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Ministro da Energia do Gana será a figura de destaque na AEW 2026, na sequência de uma campanha de investimento de 3,5 mil milhões de dólares
Impulsionando o desenvolvimento das energias renováveis, da energia nuclear e do petróleo, espera-se que o ministro apresente uma estratégia energética equilibrada na AEW.
Ghana’s Energy Minister to Headline AEW 2026 Following $3.5B Investment Drive
Driving renewables, nuclear and oil development, the minister is expected to showcase a balanced energy strategy at AEW.
Le ministre ghanéen de l'Énergie sera l'invité d'honneur de l'AEW 2026 après une campagne d'investissement de 3,5 milliards de dollars
Chargé de promouvoir le développement des énergies renouvelables, du nucléaire et du pétrole, le ministre devrait présenter une stratégie énergétique équilibrée lors de l'AEW.
O Senegal reescreve as regras do seu boom dos hidrocarbonetos, com o ministro Birame Soulèye Diop a preparar-se para a African Energy Week 2026, em outubro
Na AEW 2026, espera-se que o ministro da Energia do Senegal, Birame Soulèye Diop, apresente a estratégia integrada do país em matéria de hidrocarbonetos, gás e energia.
A Oando junta-se à AEW 2026 como Patrocinadora Esmeralda, numa altura em que a empresa regista um aumento de 10% nos lucros
O patrocínio destaca o crescimento operacional da Oando, a sua expansão em Angola e as iniciativas no domínio das energias renováveis.
Senegal Rewrites the Rules of its Hydrocarbon Boom as Minister Birame Soulèye Diop Heads to African Energy Week 2026 in October
At AEW 2026, Senegal’s Energy Minister Birame Soulèye Diop is expected to outline Senegal’s integrated hydrocarbons, gas and power strategy at AEW.
Oando Joins AEW 2026 as Emerald Sponsor as Firm Reports 10% Profit Rise
The sponsorship highlights Oando’s operational growth, Angola expansion and renewable energy initiatives.
Le Sénégal redéfinit les règles de son essor dans le secteur des hydrocarbures alors que le ministre Birame Soulèye Diop se rendra à l’African Energy Week 2026 en octobre
Lors de l’AEW 2026, le ministre sénégalais de l’Énergie, Birame Soulèye Diop, devrait présenter la stratégie intégrée du Sénégal en matière d’hydrocarbures, de gaz et d’électricité.
Oando devient sponsor Émeraude de l'AEW 2026 alors que la société annonce une hausse de 10 % de ses bénéfices
Ce parrainage met en avant la croissance opérationnelle d'Oando, son expansion en Angola et ses initiatives en matière d'énergies renouvelables.
Africa’s Strategic Moment: Why Coordinated Positions Matter in Global Energy Dialogue
As energy shocks, mineral competition and supply chain realignment reshape global priorities, Africa is increasingly central to the conversation – and more determined to shape it on its own terms.
Le tournant stratégique de l’Afrique : pourquoi il est essentiel d’adopter des positions coordonnées dans le dialogue mondial sur l’énergie
Alors que les chocs énergétiques, la concurrence pour les ressources minérales et la réorganisation des chaînes d’approvisionnement redéfinissent les priorités mondiales, l’Afrique occupe une place de plus en plus centrale dans le débat – et se montre plus déterminée que jamais à le façonner selon s …
O Momento Estratégico de África: Por que razão as posições coordenadas são importantes no diálogo global sobre energia
À medida que os choques energéticos, a concorrência pelos minerais e o realinhamento das cadeias de abastecimento redefinem as prioridades globais, África assume um papel cada vez mais central no debate – e mostra-se mais determinada a moldá-lo segundo os seus próprios termos.
Oregen Energy Eyes Orange Basin Growth with Petrovena Block 2812Ab Investment
Oregen Energy – Gold Sponsor of African Energy Week 2026 – is exploring a stake in Petrovena to expand its Orange Basin presence and strengthen Namibia offshore exploration.
