Panel Discussion: Waking Africa's Silent Frontier - Turning Unconventional Oil & Gas into Sovereign Wealth

Africa’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 geology alone. It demands a clear understanding of unconventional extraction technologies, fit-for-purpose regulatory frameworks, and environmentally responsible operating practices tailored to African markets. This strategic and technical session will explore the fundamentals of shale gas and hydraulic fracturing, what the technology is, how it works, and what it has achieved globally.