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Pre-Conference Workshop
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Bluebell and WatsoniaS&P Global Energy Masterclass
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2.4BHosted by Microsoft
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Room 2.4 A
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2.4B
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Room 2.4 A
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Bluebell and WatsoniaS&P Global Energy Masterclass
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Terrace Room
Investor Forum
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Bluebell and Watsonia
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Terrace RoomThe 2026 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 show … Read More
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4Africa's Oil & Gas Moment: Energy Security, Geopolitical Realignment and the New Investment Imperative
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4In partnership with Moyes & Co, Farmout Angel & Envoi Ltd, the African Farmout Forum is a prominent showcase of available blocks and acreage, across the continent; it provides oil companies and invest … Read More
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Grand Africa CafeThe Just Energy Transition Concert is the official pre-conference, networking icebreaker, and live showcase, aimed at raising awareness and participation among energy professionals in our mission to E … Read More
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.
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Hall 1A/1B
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Hall 1A/1B
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Hall 1A/1B
AEW Town Hall
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastSpeakersDustin Van Liew , SVP, Global Policy , EnerGeo Alliance
SVP, Global Policy , EnerGeo AllianceDustin 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 EastSponsored by Sonangol and ANPGSpeakersMartin Deffontaines , MD & Country Manager , TotalEnergies
MD & Country Manager , 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 East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastSpeakers
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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 MoreGeorge Toriola , Chief Strategy Officer , First E&P
Chief Strategy Officer , First E&PMr. Toriola is an accomplished E&P professional with over 30 years of experience in the energy industry. He has held several leadership positions in both the Energy and Finance sectors, overseeing acq … Read MoreBolaji Ogundare , Group Executive Director , Pan Ocean & the Newcross Companies
Group Executive Director , Pan Ocean & the Newcross CompaniesDr. Bolaji Ogundare is the Group Executive Director (Corporate Strategy) for the Pan Ocean Oil Corporation and Newcross group of companies. He is also a Founding Partner and Director of Carbon Limits … Read More
Upstream E&P Forum
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Hall 1A/1B
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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.ChairpersonNikki Martin , President & CEO , EnerGeo Alliance
President & CEO , EnerGeo AllianceNikki Martin is President & CEO of EnerGeo Alliance, the global trade organization for the energy geoscience industry. Nikki joined EnerGeo (then IAGC) in 2013 and previously served as the Vice Presid … Read MoreSpeakersH.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 MoreTerry Gebhardt , VP - Exploration , Woodside Energy
VP - Exploration , Woodside EnergyTerry is a 25-year petroleum industry professional currently in the role of Vice President Exploration with Woodside Energy. Prior to this role, Terry has held many upstream technical and leadership r … Read More -
Hall 1A/1BSpeakersOsayande 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 -
Hall 1A/1BRevitalizing onshore and brownfield assets to boost production, enhance recovery, and channel gas into industrial growth.ChairpersonTominiyi Owolabi , Managing Partner , Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Managing Partner , Olaniwun Ajayi LPDr. Tominiyi Owolabi is the Managing Partner at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, a leading full-service commercial law firm headquartered in Lagos (Nigeria) with branches across Nigeria and in London (United Kingdo … Read MoreSpeakersOsayande 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 MoreOladimeji Bashorun , MD & CEO , Energia Limited
MD & CEO , Energia LimitedBashorun Oladimeji is the Managing Director/CEO at Energia Limited, with over 24 years of upstream oil and gas experience. He has led impactful operations across Nigeria, the UK, US, Netherlands, and … 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 MoreJens Wulff , CEO EMEA & India , Neuman & Esser
CEO EMEA & India , Neuman & EsserJens Wulff is the CEO EMEA /& INDIA of plant engineering company NEUMAN & ESSER with more than 10 years of renewable hydrogen experience, focusing on compression and, more recently hydrogen generation … 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.SpeakersMarieme-Sav Sow , VP, Engagement & Advocacy. , TotalEnergies
VP, Engagement & Advocacy. , TotalEnergiesMarième‑Sav Sow exemplifies transformational leadership in the energy sector—blending innovative thinking, a drive for sustainability, and a strong commitment to diversity, operational excellence, and … Read MoreOlakunle Osobu , Deputy Managing Director , NLNG
Deputy Managing Director , NLNGOlakunle Osobu is the Deputy Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), bringing over 31 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Before his appointment at NLNG in 2024, he served as the … Read More
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?