Oregen Energy vise une expansion dans le bassin d'Orange grâce à un investissement dans le bloc 2812Ab de Petrovena
Oregen Energy – sponsor Or de l'African Energy Week 2026 – envisage de prendre une participation dans Petrovena afin d'étendre sa présence dans le bassin d'Orange et de renforcer ses activités d'exploration offshore en Namibie.
A Oregen Energy aposta no crescimento da Bacia de Orange com investimento no Bloco 2812Ab da Petrovena
A Oregen Energy – Patrocinadora Ouro da African Energy Week 2026 – está a explorar a possibilidade de adquirir uma participação na Petrovena para expandir a sua presença na Bacia de Orange e reforçar a exploração offshore na Namíbia.
Century Group Joins AEW 2026 as FPSO Partner, Showcasing Regional Offshore Expansion
The Nigerian FPSO operator will highlight its fleet capabilities, regional expansion plans and investment partnerships at African Energy Week 2026.
Century Group participe à l'African Energy Week 2026 en tant que partenaire FPSO et présente son expansion offshore régionale
L'opérateur nigérian de FPSO mettra en avant les capacités de sa flotte, ses projets d'expansion régionale et ses partenariats d'investissement lors de l'African Energy Week 2026.
O Century Group junta-se à AEW 2026 como parceiro de FPSO, apresentando a sua expansão offshore regional
A operadora nigeriana de FPSO irá destacar as capacidades da sua frota, os planos de expansão regional e as parcerias de investimento na African Energy Week 2026.
Afreximbank Partners with African Energy Week 2026 to Drive Africa-Led Energy Deals
  With a new $8 billion South Africa program, expanded Caribbean financing and Africa Energy Bank initiative, Afreximbank is deepening its role in financing the continent’s energy sector ahead of African Energy Week 2026.  
Africa’s Next Energy Play: From Export Markets to a $3 Trillion Internal Trade Opportunity
As AfCFTA gains traction and cross-border grids move toward execution, a continent-wide energy market is emerging – drawing investor focus to Africa’s internal demand story.
Afreximbank s'associe à l'African Energy Week 2026 pour favoriser la conclusion d'accords énergétiques sous l'impulsion de l'Afrique
Avec un nouveau programme de 8 milliards de dollars destiné à l'Afrique du Sud, un renforcement de son soutien financier aux Caraïbes et l'initiative de la Banque africaine de l'énergie, Afreximbank renforce son rôle dans le financement du secteur énergétique du continent à l'approche de l'African E …
Le prochain enjeu énergétique de l'Afrique : des marchés d'exportation vers un marché intérieur représentant 3 000 milliards de dollars
À mesure que la ZLECA prend de l'ampleur et que les projets de réseaux électriques transfrontaliers avancent vers leur mise en œuvre, un marché énergétique à l'échelle du continent est en train de voir le jour, attirant l'attention des investisseurs sur la demande intérieure africaine.
O Afreximbank estabelece parceria com a African Energy Week 2026 para impulsionar acordos energéticos liderados por África
Com um novo programa de 8 mil milhões de dólares para a África do Sul, o aumento do financiamento para as Caraíbas e a iniciativa do Banco Africano de Energia, o Afreximbank está a reforçar o seu papel no financiamento do setor energético do continente, na antecipação da Semana Africana da Energia d …
O próximo grande desafio energético de África: dos mercados de exportação para uma oportunidade de comércio interno no valor de 3 biliões de dólares
À medida que a AfCFTA ganha impulso e as redes transfronteiriças avançam para a fase de execução, surge um mercado energético à escala continental – atraindo a atenção dos investidores para a dinâmica da procura interna em África.  
Africa’s Onshore Comeback: Indigenous Operators Rewrite the Playbook
African nations are revitalizing mature onshore fields through fiscal reform, indigenous ownership and digital recovery technologies, targeting $22 billion in spending despite softer 2026 oil prices.
