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$17B in Commitments and New Deals Drive African Energy Investment
AEW 2026 secured over $17 billion in commitments, showcasing licensing opportunities, corporate deals and major project developments across Africa’s energy sector.
Petrosen Targets Yakaar-Teranga FID by End-2027 as it Seeks Partners
Petrosen seeks partners for Senegal’s 25-tcf Yakaar-Teranga gas project, targeting FID by end-2027.
Copia Advances Angola Power Plant Toward 2029 Completion
The Angolan company is targeting its first equipment delivery in December 2027 while expanding its locally developed seismic interpretation software across Southern Africa.
Africa’s Oil Demand to Nearly Double by 2050 on Rapid Population Boom, OPEC Reports
The continent’s energy demand is expected to grow from 17.5 mboe/d to 29.3 mboe/d by 2050, according to OPEC’s forecasts in its 2026 World Oil Outlook
TotalEnergies Says Namibia’s Venus Project Is Ready for Sanction at AEW 2026
TotalEnergies has received contract offers for Venus, positioning Namibia’s 150,000-barrel-per-day development for sanction as commercial negotiations continue.
African Energy Leaders Call for Action on South-South Oil and Gas Partnerships
At AEW 2026, industry representatives from Africa and the Caribbean say joint ventures, enforceable local-content rules and regional financing are needed to turn petroleum resources into domestic industrial growth.
Eco Atlantic Clears Appeal Hurdle for South Africa’s Block 3B/4B
The Ministry of Mineral and Petroleum Resources dismisses appeal against the offshore Orange basin block’s environmental authorization.
Eni Sets November Start for Mozambique’s Coral North Drilling Campaign at AEW 2026
Eni will begin drilling at Coral North in November as ExxonMobil advances its $30-billion Rovuma LNG project towards a year-end investment decision.
AEW Future Leaders Student Challenge Recognizes Innovative Solutions to South Africa’s Energy Crisis
The competition connects university talent with the technical, financial and social challenges of delivering reliable and affordable electricity.
Sonangol Targets 10% Production Growth by 2030 as IOC Partnerships Drive Expansion
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Angola’s national oil company is targeting higher operated production, new deepwater developments and expanded refining capacity through strategic partnerships and investment.
Etu Energias Prepares Next Phase of Angola Acquisitions, Calls for Greater African Financing
Etu Energias, Chariot and RMB discussed financing for Angola’s upstream acquisition wave at AEW 2026.
Russia’s RDS Group Plans African Service Network as Gazprom Neft Targets Mature Oilfields
Russian companies are pursuing new opportunities in African energy, industrial technology and infrastructure, with brownfield development, refining partnerships and technical training emerging as key areas for cooperation.
Equatorial Guinea Seeks Partners to Lift Zafiro Output Above 50,000 BPD
The government plans well reconnections and workovers to restore production before pursuing a larger redevelopment, while revised contract terms aim to attract upstream investment.
Ivory Coast Details Investment Opportunities, Seeks Partners for $10B Energy Expansion
Ivory Coast is targeting $10 billion in energy investment by 2030 across upstream, refining and infrastructure projects.
Liberia Launches 2026 Offshore Licensing Round at AEW 2026
Liberia is inviting investors to pursue 15 offshore blocks through direct negotiations, with bids closing April 15, 2027.
CERAWeek Leadership Circle Calls for African Industrialization and Investment
At AEW 2026, the participants of the roundtable highlighted the need to expand local mineral processing and ensure critical minerals partnerships deliver economic benefits for the continent.
Imbono and the University of Cape Town Announce Three-Year Partnership to Advance Future-Ready Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa At AEW 2026
Partnership combines academic research with real-world experience to develop practical tools to improve infrastructure resilience across emerging markets.
Global Oil and Gas Capital Remains Mobile, bp Tells AEW 2026
As global energy markets shift and Middle East conflict persists, Africa’s oil and gas sector may attract strong capital.
ANPG Urges Woodside Energy to Replicate Senegal Success in Angola
Angola is targeting new offshore investment from Woodside Energy as regulatory reforms, faster licensing and improved fiscal terms strengthen the country's upstream competitiveness.
TotalEnergies Secures Deepwater Rig for Nigerian Exploration Campaign
TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil and NOV told an AEW 2026 audience that Nigeria’s reforms are accelerating investment decisions, but advocated for further changes to reach the country’s three million bpd target.
OPEC Puts Africa’s Refining Investment Need at $125 Billion Through 2050
OPEC’s Head of Energy Studies presented a new Africa energy study at AEW 2026, while Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais addressed delegates by video.