Country Spotlight
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastSpeakersDustin Van Liew , SVP, Global Policy , EnerGeo Alliance
SVP, Global Policy , EnerGeo AllianceDustin 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
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 MoreChairpersonSamira Mensah , Managing Director, Research & Analytics Africa and Country Head - South Africa , S&P Global Ratings
Managing Director, Research & Analytics Africa and Country Head - South Africa , S&P Global RatingsSamira Mensah is Managing Director Research & Analytics Africa and Country Head's South Africa. She is responsible for S&P Global Ratings‘ thought leadership and market outreach strategy across the co … 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 MoreDave Campbell , SVP , bp Mauritania & Senegal
SVP , bp Mauritania & SenegalDave Campbell is the SVP for Mauritania and Senegal (M&S), overseeing bp’s projects in the region, including the cross-border Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG mega-project. Dave has previously worked … Read MoreH.E. Tom Alweendo , Former Minister of Mines & Energy & Founder , Alvenco Advisory, Republic of Namibia
Former Minister of Mines & Energy & Founder , Alvenco Advisory, Republic of NamibiaHon. Tom Alweendo is the founder and CEO of Alvenco Advisory. His career in public service spans leadership as Deputy Governor and Governor of the Bank of Namibia, where he oversaw the creation of the … Read More -
Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestEnhancing capital access for African gas developments by improving project viability, reducing investment risk, and unlocking new funding channels.ChairpersonLaurent Ruseckas , Executive Director, First Take Gas, Geopolitics and Finance , S&P Global Energy
Executive Director, First Take Gas, Geopolitics and Finance , S&P Global EnergyLaurent Ruseckas is a specialist on gas markets, gas midstream, politics and policy in Europe and Eurasia, S&P Global Commodity Insights. Laurent is a leading authority on the gas industry in Europe a … Read More
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 MoreChairpersonSilvia Macri , Associate Director, Power & Renewables Research , S&P Global Energy
Associate Director, Power & Renewables Research , S&P Global EnergySilvia Macri serves as Associate Director at S&P Global Commodity Insights, where she oversees renewable and power market analysis in Africa and the Middle East. She leads a team dedicated to power re … Read MoreSpeakersRichard 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 MoreSephen Dihwa , Coordination Executive Director , SAPP
Coordination Executive Director , SAPPEng. Stephen Dihwa has over 30 years of experience in the power sector. He began his career with the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) in 1988, rising through the ranks to become Business D … Read More -
Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4SpeakersVelaphi Ntuli , Chief Nuclear Officer , Koeberg Nuclear Power Station- ESKOM
Chief Nuclear Officer , Koeberg Nuclear Power Station- 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 WestWith intense global energy volatility, securing a resilient and affordable downstream supply is critical for Africa's economic growth. This session navigates the immediate macroeconomic pressures by m … Read MoreSpeakersBongani Khumalo , GM Business Development and Integration , bp SA
GM Business Development and Integration , bp SABongani Khumalo is the General Manager for Business Development and Integration at bp Southern Africa, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on commercial growth, integrated supply solutions, … Read More
Investor Forum
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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 RoomHosted by GeoEnergy Petroleum
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomSponsored by TotalEnergies
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomSponsored by TotalEnergies
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation Hub
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomSponsored by NOV
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill Room
Technical Stage 2
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation HubSponsored by TGS
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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 HubSponsored by S&P Global EnergySpeakersTasnika Goorhoo , Technical Research Analyst, Petrodata , S&P Global Energy
Technical Research Analyst, Petrodata , S&P Global EnergyTasnika Goorhoo is a Specialist within the Rushmore Reviews team at S&P Global Energy, where she works directly with upstream operators to benchmark performance and support more informed, consistent d … Read More -
Exhibition Hall: Innovation HubSpeakersVictor Ekpenyong , Managing Director/CEO , Kenyon International West Africa Company Limited
Managing Director/CEO , Kenyon International West Africa Company LimitedDr. Victor Ekpenyong is a leading African energy executive, petroleum engineer, and Founder/CEO of Kenyon International, a company at the forefront of well intervention and production optimization in … Read More
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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 EastSenegal's path to energy self-sufficiency through flagship oil and gas developments.
