African Upstream M&A

14 Oct 2026
Leopard Stage, Hall 1B
Energy Finance Forum
Scaling African oil and gas requires creative deal structures that marry capital access with operational capability. This panel takes a pragmatic approach on what it takes to have successful deals in some of Africa’s most dynamic markets by bringing together the players who originate, fund and operationalize transactions across the continent. From commodity based pre-payment financing to capital raising and deal origination, this session offers a deep-dive into world class financing solutions for upstream projects.
Chairperson
Laura Sima
Laura Sima, Director, Research & Analytics - S&P Global Energy
Speakers
Robert Bose
Robert Bose, CEO & Member, Board Directors - Sintana Energy
Tamoor Ali
Tamoor Ali, Originator - Trafigura
Akinpelu Adedapo
Akinpelu Adedapo, Executive Director, Oil & Gas and Chemicals M&A Advisory - Standard Chartered Bank
Alejandro Duran
Alejandro Duran, Global Vice President of Geoscience & Advisory - Baker Hughes

Sponsored by:

Sintana Energy