SLB and SANPC sign digital transformation capacity building agreement at AEW 2026
The agreement aims to accelerate digital transformation to build critical capabilities and advance innovation, technology and knowledge transfer in  South Africa’s evolving energy sector
U.S. Development Finance Corporation Passes $14 Billion in African Commitments, Targets LNG and Pipelines
U.S. government, sovereign wealth fund and industry leaders discussed project risk, preparation and local content at the U.S.-Africa Energy & Investment Forum at AEW 2026.
Gabon Outlines Proposed Petroleum Code Reforms to Attract Upstream Investment
Proposed fiscal and regulatory reforms aim to improve investor returns, unlock deepwater exploration and attract new upstream capital.
Uganda Reaffirms First Oil Timeline, Eyes Refinery Completion by 2030
Uganda expects to begin oil production by June 2027, with EACOP 92% complete and a final investment decision on its domestic refinery targeted for February 2027.
GECF Forecasts 20% Growth in Global Energy Demand by 2055, Calls for New Gas Investment
With 86% of global natural gas production expected to come from fields not currently producing by 2055, the GECF highlights the need for sustained investment in exploration and development.
ReconAfrica Targets Second Gabon Well by Q4 2027
ReconAfrica is advancing seismic studies and evaluating further exploration opportunities in Gabon, where regulatory reforms and established infrastructure aim to support new upstream investment.
White Desert Signs Long-Term Offtake Agreement With Sasol For Sustainable Aviation Fuel at AEW 2026
The offtake agreement with Sasol enables White Desert to operate net-zero carbon impact Antarctic expeditions using sustainable aviation fuel
Angola Attracts $10B in Mature Field Investment Through Regulatory Reforms
The ANPG is advancing a short-, medium- and long-term strategy to sustain production, unlock new reserves and accelerate exploration drilling.
Senegal Opens 104 Blocks to Investors, Targets New Upstream Contracts
Senegal’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum, El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, told AEW delegates that the country is seeking partners for its remaining acreage, the Yakaar-Teranga gas project and downstream developments.
Sonangol Cites Commitment to Privatization as Company Charts Next Growth Phase
Katambi-2 appraisal, infill drilling and downstream construction frame the national oil company’s priorities as it marks its 50th anniversary.
AEC, S&P Global Energy Sign Five-Year Partnership for African Energy Week
S&P Global Energy has renewed and formalized a long-term relationship with AEW as the event connects African energy projects with investors and commercial partners.
IOCs Call for Regulatory Interventions to Streamline Upstream Investment in South Africa
TotalEnergies has called for faster resolution of offshore licensing appeals as government outlines plans to unlock domestic resources and industry players push for regulatory certainty to accelerate upstream and downstream investment.
Afreximbank’s AEB Eyes First Investments in 2027
Afreximbank’s Helen Brume says the African Energy Bank has secured $500 million in initial capital and expects first project financings next year, as AEW 2026 panelists discuss Africa’s energy investment priorities. The African Energy Bank (AEB) expects to finance its first projects in 2027 after se …
Ghana Targets End to Liquid Fuel Purchases for Power as Gas Supply Expands
Ghana, Senegal and the GECF outlined how African producers can grow domestic gas use alongside exports at the GECF-AEC Strategic Forum.
AEC, S&P Global Launch 2027 Africa State of the Energy Outlook Report at AEW
The AEC: State of the African Energy 2027 Outlook report provides insights on trends shaping Africa’s oil, gas, power and critical minerals sector, connecting global investors with emerging investment prospects across the region.
Chevron and ExxonMobil Signal Continued Commitment to African Exploration at AEW 2026
Chevron and ExxonMobil reaffirmed their commitment to African exploration at AEW 2026, citing promising geology, improved investment conditions and renewed project momentum.
Etu Energias, Chariot, BW Energy Sign Master Agreement at AEW 2026
The Master Agreement covers technical and financial collaboration, strengthening a partnership between the companies.
Chevron Advances Aseng Gas Project as African Fiscal Reforms Take Hold
Chevron’s Offshore president said improving fiscal and regulatory terms in Angola, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea are bringing previously stranded projects forward.  
DRC to Ease Tax Burden in Hydrocarbons Law Overhaul as It Seeks Upstream and Downstream Partners
Minister of State for Hydrocarbons Acacia Bandubola Mbongo said the revised framework will improve project economics as the country opens dozens of blocks to investors.
Africa Energy Bank to Begin Financing Gas Projects in Early 2027, APPO Says
APPO’s new bank will prioritize regional corridors as GECF forum panelists flag a gap in domestic gas financing.