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastExploring the partnerships, policies and investment needed to accelerate upstream growth and unlock Nigeria's full oil and gas potential.ChairpersonSpeakersMatthieu 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 , CEO/Managing Director , First E&P
CEO/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 EastThe roundtable unites OPEC leadership and African producers to align on strategies for capacity, investment, and downstream operations in light of a forecasted 1.4 million bpd global oil demand growth … Read MoreSpeakersH.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 MoreSPONSORED BYOPEC -
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.SpeakersFrederic Phipps , President , ConocoPhillips
President , ConocoPhillipsFrederic Phipps President ConocoPhillips Equatorial Guinea Frederic Phipps was appointed President of ConocoPhillips Equatorial Guinea in July 2025, after joining Marathon Oil as Regional Vice Preside … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastExamining how pragmatic local content frameworks can balance domestic priorities with investor needs while scaling skills, industry capacity and long-term value creation.ChairpersonHamlet Morule , Executive Head: Communications & External Affairs , bp SA
Executive Head: Communications & External Affairs , bp SAHe joins bp from Wesizwe Platinum, where he was Corporate Affairs Executive. With over 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors, Hamlet brings a wealth of experience and expertise to h … Read MoreSpeakersSeyi Oladapo , Group CFO , Pan Ocean & the Newcross Companies
Group CFO , Pan Ocean & the Newcross CompaniesDr. Oluseyi Ishola Oladapo is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and a certified Credit & Financial Examiner (CCFE) presently serving as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Pan Ocean Oil Corporation Nig … Read MoreTina Unachukwu , MD , One Titanium Tubulars
MD , One Titanium TubularsDr. Tina Oby Unachukwu is the CEO & Managing Director of One Titanium Group made up of Titan Tubulars and Oil Tools Africa. She possesses exceptional skill sets that offer top-notch leadership abiliti … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastGiven the seismic shift in the global energy landscape, this high-level roundtable is designed to be the strategic bridge connecting American institutional capital with African energy opportunities, focusing on practical mechanisms for global deal flow.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 MoreFrederic Phipps , President , ConocoPhillips
President , ConocoPhillipsFrederic Phipps President ConocoPhillips Equatorial Guinea Frederic Phipps was appointed President of ConocoPhillips Equatorial Guinea in July 2025, after joining Marathon Oil as Regional Vice Preside … Read More
Upstream E&P Forum
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Lion Stage/Hall 1ASpeakersAdemola Adeyemi-Bero , CEO/Managing Director , First E&P
CEO/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
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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 1ASpeakersDr. Eng. Joseph Oketch , Ag. Director General , Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Republic of Kenya
Ag. Director General , Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Republic of KenyaDr. Eng. Joseph Oketch is the Acting Director General, providing overall strategic leadership of the Authority. He oversees the regulation of Kenya’s energy sector across the entire value chain, inclu … Read More -
Lion Stage/Hall 1AThis session examines technical strategies for de-risking frontier gas exploration through advanced modelling and evaluates the critical appraisal data required to transition projects toward full-fiel … Read MoreSpeakersOkechukwu Mba , Director, New Energy , Seplat Energy
Director, New Energy , Seplat EnergyOkechukwu has nearly 25 years of experience with a diversified background covering finance, commercial, planning, project delivery and business leadership with profit and loss accountability. Prior to … Read More -
Lion Stage/Hall 1ASustainable practices, equitable sharing of benefits, and a comprehensive understanding of shared geological formations in the oil industry.SPONSORED BYTGS
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AOptimizing fiscal incentives and accelerating development timelinesSpeakersOladimeji Bashorun , MD & CEO , Energia Limited
MD & CEO , Energia LimitedBashorun Oladimeji is the Managing Director/CEO at Energia Limited, with over 24 years of upstream oil and gas experience. He has led impactful operations across Nigeria, the UK, US, Netherlands, and … Read More
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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.ChairpersonIsmini Katsimpardi , Technical Researcher and Analysis Lead , S&P Global Commodity Insights
Technical Researcher and Analysis Lead , S&P Global Commodity InsightsIsmini Katsimpardi is the Research and Analysis Lead for Upstream Asset Valuation in Africa. She focuses on a variety of areas including asset valuation, cost modelling, fiscal changes and capturing t … Read MoreSpeakersH.E. Eng. Mohamed Hamel , Secretary General , Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)
Secretary General , Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel assumed office on 1 January 2022 as the fourth Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. Prior to joining the GECF, Eng. Hamel was for seven years Senior Advisor to … Read More
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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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastSenegal's path to energy self-sufficiency through flagship oil and gas developments.
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastExploring the partnerships, policies and investment needed to accelerate upstream growth and unlock Nigeria's full oil and gas potential.ChairpersonSpeakersMatthieu 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 , CEO/Managing Director , First E&P
CEO/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
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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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Rhino Stage/Ballroom West
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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.