CLG Expands into Libya and Central Africa, Named Official Legal Partner for AEW 2026
CLG expands across Libya and Central Africa, joining African Energy Week 2026 as a Legal Partner to drive regulatory harmonization.
Le renouveau de l'exploitation terrestre en Afrique : les opérateurs locaux réécrivent les règles du jeu
Les pays africains redynamisent leurs champs terrestres matures grâce à des réformes fiscales, à la participation locale et aux technologies de récupération numérique, avec pour objectif 22 milliards de dollars de dépenses malgré la baisse des prix du pétrole prévue pour 2026.
CLG s'étend en Libye et en Afrique centrale et est désigné partenaire juridique officiel de l'African Energy Week 2026
CLG étend ses activités en Libye et en Afrique centrale et rejoint l'African Energy Week 2026 en tant que partenaire juridique afin de favoriser l'harmonisation réglementaire.
O regresso da exploração onshore em África: os operadores locais reescrevem as regras do jogo
Os países africanos estão a revitalizar campos onshore maduros através de reformas fiscais, propriedade local e tecnologias de recuperação digital, com o objetivo de atingir 22 mil milhões de dólares em gastos, apesar da previsão de preços do petróleo mais baixos em 2026.
A CLG expande-se para a Líbia e a África Central e é nomeada Parceira Jurídica Oficial da AEW 2026
A CLG expande-se pela Líbia e pela África Central, juntando-se à African Energy Week 2026 como Parceira Jurídica para impulsionar a harmonização regulatória.
Atlantic Energy Alliance to Ignite Brazil‑Africa Offshore Collaboration at AEW 2026
Brazil’s deepwater expertise and South-South financing are driving new partnerships with African energy producers, setting the stage for faster offshore development.  
L'Atlantic Energy Alliance va dynamiser la collaboration offshore entre le Brésil et l'Afrique lors de l'AEW 2026
L'expertise brésilienne en matière d'exploitation en eaux profondes et les mécanismes de financement Sud-Sud favorisent la création de nouveaux partenariats avec les producteurs d'énergie africains, ouvrant la voie à un développement offshore accéléré.
A Atlantic Energy Alliance impulsionará a colaboração offshore entre o Brasil e África na AEW 2026
A experiência brasileira em águas profundas e o financiamento Sul-Sul estão a impulsionar novas parcerias com produtores de energia africanos, preparando o terreno para um desenvolvimento offshore mais rápido.
African Coal Offers Europe a Corridor Outside the Gulf's Reach
An attack on Qatar's LNG facility has removed 12.8 million tons of annual export capacity from global markets for the next three to five years, compounding a European gas storage deficit that entered 2026 already below seasonal averages.
Le charbon africain offre à l'Europe une voie d'approvisionnement hors de portée du Golfe
Une attaque contre les installations de GNL du Qatar a privé les marchés mondiaux de 12,8 millions de tonnes de capacité d'exportation annuelle pour les trois à cinq prochaines années, aggravant ainsi le déficit de stockage de gaz en Europe, qui avait déjà commencé l'année 2026 en dessous des moyenn …
O carvão africano oferece à Europa um corredor fora do alcance do Golfo
Um ataque às instalações de GNL do Catar retirou 12,8 milhões de toneladas de capacidade de exportação anual dos mercados globais para os próximos três a cinco anos, agravando um défice de armazenamento de gás na Europa que já tinha entrado em 2026 abaixo das médias sazonais.
Nigeria’s NCDMB Secures Key Local Content Role at AEW 2026
NCDMB joins AEW 2026 as Local Content Partner, showcasing Nigeria’s capacity-building drive, industrial projects and funding initiatives aimed at boosting indigenous participation and investor confidence.
O impulso das infraestruturas redefine o corredor energético da África Oriental na antecipação da AEW 2026
Desde o GNL da Tanzânia até ao EACOP e ao South Lokichar no Quénia, a África Oriental está a demonstrar como as infraestruturas em grande escala estão a remodelar um novo corredor energético em África.