Africa’s Energy Leaders Honored at the African Energy Awards 2026
The African Energy Awards 2026 recognized the companies, projects and individuals advancing exploration, infrastructure, local participation and energy access across the continent.
Ghana Achieves 30% Increase in Crude Output as Jubilee Partners Advance Development Campaign
Jubilee investment and license extensions to 2040 provide a basis for aligning investor returns with Ghana’s energy and industrial priorities.
Russian Industrial & Energy Leaders Present Next-Generation Technologies at African Energy Week 2026
Under the auspices of the Russian Export Center (REC) business mission, a delegation of leading Russian technology providers, engineering firms, and industrial manufacturers is showcasing advanced solutions at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town. The joint initiative focuses on fostering cro …
Algeria Promotes Seven Oil and Gas Blocks to Investors at AEW 2026
At AEW 2026, ALNAFT promoted Algeria’s seven-block licensing round, targeting international investment to unlock underexplored oil and gas resources and expand production.
ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies Detail $7B in Angola Upstream Investments at African Energy Week 2026
ExxonMobil outlined a $4 billion offshore tie-back program, while TotalEnergies highlighted $3 billion in additional investment unlocked by regulatory reforms.
Venezuelan Oil and Gas Opportunities Take Center Stage at AEW 2026
The country is promoting new hydrocarbons contracts, upstream and refining opportunities, and technical partnerships with Africa to attract investment and strengthen local energy sector capabilities.
Sonangol’s Lobito Refinery Reaches 27% Completion
Sonangol says its refinery will be operational in the next few years, as AEW 2026 panelists highlight refining capacity, regional cooperation and storage infrastructure as priorities for strengthening the continent’s fuel security.
AEW 2026: Senegal Gas Pipeline Projects Seek Partners as African Energy Deals Gather Pace
Senegal’s RGS outlined €530 million in gas pipeline projects at AEW 2026, while Welligence highlighted acquisition opportunities across sub-Saharan Africa’s oil and gas sector.
Security Expert and Vectus Global Founder Erik Prince Joins AEW 2026 Speaker Lineup
Securing assets and supply routes has become integral to how capital approaches African energy projects.
Cameroon’s SNH Launches 2026 Bid Round at AEW African Farmout Forum
The country is offering six exploration blocks across three sedimentary basins.
APPO Unveils New 2050 Strategy to Drive African Energy Sovereignty at AEW 2026
The new APPO strategy was revealed during the organization’s 8th National Oil Companies CEOs Forum at African Energy Week 2026.
Microsoft Seeks to Scale AI Across African Energy, Mining Operations
Microsoft is pushing to integrate AI into energy and mining operations, with a focus on asset performance, industrial data and cybersecurity.
Petromal Deepens Its African Commitment as Subsidiary Apus Energy Joins African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town
Petromal brings its record of investment in the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau to Africa's leading energy gathering, through its upstream company, Apus Energy
African NOCs Sign Declaration to Strengthen Cooperation and Regional Integration at AEW 2026
African NOCs have signed a declaration supporting direct trade, domestic refining, energy financing, digital cooperation and long-term continental energy security.
APPO Chief Urges Joint NOC Projects at 8th CEOs Forum During AEW
African Energy Week is currently hosting the 8th Annual APPO NOCs CEOs Forum at the CTICC in Cape Town.
African Energy Week Deal Room Showcases 15 Projects Seeking $16B in Investment
Premier Invest presented 15 African oil, gas and power projects seeking over $16 billion at AEW 2026, spanning upstream development, infrastructure and electricity generation.
Equatorial Guinea Has Fewer Than Seven Open Blocks After Year of Investor Uptake, Minister Says
Oburu Ondo urges Japan and U.S. to back his country’s gas processing expansion and LPG infrastructure.
16 Top High School Innovators Compete for ExxonMobil STEM Africa Title at AEW 2026
African STEM students showcased their innovative projects at the third annual ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Challenge 2026 finals
SANPC CEO Godfrey Moagi Named APPO NOCs Chair, Sets Focus on Refining, Funding & Workforce Skills
African Energy Week 2026 is hosting the African Petroleum Producers Organization’s 8th annual NOC CEO Forum in Cape Town today.
Africa’s Dealmakers Convene as 10,000 Attendees Kick Off AEW 2026 in Cape Town
AEW 2026 is officially underway, bringing 10,000 registered delegates together for a week of investment, dealmaking and strategic dialogue across Africa’s energy sector.  
Venezuela Takes Its Africa Energy Partnership to Cape Town for AEW 2026
Hydrocarbons officials and university leadership head to Cape Town to deepen trade and training ties.