SpeakersHon. Marie-May Jérémie , Minister of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources , Republic of Seychelles
Minister of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources , Republic of SeychellesMs. Marie-May Jérémie is the Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources. She holds a Master’s Degree in Environment from the University of Melbourne and an undergraduate degree in … Read MoreSilvia Macri , Associate Director, Power & Renewables Research , S&P Global Energy
Associate Director, Power & Renewables Research , S&P Global EnergySilvia Macri serves as Associate Director at S&P Global Commodity Insights, where she oversees renewable and power market analysis in Africa and the Middle East. She leads a team dedicated to power re … Read More
Roundtables
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Invitation Only2.4BStrategic Collaboration for Upstream Growth: Advancing Production and Gas Opportunities Across Africa.SPONSORED BYNNPC
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Invitation Only2.4BSPONSORED BYS&P Global Energy
Downstream & Petchem Forum
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BExpanding domestic refining capacity serves as a critical buffer against fuel supply disruptions and pricing volatility across the continent. This session explores how investment, innovative financing … Read MoreChairpersonDaniel Evans , VP, Global Head of Fuels and Refining Research , S&P Global Energy
VP, Global Head of Fuels and Refining Research , S&P Global EnergyDaniel Evans, S&P Global Vice President, leads our Fuels and Refining research. The team Daniel leads is responsible for our global and regional short-term refined product supply, demand, price and ma … Read MoreSpeakersProscovia 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 LNGChairpersonLaurent Ruseckas , Executive Director, First Take Gas, Geopolitics and Finance , S&P Global Energy
Executive Director, First Take Gas, Geopolitics and Finance , S&P Global EnergyLaurent Ruseckas is a specialist on gas markets, gas midstream, politics and policy in Europe and Eurasia, S&P Global Commodity Insights. Laurent is a leading authority on the gas industry in Europe a … Read More
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4Exploring clean cooking solutions and energy-efficient technologies to end energy poverty and improve sustainability outcomes across Africa. This session examines the regulatory reforms and liberalisa … Read MoreSpeakersAnibor 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
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 RoomSPONSORED BYTGS
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Exhibition Hall: The Drill RoomExplores how Africa can unlock faster, lower-risk energy growth by revitalising existing brownfield infrastructure. It highlights practical strategies for extending asset life, improving production ef … Read MoreSpeakersJohann Jansen van Rensburg , Director - Sub Saharan Africa , NOV
Director - Sub Saharan Africa , NOVJohann is a dynamic and highly accomplished senior executive with over 25 years of global experience in the oil and gas sector. His career has taken him across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Ameri … Read MoreSPONSORED BYNOV -
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: Innovation HubAfrica's Atlantic margin basins : fueling portfoliosSpeakersKeryn Tsimitakopoulos , Upstream Associate Director , S&P Global Commodity Insights
Upstream Associate Director , S&P Global Commodity InsightsKeryn joined S&P Global Commodity Insights's Plays and Basins Insights team early in 2021 and works on global exploration, supply and upstream trends. Prior to joining S&P Global Commodity Insights, s … Read More -
Exhibition Hall: Innovation HubGas and power opportunities in Africa: filling the gapsSpeakersSilvia Macri , Associate Director, Power & Renewables Research , S&P Global Energy
Associate Director, Power & Renewables Research , S&P Global EnergySilvia Macri serves as Associate Director at S&P Global Commodity Insights, where she oversees renewable and power market analysis in Africa and the Middle East. She leads a team dedicated to power re … Read MoreLaurent Ruseckas , Executive Director, First Take Gas, Geopolitics and Finance , S&P Global Energy
Executive Director, First Take Gas, Geopolitics and Finance , S&P Global EnergyLaurent Ruseckas is a specialist on gas markets, gas midstream, politics and policy in Europe and Eurasia, S&P Global Commodity Insights. Laurent is a leading authority on the gas industry in Europe a … Read More
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1B
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BThis session brings together Russia’s state-owned giants with African government leaders, and industry experts to discuss key energy projects and investments that are driving economic growth and energ … Read More
AEW Town Hall
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastScaling Gas, LNG and Regional Infrastructure Across West Africa Sponsored by Technip EnergiesSPONSORED BYTechnip Energies
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastUnleashing Africa’s Premier Gas and Upstream Exploration Frontier
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastStrengthening Partnerships to Expand Congo’s Oil & Gas Value ChainSpeakersOumar Semega , Founder & CEO , Imperatus Energy
