African Energy Chamber and S&P Global Energy: The State of African Energy 2027

13 Oct 2026
Room 2.4A
The Innovation Hub
Africa’s energy sector is entering a pivotal period shaped by rising demand, geopolitical uncertainty, evolving trade flows and an urgent need for secure, affordable, and investable energy systems. This presentation will unveil the key findings of The State of African Energy 2027 Outlook Report, providing a fact-based, forward-looking assessment of the continent’s upstream oil and gas, LNG, downstream markets, power and renewables, and critical-minerals sectors.
Chairperson
Maximilian Pietzsch
Maximilian Pietzsch, Executive Director, EMEA - S&P Global Energy
Speakers
Verner Ayukegba
Verner Ayukegba, SVP - African Energy Chamber
Kyle DiPietrantonio
Kyle DiPietrantonio, International Energy Fellow - African Energy Chamber
Simon Wood
Simon Wood, Senior Director - S&P Global Energy
Rehan Burger
Rehan Burger, Associate Director - S&P Global Energy
Justin Cochrane
Justin Cochrane, Director, African Technical Research - S&P Global Energy
Maximilian Pietzsch
Maximilian Pietzsch, Executive Director, EMEA - S&P Global Energy