Uganda Nears First Oil as Energy Minister Joins AEW 2026
Uganda Energy Minister Dr. Minoca Musenero Masanza is set to showcase oil, transmission and renewable energy opportunities at African Energy Week 2026.
Africa’s Biggest Operators Return to Cape Town to Advance Next Wave of Energy Projects
Leading international operators and African independents are preparing to convene at AEW 2026 as investment, exploration and project development accelerates across the continent.
Amila Africa Art Soirée Marks Five Years on the Sidelines of African Energy Week
The Soirée returns to Cape Town for its fifth edition during African Energy Week 2026, bringing energy leaders, financiers, collectors and African artists together for an evening where energy, capital and culture meet.
Africa’s Biggest Energy Marketplace Returns to Cape Town – Here’s Why Business is Done at AEW
From billions of dollars in projects and direct access to African governments, AEW has evolved into a marketplace where opportunities meet capital and partnerships move toward execution.
10,000 Delegates Head to Cape Town as AEW 2026 Drives an African Energy Movement
AEW represents Africa’s premier dealmaking platform, taking place October 12-16 in Cape Town.
AEC to Launch 2027 Outlook at AEW 2026, Spotlighting Africa’s Next Wave of Energy Investment
The African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2027 Outlook Report will highlight Africa’s expanding opportunities across oil, gas, power, renewables, infrastructure and critical minerals.
Senegal to Send Energy Minister and Senior Advisor to AEW 2026
Senegal heads to AEW 2026 with fresh offshore licensing opportunities, rising oil production and plans to strengthen domestic gas-to-power infrastructure.
Libya’s NOC Targets Global Investment as it Heads to AEW 2026
Libya’s NOC will lead a delegation at AEW 2026, showcasing upstream opportunities, rising production, new acreage and major infrastructure projects.
Africa’s Biggest Energy Movement Returns to Cape Town Next Week
Taking place October 12-16, African Energy Week is one of the continent’s major gathering, convening more than 10,000 international delegates for five days of dealmaking. 
SKA Supply & Trading Joins AEW 2026 as Bronze Partner Amid Nigeria's Fuel Export Shift
The Abuja-based trader imports, exports and distributes fuel and gas across Nigeria's evolving downstream market.
Russian Export Center to Lead Business Mission to AEW 2026 in Cape Town
The business mission will bring Russian companies to AEW 2026, connecting them with African energy stakeholders and potential industrial partners.
Togo Energy Ministry Director Alassani Fousséni to Showcase Expanding Power Pipeline at AEW 2026
Alassani Fousséni, Director of Cabinet at Togo’s Ministry Delegate for Energy and Mineral Resources, will participate as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from October 12–16.
AEW 2026 Turns Cape Town into Africa’s Energy Marketplace
Ministerial delegations, national oil companies, operators and financiers will converge in Cape Town to negotiate deals, forge commercial partnerships and advance African energy projects.
CABSHIP Founder João Filipe Honored with AEW 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
Filipe has been selected as the winner of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Angolan local content, entrepreneurship and the development of an indigenous services industry capable of partnering with global energy companies.
Kosmos Energy CEO Andrew Inglis to Receive Mohammed S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award at AEW 2026
Inglis is recognized for more than four decades of industry leadership, spanning major African oil and gas developments, entrepreneurship, workforce development and community investment.
SKA CEO Mohammed Gabdo to Showcase Nigeria’s New Energy Trading Landscape at AEW 2026
SKA’s Mohammed Gabdo will be positioned to highlight Nigeria’s evolving fuel, gas trading and logistics landscape as a speaker at AEW 2026 in Cape Town.
AEW 2026 to Put Gas-to-Power and Renewables at the Heart of Africa’s Energy Transition
African Energy Week 2026 will position gas-to-power, renewables and clean cooking as investment pathways to expand reliable electricity, jobs and industrial growth across Africa.
African Energy Veteran Tim O’Hanlon to Receive Mohammed S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award at AEW 2026
O’Hanlon is honored for a career spanning more than four decades of African exploration, investment and market development.
U.S. Broadens African Energy Push as Volz Brings Washington to AEW 2026
From LNG finance in Mozambique to grid technology and clean cooking, U.S. government agencies and companies are expanding their engagement with African energy markets as Department of Energy official Josh Volz prepares to join African Energy Week 2026.
ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Challenge Brings Young Innovators to AEW 2026
The ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Challenge will bring student innovators from four African energy markets to African Energy Week 2026, highlighting the skills and ideas needed to build the continent’s next generation of energy leaders.
Africa’s Next Energy Generation Takes Shape at AEW 2026
African Energy Week 2026 will put young innovators, women executives, technical specialists and digital entrepreneurs closer to the conversations shaping Africa’s next generation of energy projects.