Le NCDMB nigérian s'assure un rôle clé en matière de potentiel local lors de l'AEW 2026
Le NCDMB rejoint l'AEW 2026 en tant que partenaire pour le potentiel local, mettant en avant les efforts de renforcement des capacités, les projets industriels et les initiatives de financement du Nigeria visant à stimuler la participation locale et la confiance des investisseurs.
O NCDMB da Nigéria assume papel fundamental em matéria de conteúdo local na AEW 2026
O NCDMB junta-se à AEW 2026 como Parceiro de Conteúdo Local, apresentando os esforços de capacitação da Nigéria, os projetos industriais e as iniciativas de financiamento destinados a impulsionar a participação local e a confiança dos investidores.
Infrastructure Momentum Redefines East African Energy Corridor Ahead of AEW 2026
From Tanzania LNG to EACOP to Kenya’s South Lokichar, East Africa is demonstrating how large-scale infrastructure is reshaping a new energy corridor in Africa.
La dynamique des infrastructures redéfinit le corridor énergétique d'Afrique de l'Est à l'approche de l'AEW 2026
Du projet de GNL en Tanzanie à l'EACOP en passant par South Lokichar au Kenya, l'Afrique de l'Est montre comment les infrastructures à grande échelle sont en train de redessiner un nouveau corridor énergétique en Afrique.
Sierra Leone Set to Showcase Offshore Ambitions with PDSL Joining AEW 2026 as Strategic Partner
The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) has joined African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 – scheduled to take place in Cape Town from October 12–16 – as a Strategic Partner. The Directorate will be positioned to leverage the event to highlight its open acreage, competitive fiscal framework and upst …
Coal Could Provide African SMEs Much-Needed Fiscal Relief Amid Escalating Fuel Prices
Africa continues to face significant implications from the ongoing Gulf war, with Brent prices fluctuating from $81 per barrel on March 3 to $112 on March 12 and back down to $98 on March 25. But escalating crude prices bring challenges beyond imports, with African economies which rely heavily on di …
North African Energy Corridor Comes into Focus as Libya, Egypt Scale Gas Production
North Africa’s role as a Mediterranean gas hub will be a central point of discussion at this year’s African Energy Week 2026 Conference and Exhibition.
Le corridor énergétique nord-africain sous les projecteurs alors que la Libye et l'Égypte augmentent leur production de gaz
Le rôle de l'Afrique du Nord en tant que plaque tournante gazière de la Méditerranée sera au cœur des débats lors de la conférence et du salon African Energy Week 2026 de cette année.
La Banque africaine de l'énergie devrait voir le jour en juin sous l'égide de l'APPO et soutient l'AEW 2026 dans le cadre d'un partenariat officiel
L'APPO confirme le lancement de la Banque africaine de l'énergie en juin 2026 ainsi qu'un partenariat officiel avec l'AEW 2026, afin de promouvoir la souveraineté énergétique et les investissements.
African Energy Bank Set for June Debut as APPO, Backs AEW 2026 with Official Partnership
APPO confirms June 2026 launch of the African Energy Bank and Official Partnership at AEW 2026, advancing energy sovereignty and investment.
L'OPEP renforce son engagement en Afrique en tant que partenaire officiel de l'African Energy Week 2026
L'OPEP s'associe à l'African Energy Week 2026 en tant que partenaire officiel, renforçant ainsi le rôle stratégique de l'Afrique dans l'approvisionnement mondial en pétrole, les investissements et la stabilité des marchés.
A estratégia indestrutível de carga de base: por que razão o carvão está de volta à agenda da segurança energética
Com os recentes ataques às instalações de GNL do Catar a exporem a fragilidade das infraestruturas de gás, o mercado africano do carvão está a ressurgir como uma proteção de ativos tangíveis para a produção de energia, centros de dados e pólos industriais.
OPEC Doubles Down on Africa as Official Partner of African Energy Week 2026
OPEC joins African Energy Week 2026 as Official Partner, reinforcing Africa’s strategic role in global oil supply, investment and market stability.
