMr Velaphi Ntuli has over 24 years of diverse experience in the energy industry. He is the Chief Nuclear Officer at Eskom Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in El … Read More
Downstream & Petchem Forum
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestNavigating supply and pricing dynamics, infrastructure constraints, and the role of policy and private capital in securing Africa’s fuel supply.
Workshops and Investor Forums
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Terrace RoomThe Deal Room connects project sponsors, developers, and promoters with investors and lenders, showcasing high-value oil, gas, energy, and infrastructure opportunities across Africa to drive dealmaking and investment in the energy sector.
Technical Stage 1
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomIntegrated Subsurface Solutions for Upstream Exploration and Development:
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomAppraisal Strategies and Commercial Viability of the Orange Basin Gas Discoveries
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation Hub
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomUnlocking Offshore Value in Africa Through High-Speed Downhole Connectivity and RT distributed measurements without flow dependency:
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
Technical Stage 2
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation HubReimagining Angola’s Deepwater Basins:
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation HubShowcase opportunities. Invest in Congo
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation Hub
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation Hub
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestThis special program traces Sonangol’s transformative history from its foundational roots to its future as a diversified energy giant.
AEW Town Hall
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastLeveraging Senegal’s upstream success to deliver affordable energy at scale
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastNigeria aims to boost oil production to 1.8–2.0 million barrels per day by the end of 2026, with the deepwater sector and FPSO value chains as key growth drivers. This session will discuss the revital … Read MoreSpeakersMatthieu Bouyer , Managing Director and Country Chair , TotalEnergies
Managing Director and Country Chair , TotalEnergiesMr. Matthieu BOUYER has been appointed the Managing Director/Chief Executive of TotalEnergies Upstream Companies in Nigeria and representative of TotalEnergies Company in Nigeria effective August 21, … Read MoreAdemola Adeyemi-Bero , Managing Director , First E&P
Managing Director , First E&PAdemola Adeyemi-Bero is the Managing Director of First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (First E&P), a leading Nigerian independent oil and gas company. With over three decades of experienc … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastSpeakersH.E. Haitham Al Ghais , Secretary General , Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Secretary General , Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)H.E. Haitham Al Ghais of Kuwait assumed office as Secretary General of OPEC on 1 August 2022. With more than 30 years of experience in global oil and gas markets, HE Al Ghais has held key senior manag … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastHosted by OPECSpeakersH.E. Haitham Al Ghais , Secretary General , Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Secretary General , Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)H.E. Haitham Al Ghais of Kuwait assumed office as Secretary General of OPEC on 1 August 2022. With more than 30 years of experience in global oil and gas markets, HE Al Ghais has held key senior manag … Read More
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastWith the official bidding window opening in April 2026, Equatorial Guinea is aggressively positioning itself as the main gas processing hub for West Africa through significant regulatory reforms and regional infrastructure projects. The session will highlight EG's gas strategy and the opportunities available for investment.
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastSpeakersEngr Felix Omatsola Ogbe , Executive Secretary , Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Executive Secretary , Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe was appointed as the Executive Secretary (ES) of the NCDMB on December 7, 2023, by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. In this role, he is saddled with the res … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastSponsored by: NCDMB
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastExploring geostrategic partnerships for sustainable economic growth and energy security.SpeakersAndy Inglis , Chairman and CEO , Kosmos Energy
Chairman and CEO , Kosmos EnergyAndrew G. (Andy) Inglis joined Kosmos on March 1, 2014 as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors. With more than 30 years of experience, he is one of the most respected upstrea … Read MoreVibhuti Jain , Managing Director and Regional Head of Africa , DFC
Managing Director and Regional Head of Africa , DFCVibhuti Jain joined the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) in January 2020 and holds the position of Regional Head for Africa. Ms. Jain leads the agency’s on-the-ground presence … Read More
Upstream E&P Forum
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Lion Stage/Hall 1A
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AHow regulatory reform can catalyse domestic production, support diversified energy supply chains, and enhance investor confidenceSpeakersGloria Iroegbunam , Company Secretary & General Manager, Legal , Lekoil
Company Secretary & General Manager, Legal , LekoilGloria Iroegbunam serves as the Company Secretary for Lekoil Nigeria, bringing over a decade of legal expertise in the oil and gas sector. Starting her career in 2005 with Aelex, a top-tier law firm, … Read MoreMohamed Liman , VP, Head of Country Mauritania , bp
VP, Head of Country Mauritania , bpMohamed Liman has been vice president (VP) and head of country of bp Mauritania since January 2018. He has a longstanding experience in the energy sector in the African continent. Prior to joining bp, … Read More -
Lion Stage/Hall 1A
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AExploration & field development priorities to 2035—Deepwater and onshore prospects
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Lion Stage/Hall 1ASponsored by TGS
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Lion Stage/Hall 1ASpeakersOsayande Igiehon , CEO , Heirs Energies Limited
CEO , Heirs Energies LimitedOsayande Igiehon, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Heirs Energies, emphasizes in this interview, energy sufficiency is a key concern. In this exclusive conversation, the seasoned energ … Read More
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AOptimizing fiscal incentives and accelerating development timelines
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Lion Stage/Hall 1ARevitalising mature assets to accelerate production and maximise near-term output, positioning North Africa as a strategic supplier to meet urgent European and regional demand.