Founder & CEO , Imperatus EnergyMr Oumar SEMEGA Biography, Founder and CEO of IMPERATUS ENERGY Oumar SEMEGA is the Founder and CEO of IMPERATUS ENERGY, a leading oil and gas trading company in Central Africa, with a strong presence … Read MoreEric Delattre , MD & Country Chair , TotalEnergies E&P Congo
MD & Country Chair , TotalEnergies E&P CongoEric Delattre is a seasoned energy executive currently serving as the Managing Director and Country Chair of TotalEnergies E&P Congo. In this role, he oversees the company's operations in Congo, inclu … Read More -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom East
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastTransforming Discoveries into Production. Orange Basin’s Path to First OilChairpersonJustin Cochrane , Director, African Regional Research , S&P Global Commodity Insights
Director, African Regional Research , S&P Global Commodity InsightsJustin Cochrane is a technical research associate director for the Africa Upstream Intelligence team at S&P Global Commodity Insights. Justin is responsible for the Angola, Congo, Namibia, South Afric … Read MoreSpeakersMariam Kane-Garcia , Managing Director and Country Chair , TotalEnergies
Managing Director and Country Chair , TotalEnergiesMariam Kane-Garcia is TotalEnergies Marketing Services MD & CEO and Executive VP Southern Africa (M&S). Mariam Kane-Garcia has been with TotalEnergies for almost 20 years. Born in France and raised in … Read MoreTravis Smithard , CEO , Rhino Resources
CEO , Rhino ResourcesTravis Smithard is the Chief Executive Officer of Rhino Resources Ltd, a Cape Town–based energy exploration and production company. A graduate of the University of Cape Town, he has transformed Rhin … Read MoreSPONSORED BYAGL -
Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastThe End of Energy Poverty
Upstream E&P Forum
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AAs Africa seeks to strengthen energy security, accelerate industrialization, and maximize the value of its natural resources, South-South energy partnerships are playing an increasingly important role … Read More
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AA strategic outlook on how Africa is positioning its offshore acreage to attract global exploration capital and solidify its role as a key player in Global Energy Security for the next decade.ChairpersonCyril Ruchonnet , Technical Research Associate Director , S&P Global Energy
Technical Research Associate Director , S&P Global EnergyCyril Ruchonnet, technical research associate director for upstream energy at S&P Global Commodity Insights. Cyril is a technical research associate director for the Africa Upstream Intelligence team … Read MoreSpeakersAurélie Clavé , Vice President, Deep Offshore , TotalEnergies
Vice President, Deep Offshore , TotalEnergiesAurélie Clavé serves as Vice President, Deep Offshore at TotalEnergies, where she oversees strategic deepwater and offshore development activities within the company’s global upstream portfolio. With … Read MoreFlanery Tangang , Vice President - Americas , Geoquip Marine
Vice President - Americas , Geoquip MarineFlanery Tangang is Vice President, Americas at Geoquip Marine, where he leads regional operations with a focus on growth, profitability, and operational excellence. With 19 years of experience across … Read More -
Lion Stage/Hall 1AAdvancing South Africa’s Orange Basin from appraisal to production to unlock its full upstream potential.ChairpersonBeth Evans , Head of Upstream Technical Research , S&P Global Energy
Head of Upstream Technical Research , S&P Global EnergyBeth Evans is Head of Technical Research at Upstream Solutions, a part of S&P Global Commodity Insights. She leads a global team of geoscientists, economists, emissions experts, offshore-vessel specia … Read More -
Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestSPONSORED BYCLG
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Lion Stage/Hall 1AExamining how advanced seismic and targeted appraisal reduce risk and accelerate high-impact drilling from discovery to development in Sub-Saharan Africa’s frontier basins.SpeakersRobert 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 MoreJustin Cochrane , Director, African Regional Research , S&P Global Commodity Insights
Director, African Regional Research , S&P Global Commodity InsightsJustin Cochrane is a technical research associate director for the Africa Upstream Intelligence team at S&P Global Commodity Insights. Justin is responsible for the Angola, Congo, Namibia, South Afric … Read More
Energy Additions Forum
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BChairpersonBeth Evans , Head of Upstream Technical Research , S&P Global Energy
Head of Upstream Technical Research , S&P Global EnergyBeth Evans is Head of Technical Research at Upstream Solutions, a part of S&P Global Commodity Insights. She leads a global team of geoscientists, economists, emissions experts, offshore-vessel specia … Read More
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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.ChairpersonFernando Covas , Executive Director, NGL Research, Lead for Europe, CIS, and Africa , S&P Global Commodity Insights