The Indestructible Baseload Strategy: Why Coal is Back on the Energy Security Agenda
With the recent attacks on Qatari LNG exposing the fragility of gas infrastructure, Africa’s coal market is re-emerging as a hard-asset hedge for power generation, data centers and industrial hubs.
La stratégie indestructible de l'approvisionnement de base : pourquoi le charbon revient au cœur des préoccupations en matière de sécurité énergétique
Les récentes attaques contre les installations de GNL du Qatar ayant mis en évidence la fragilité des infrastructures gazières, le marché africain du charbon refait surface comme une valeur refuge tangible pour la production d'électricité, les centres de données et les pôles industriels.
A OPEP reforça a sua aposta na África como parceiro oficial da African Energy Week 2026
A OPEP junta-se à African Energy Week 2026 como parceiro oficial, reforçando o papel estratégico de África no abastecimento mundial de petróleo, no investimento e na estabilidade do mercado.
Du reporting ESG à un impact concret : AGL concrétise ses engagements en vue de l'AEW 2026
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) place le développement durable au cœur de ses activités à travers l'Afrique ; toutefois, la véritable valeur de sa performance ESG ne réside pas dans les cadres de reporting, mais dans l'impact concret que l'entreprise génère sur le terrain. Grâce à une stratégie articu …
Dos relatórios ESG ao impacto real: a AGL transforma o compromisso em ação antes da AEW 2026
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) está a colocar a sustentabilidade no centro das suas operações em toda a África – mas o verdadeiro valor do seu desempenho em matéria de ESG não reside nos quadros de reporte, mas sim no impacto que a empresa tem no terreno. Através de uma estratégia assente em três pil …
From ESG Reporting to Real Impact: AGL Turns Commitment into Action Ahead of AEW 2026
Africa Global Logistics’ sustainability strategy highlights how logistics companies are translating ESG commitments into tangible outcomes.
A estratégia de envolvimento local da Chevron em África é considerada um modelo a seguir para as empresas petrolíferas internacionais que operam no continente
Da Nigéria a Angola, o relatório sobre desenvolvimento sustentável da Chevron apresenta compromissos ambiciosos; mas a questão de saber se essas promessas se traduzirão numa verdadeira participação económica estará no centro dos debates durante a African Energy Week 2026.
La stratégie d'engagement local de Chevron en Afrique fait figure de référence pour les compagnies pétrolières internationales opérant sur le continent
Du Nigeria à l'Angola, le rapport sur le développement durable de Chevron présente des engagements ambitieux ; mais la question de savoir si ces promesses se traduiront par une véritable participation économique sera au cœur des débats lors de l'African Energy Week 2026.
Chevron’s Local Engagement  Strategy in Africa Sets the Standard for IOCs Operating on the Continent
From Nigeria to Angola, Chevron’s sustainability reporting outlines ambitious commitments – but whether those promises translate into real economic participation will be under the spotlight at African Energy Week 2026.
Nominations Officially Open for African Energy Awards 2026 - Celebrating Leadership, Innovation and Excellence
The African Energy Awards are set to take place during African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town, with nomination submissions closing on May 30.
L'Afrique et la guerre en Iran: les conséquences du choc pétrolier et des perturbations maritimes sur les économies
Avec la hausse des prix du pétrole, quelles sont les conséquences du conflit actuel au Moyen-Orient sur les économies africaines, les chaînes d'approvisionnement en carburant et en denrées alimentaires, les budgets et le coût de la vie?
High-Level Minister Roundup to Headline African Energy Week 2026
African Energy Week 2026 will convene ministers from Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, Zambia and Niger to spotlight oil, gas expansion, reforms and investment opportunities continentwide.
Africa & the Iran War: What the Oil Price Shock and Shipping Disruptions Mean for Economies
With oil prices climbing, what does the ongoing Middle East conflict mean for African economies, fuel and food supply chains, budgets and cost of living?