Energy Additions Forum
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BSponsored by AWBEN
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4Africa’s shale gas resources have the potential to strengthen energy security, support industrial growth, and transform regional energy systems. However, unlocking these resources requires more than g … Read More
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4
How carbon capture and storage (CCS) can reposition Africa’s oil and gas assets as climate solutions, focusing on strategic investment opportunities, enabling policies, and scalable projects that align energy production with decarbonization goals.
Renegade Intel
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BAs hyperscale operators and digital infrastructure investors seek reliable baseload power, natural gas is emerging as a strategic enabler for data center development in markets with constrained grid r … Read More
Country Spotlight
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BWith improved fiscal terms and a stable regulatory framework, attracting major international companies. This session presents Gabon’s underexplored deepwater blocks offering high resource potential wi … Read More
Energy Finance Forum
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestExploring how Africa can attract private and institutional investors, unlock domestic capital pools, scale successful PPP models, and harmonize financing across borders to drive oil and gas infrastruc … Read MoreChairpersonCarol Koech , Vice-President for Africa , Global Energy Alliance
Vice-President for Africa , Global Energy AllianceCarol Koech is the Vice President for Africa at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, where she leads the Africa region on strategy, partnerships, and operations across the continent. She … Read MoreMirlan Aldayarov , Infrastructure Program Leader , The World Bank
Infrastructure Program Leader , The World BankMirlan Aldayarov is a Senior Energy Specialist in the Energy and Extractives Global Practice at the World Bank, where he leads energy sector investment operations and analytical work. Mirlan is curren … Read MoreMichelle Isaacs , Finance Director , bp SA
Finance Director , bp SAMichelle Isaacs, the newly appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of bp Southern Africa (bpSA) since January 2025, embodies this leadership philosophy. With over two decades of experience in financia … Read More -
Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestAdvancing Bankability, Risk Mitigation & Investment Mobilisation for a Sustainable Renewable Energy Landscape in Africa.
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestExamining how innovative financing structures and targeted fiscal reforms can reduce risk, improve project economics and unlock early-stage explorationChairpersonRoss Lubetkin , Co-founder & CEO , Welligence Energy Analytics
Co-founder & CEO , Welligence Energy AnalyticsRoss co-founded Welligence Energy Analytics in 2017 and is the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Welligence now has offices in over ten countries across five continents, providing global upstream and … Read MoreSpeakersFilippo Bof , Head of Business Development, Africa and Med , Shell Trading & Shipping Company
Head of Business Development, Africa and Med , Shell Trading & Shipping CompanyFilippo Bof heads up the business development team in Shell Trading for the Africa and Latin America regions, covering trading, structured fice and logistic projects. He has delivered a number of tran … Read More -
Leopard Stage/Hall 1BUnpacking M&A activity across upstream, midstream and gas value chains, shaping asset ownership, capital reallocation and strategic investment opportunities across Africa’s oil and gas sector .SpeakersMoncef Attia , Managing Director & Head, Energy Corporate and Investment Banking , Scotia Bank
Managing Director & Head, Energy Corporate and Investment Banking , Scotia BankMoncef is an experienced executive specializing in strategic financial advisory and capital solutions for global energy clients. With international experience spanning six countries across three conti … Read MoreRobert Bose , CEO & Member, Board Directors , Sintana Energy
CEO & Member, Board Directors , Sintana EnergyMr. Bose joined the board of directors of Sintana in 2019, and became President in October 2021. In addition to responsibilities, Mr. Bose is a principal at Charlestown Capital Advisors, a private inv … Read More
Powering Africa Forum
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4
Exploring innovative financing models, technologies, supportive policies, and scalable deployment strategies to expand reliable, affordable solar power to accelerate universal electricity access across underserved regions.