Executive Director, NGL Research, Lead for Europe, CIS, and Africa , S&P Global Commodity InsightsFernando Covas is Executive Director of S&P Global Commodity Insights global natural gas liquids (NGL) consulting/advisory services. Fernando has a broad energy strategy consulting experience working … Read MoreSpeakersNmesoma Okereke , Sales Manager - Flare Gas Recovery Specialist , Neuman & Esser Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG
Sales Manager - Flare Gas Recovery Specialist , Neuman & Esser Deutschland GmbH & Co.KGNmesoma (Soma) holds a combined master’s in engineering (MEng) degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Nottingham. During the course of obtaining her degree, she gained … Read More
Renegade Intel
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Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4As Africa’s energy sector accelerates toward a more digital, distributed, and data-driven future, the workforce must evolve alongside it. This session explores how developers, operators, governments, … Read MoreSpeakersGift Lubele , CEO and Co-Founder , Auraa Africa
CEO and Co-Founder , Auraa AfricaGift Lubele is an AI entrepreneur, technologist, and creative innovator building at the intersection of artificial intelligence, African music, and economic development. He is the CEO and Co-Founder o … Read More -
Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4Across Africa’s energy and infrastructure sectors, one of the biggest barriers to scaling projects is the “offtaker confidence problem”, uncertainty around payment reliability, creditworthiness, trans … Read MoreSpeakers
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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 1AWith exploration capital becoming more disciplined post-2020, investors are demanding higher success probabilities before funding wells. AI-driven solutions are paving the way for more precise seismic … Read More
Country Spotlight
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastUnleashing Africa’s Premier Gas and Upstream Exploration Frontier
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Elephant Stage/Ballroom EastStrengthening Partnerships to Expand Congo’s Oil & Gas Value ChainSpeakersOumar Semega , Founder & CEO , Imperatus Energy
Founder & CEO , Imperatus EnergyMr Oumar SEMEGA Biography, Founder and CEO of IMPERATUS ENERGY Oumar SEMEGA is the Founder and CEO of IMPERATUS ENERGY, a leading oil and gas trading company in Central Africa, with a strong presence … Read MoreEric Delattre , MD & Country Chair , TotalEnergies E&P Congo
MD & Country Chair , TotalEnergies E&P CongoEric Delattre is a seasoned energy executive currently serving as the Managing Director and Country Chair of TotalEnergies E&P Congo. In this role, he oversees the company's operations in Congo, inclu … Read More
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Leopard Stage/Hall 1BScaling from Extraction to Production to meet National Energy AmbitionsSpeakersRiverson Oppong , CEO , Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC)
CEO , Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC)With decades of Global experience across the value chain in the oil & gas, and energy industry, he is currently the CEO/ Industrial Coordinator of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Ghana … Read More
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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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestPractical strategies to rapidly scale Africa’s clean energy potential into reliable, affordable power that drives economic growth and industrialisation.This discussion will move beyond high-level narr … Read MoreSpeakersPrecious Edward , Executive Head , Independent Power Producer Office (IPP Office)
Executive Head , Independent Power Producer Office (IPP Office)As Head of the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office, Precious Edward leads the national strategy and execution of South Africa’s energy procurement framework. She oversees policy delivery, financia … Read More -
Buffalo Stage/Room 1.4As geopolitical tensions continue to mount across the Gulf and prices face even greater fluctuation in the near-term, the question is no longer whether coal-fired power generation is politically fashi … Read MoreSpeakersHlayiseka Chauke , CEO , Liberty Coal
CEO , Liberty CoalHlayiseka Morgan Chauke is a mining executive with over 21 years of experience in South Africa’s coal sector, including 16 years in management. As CEO of Liberty Coal, he combines technical expertise … Read More
Downstream & Petchem Forum
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Rhino Stage/Ballroom WestThis session examines how (GTL) solutions leverage domestic natural gas as a strategic feedstock for fertilizer production, specifically ammonia and urea. Utilising local gas resources shields African … Read More
Investor Forum
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Invitation Only2.4BSPONSORED BYMuhatu Energy Angola
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Room 2.4 ASPONSORED BYOPEC
Technical Stage 2
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Exhibition Hall: Innovation HubSpeakersSteve Naude , Principal Analyst , S&P Global Energy
Principal Analyst , S&P Global EnergySteve Naude is a Principal Analyst at S&P Global Energy, focused on offshore support vessel markets across West Africa, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. His work covers vessel activity, offshore p … Read MoreSPONSORED BYS&P Global Energy