Balancing Africa’s Domestic Natural Gas Utilisation and Export Ambitions: GECF & AEC Strategic workshop - Ministerial Panel

13 Oct 2026
Buffalo Stage, Hall 1.4
Investor Forum

A strategic workshop for government, industry leaders, financial institutions and technical experts to examine how African gas-producing countries can maximise the combined value of exports and domestic utilisation. The discussion will focus on practical policy choices and investment conditions, including gas pricing and affordability, market design, infrastructure development, financing, regulatory frameworks, methane management and regional integration.

Chairperson
Oliver Onyekweli
Oliver Onyekweli, Patner - McKinsey & Company
Speakers
HE. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf
HE. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, Minister of Energy and Petroleum - Republic of Senegal
Philip Mshelbila
Philip Mshelbila, MD/CEO - NLNG
Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy - Republic of South Africa
H.E. Antonio Oburu Ondo
H.E. Antonio Oburu Ondo, Minister of State, Ministry of Hydrocarbons, Mines and Electricity - Republic of Equatorial Guinea