South-South Energy Partnership: Advancing Africa's Oil and Gas Future in 2026

15 Oct 2026
Lion Stage, Hall 1A
Upstream E&P Forum
As 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.This session will explore how South-South cooperation can unlock investment, financing, technology transfer, and technical expertise to accelerate Africa’s energy security, industrialisation, and sustainable growth across the oil and gas value chain.
Chairperson
Philippe Cohen
Philippe Cohen, Chief Financial Officer - Kariya Energy
Speakers
Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim
Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Regional Chair for Africa - World Energy Council
Gilbert Yevi
Gilbert Yevi, Lead Consultant - Grenada Hydrocarbon Technical Working Group
Selma Shitukweni
Selma Shitukweni, Founder & CEO - RichAfrica Consultancy