Roundtables
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Room 2.6Capital Allocation and Strategic Alignment
Downstream & Petchem Forum
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BExploring Capital Allocation, Project Bankability and Regional Supply Security in Africa.SpeakersProscovia Nabbanja , CEO , Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) Republic of Uganda
CEO , Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) Republic of UgandaProscovia has 19 years of experience in oil and gas industry. Formerly served as a Principal Geologist in the Petroleum Exploration & Production Department under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Dev … Read MoreAnibor Kragha , Executive Secretary , African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA)
Executive Secretary , African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA)Mr Anibor Kragha became Executive Secretary of ARDA in April 2020 after serving as President of the association from March 2019 to March 2020. Mr Kragha served as the Chief Operating Officer, Refining … Read More -
Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestSponsored by Golar LNG
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4
Technical Stage 1
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomBuilding Namibia’s Offshore Logistics Ecosystem:
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomNew Frontiers in West Africa:
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomRe-energising Africa’s Brownfield Infrastructure: Faster, Lower-Risk Energy Additions from Existing Assets:
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation Hub
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
AEW Town Hall
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastScaling Gas, LNG and Regional Infrastructure Across West Africa Sponsored by Technip Energies
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastUnleashing Africa’s Premier Gas and Upstream Exploration Frontier
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastExploring strategic initiatives, including opportunities for investment in E&P and midstream infrastructure necessary to achieve this ambitious national production target.
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastTransforming Discoveries into Production. Orange Basin’s path to first oil
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastThe End of Energy Poverty
Upstream E&P Forum
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Lion Stage/Hall 1A
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AA strategic outlook on the ten-year trajectory of Africa’s offshore supply chain and its pivotal contribution to regional and global energy security.
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AUnlocking value through targeted drilling and appraisal in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AAdvanced production techniques and technologies to extend field life and maximise recovery from mature assets.
Energy Additions Forum
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1B
How infrastructure investment can close critical gaps across Africa’s upstream and downstream sectors, strengthen operational resilience and regional competitiveness.
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestHow reducing flaring and methane emissions through innovative gas monetisation strategies can cut carbon intensity, unlock new revenue streams, and accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy production.
Renegade Intel
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation HubRenegade Intel Hub is designed for thinkers, builders, and disruptors. This fast paced forum features 10 to 15 minute presentations and open, unstructured debates. From breakthrough technologies and unusual business models to market-shifting concepts, this is where technology and innovation in African energy gets its first real audience.
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Lion Stage/Hall 1A
Country Spotlight
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BHow practical investment enablers and policy alignments in Ghana’s upstream and downstream sectors can drive its energy and industrialisation ambitions from extraction to production at scale.
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BTransforming strategic alliances into bankable opportunities by addressing essential investment hurdles and effective risk mitigation to move projects from the pipeline to financial close.
Energy Finance Forum
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BA deep dive into the deals driving new player's entry into Angola's upstream
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestHighlighting strategies, partnerships, and enabling conditions that have driven successful final investment decisions for large-scale upstream energy projects.ChairpersonJohn Ngunjiri , Associate , Norton Rose Fulbright
Associate , Norton Rose FulbrightJohn Ngunjiri is an associate in Norton Rose Fulbright's Houston office. Prior to joining the firm, John worked for a global energy company as a projects contracting intelligence lead. With over 19 ye … Read More
Powering Africa Forum
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4Practical strategies to rapidly scale Africa’s clean energy potential into reliable, affordable power that drives economic growth and industrialisation.
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4Managing Africa’s transition from legacy coal assets to cleaner and more efficient coal technologies, to help balance energy security and affordability.
Downstream & Petchem Forum
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestExamining how gas-to-power solutions, GTL, fertiliser production, and integrated industrial clusters can drive sustainable economic growth and energy security.
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4Navigating Global Disruptions in Fuel and Industrial Feedstocks.
Technical Stage 1
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
Technical Stage 2
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation Hub