L'avantage atlantique de l'Afrique : comment le Nigeria, l'Angola et la Libye assurent un approvisionnement pétrolier sûr
Des terminaux nigérians du golfe de Guinée aux ports méditerranéens libyens en passant par les infrastructures angolaises de l'Atlantique, les exportations de pétrole brut africain sont à l'abri des goulets d'étranglement qui limitent l'approvisionnement du Moyen-Orient. Contrairement au pétrole qui …
Africa’s Atlantic Advantage: How Nigeria, Angola and Libya Are Delivering Secure Oil Supply
As geopolitical tensions reshape global energy trade, Africa’s Atlantic and Mediterranean export hubs are emerging as secure supply corridors – a shift that will be in focus at African Energy Week 2026.
Why Capital Is Returning to African Energy in 2026–2027
Stronger oil prices, improved fiscal terms and disciplined project development are restoring investor confidence and positioning Africa’s energy sector for a new investment cycle.
OPEC-Africa: How the Continent can Reshape Global Crude Dynamics
African OPEC producers pair quota discipline with fiscal reform, refinery expansion and ESG alignment, repositioning the continent from price-taker to influential, growth-driven stabilizer in global oil markets.
La signature d'un protocole d'accord à Caracas conclut la mission de l'AEC et inaugure une nouvelle ère de coopération énergétique entre l'Afrique et le Venezuela
Cet accord couronne une semaine d'engagements de haut niveau axés sur la revitalisation en amont, l'expansion commerciale et le développement du capital humain entre l'Afrique et le Venezuela.
Investment Agreement Signed in Caracas Concludes AEC Mission, Ushering in New Era of Africa–Venezuela Energy Cooperation
The agreement caps a week of high-level engagements focused on upstream revitalization, trade expansion and human capital development between Africa and Venezuela.
Africa–Venezuela Energy Ties Enter New Phase of Structured Investment
Decades-old political alignment between Caracas and African oil producers is evolving into practical oil and gas cooperation, with engagement from the African Energy Chamber driving structured investment and South–South collaboration.
Africa’s AI Surge Will Reshape Demand – And Create a New Class of Bankable Energy Assets
With AI workloads set to dramatically increase electricity demand, the upcoming Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris will highlight how investors can target projects powering Africa’s digital transformation.
Institutional Stability Takes Center Stage in Venezuela’s Hydrocarbons Overhaul
Venezuela’s amended hydrocarbons framework highlights lessons for Africa and emerging markets, with African Energy Week 2026 providing a platform to explore cooperation, investment frameworks and the role of stability in mobilizing capital.
Regulatory Clarity in Venezuela Shows How Africa Can Unlock Energy Capital
As U.S. licenses open doors for Shell in Venezuela, African energy markets face a similar need for credible frameworks to attract capital at African Energy Week 2026.
Hybrid Capital Takes Hold in Angola’s Offshore Sector – A New Path for Investor Returns
Angola’s latest offshore acquisition financing highlights the growing sophistication of African upstream deal-making – a shift expected to shape capital discussions at this year’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris.
Africa’s Seismic Renaissance: Data-Driven Exploration Redefines Frontier Risk
Modern seismic reprocessing and digital data rooms are transforming African frontier exploration, reducing drilling risk, accelerating licensing rounds and reshaping investment decisions across key basins.
LNG and Infrastructure Align to Power Africa’s Industrial Decade
Africa’s LNG sector is surging as Mozambique, Nigeria and the Republic of Congo expand exports and pipeline while small-scale LNG, modular FLNG and industrial networks aim to convert gas into power, factories and jobs.