Africa’s Capital Base Steps Up to Finance the Next Energy Build-Out at AEW 2026
African Energy Week 2026 will bring together development finance institutions, regional banks, private investors and project developers as African capital takes a larger role in financing the continent’s energy and infrastructure pipeline.
Algeria Brings Latest Upstream Bid Round to AEW 2026 as Investor Interest Builds
With 53 companies registered and bids due in November, Algeria will showcase its latest upstream opportunities at African Energy Week 2026.
Ludoil Acquires Controlling Stake in Mediterranean’s Largest Refinery, Plans €1.3B Investment
With ISAB, Ludoil becomes Italy's largest privately held multi-energy company, with €1.3 billion of investment planned and expected consolidated revenues of around €13 billion a year.
SNH rejoint AEW 2026 en tant que Partenaire Platine alors que le Cameroun développe sa chaîne de valeur énergétique
La compagnie nationale des hydrocarbures du Cameroun profitera de son statut de Partenaire Platine à AEW 2026 pour mettre en avant les opportunités d’investissement dans le raffinage, le développement gazier, la coopération énergétique régionale et, plus largement, la transformation du secteur pétro …
From Baleine to Congo LNG, Eni’s African Portfolio Takes the AEW 2026 Stage
As a Silver Partner of African Energy Week 2026, Eni will spotlight its expanding portfolio spanning oil, gas and LNG, alongside new energy-access and lower-carbon opportunities across African markets.
Silver Partner BOST Energies Limited Company Brings Ghana’s Expanding Energy Logistics Network to AEW 2026
BOSTenergies joins AEW 2026 as a Silver Partner, highlighting Ghana’s expanding energy logistics infrastructure and regional ambitions.
Aliko Dangote: African Energy Person of the Year 2026
Aliko Dangote is a visionary who has invested his time, resources, and unwavering belief in Africa’s potential to build industries, strengthen energy security, and create lasting economic opportunity across the continent
SNH Joins AEW 2026 as Platinum Partner as Cameroon Expands Its Energy Value Chain
Cameroon’s national hydrocarbons company will use its Platinum Partnership at AEW 2026 to highlight investment across refining, gas development, regional energy cooperation and the wider transformation of the country’s petroleum sector.
Cameroon Brings New E&P Investment Opportunities to African Energy Week 2026
Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures will bring a senior delegation to Cape Town to showcase Cameroon’s upstream opportunities, recent licensing activity and major oil and gas projects to the global investment community.
APPO NOC CEOs to Drive Africa’s Energy Integration Agenda at AEW 2026
The 8th Meeting of the APPO NOC CEOs’ Forum will bring national oil company leaders together to advance regional refining, gas and LNG markets, African energy financing and cross-border cooperation.
AEW 2026 to Spotlight Venezuela’s New Investment Framework as Global Capital Returns
The Venezuela Global Investment Forum at African Energy Week 2026 will examine how regulatory reform, new production participation structures and international partnerships are reshaping the country’s investment landscape.
Congo’s Power and Water Build-Out Takes Shape as Minister Itoua Heads to AEW 2026
The Republic of Congo’s efforts to expand reliable electricity and water services will come into focus at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, with Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Energy and Hydraulics, set to speak at the event in Cape Town from October 12–16.
AEW 2026 Technical Sessions Put Technology Behind Africa’s Next Energy Projects in Focus
Day 2 technical sessions at African Energy Week 2026 will examine frontier exploration, major gas developments, project economics and the technologies supporting Africa’s expanding oil, gas and LNG sectors.
DRC Brings Oil Development Push to AEW 2026 as Hydrocarbons Minister Leads Sector Agenda
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is advancing new petroleum data, exploration and infrastructure initiatives as Minister of State for Hydrocarbons Acacia Bandubola Mbongo prepares to address investors and industry leaders at African Energy Week 2026.
Kenya’s Oil Ambitions Meet a New Refining Push at AEW 2026
Kenya is positioning itself for a larger role in East Africa’s energy market, with Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Opiyo Wandayi set to participate in African Energy Week 2026.
Azule Energy Takes Angola’s Next Investment Wave to AEW 2026
Bronze Partner Azule Energy is expanding oil and gas production across Angola while advancing a $5.1 billion offshore development and growing its exploration footprint in Namibia.
Malawi Moves to Shore Up Power Supply as Energy and Mining Minister Mathanga Joins AEW 2026
Malawi is accelerating investment in generation, battery storage and grid infrastructure as it works to expand electricity access, with Energy and Mining Minister Dr. Jean Mathanga set to join African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town.