Le GNL et les infrastructures s'alignent pour alimenter la décennie industrielle de l'Afrique
Le secteur africain du GNL est en plein essor, le Mozambique, le Nigeria et la République du Congo développant leurs exportations et leurs réseaux de gazoducs, tandis que le GNL à petite échelle, le FLNG modulaire et les réseaux industriels visent à convertir le gaz en électricité, en usines et en e …
Cameroon’s Nine‑Block Licensing Round Offers High‑Value Entry Point for Upstream Investors
Nine exploration and production blocks are now avaialble in Cameroon’s latest licensing round. Spanning two proven basins, the tender – managed by the National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) – is accepting proposals through March 30, 2026, ahead of a final decision in late April. Launched on August …
2026 Marks Defining Moment for African Energy as AEW Launches Strategic Investment Agenda
Taking place this October in Cape Town, AEW: Invest in African Energies emerges as one of the most strategic platforms to engage global partners, advance critical discussions and forge the deals that will shape Africa’s future.
2026 marque un tournant décisif pour l'énergie africaine avec le lancement du programme d'investissement stratégique de l'AEW
Organisé en octobre prochain au Cap, l'AEW : Invest in African Energy s'impose comme l'une des plateformes les plus stratégiques pour mobiliser des partenaires mondiaux, faire avancer les discussions cruciales et conclure les accords qui façonneront l'avenir de l'Afrique.
Le cycle d'octroi de licences pour neuf blocs au Cameroun offre un point d'entrée très intéressant pour les investisseurs en amont
Neuf blocs d'exploration et de production sont désormais disponibles dans le cadre du dernier cycle d'octroi de licences du Cameroun. Couvrant deux bassins confirmés, l'appel d'offres, géré par la Société nationale des hydrocarbures (SNH), accepte les propositions jusqu'au 30 mars 2026, avant une dé …
Africa’s Demographic Surge is Forcing a Power Reckoning
Africa’s surging population is accelerating electricity demand faster than grids can expand, forcing urgent reform across transmission infrastructure, baseload capacity and pricing to secure reliable, affordable power by 2030.
Libya Reopens Upstream Sector as De-Risked Licensing Gains Momentum Across Africa
Libya’s licensing relaunch, alongside Nigeria’s transparent bid round and Angola’s data-driven strategy, signals Africa’s shift toward de-risked acreage, disciplined capital and investor-focused upstream growth.
Why Africa’s Energy Supply Gap Is Its Defining Commercial Opportunity
Africa’s energy deficit is often framed as a development crisis, but in 2026 it should also be seen as one of the continent’s most compelling structural investment opportunities.
Libya, Mauritania, Uganda and Gambia Confirm Delegations for Paris Energy Forum
Senior delegations, alongside other confirmed countries, will attend the Invest in African Energy 2026 Forum in Paris – showcasing new projects, strategic geographies and Africa’s growing role in global energy supply and security.
South Africa’s Cheaper Petrol Masks a Looming Gas Gap – and a Critical Investment Opportunity
A stronger rand and softer global fuel prices have pushed South African petrol to a four-year low – but without domestic gas development and LNG infrastructure, the country remains exposed to imports, currency swings and a fast-approaching supply shortfall.
Revego’s $62M Raise Signals New Pathways for Renewable Investment in Africa
Investec-backed Revego’s latest raise highlights growing private-capital momentum in South Africa’s operational solar and wind sector ahead of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris.
Equatorial Guinea’s Gas Deals Define New Commercial Phase for Gulf of Guinea LNG
Cross-border development and financing-backed project progression are accelerating gas monetization in the Gulf of Guinea – momentum set to shape Africa’s investment agenda at African Energy Week 2026.
South Africa’s UPRD Act: Can Legal Certainty Revive Major Investment After IOCs’ Exit?
The high‑profile exit of global energy major TotalEnergies from deepwater Blocks 11B/12B and 5/6/7 – home to the Brulpadda and Luiperd gas discoveries – was a significant setback for South Africa’s plans to use domestic resources to boost energy security and economic growth. TotalEnergies, together …
Nodal Seismic Technology Unlocks Onshore Success for African Independents
Independent operators are leveraging cutting-edge seismic technology to unlock previously uneconomic onshore acreage across Africa, cutting costs as success rates rise.
Mpumalanga Leads South Africa’s Shift from Coal to Gas
Sustained high‑flow results at Kinetiko’s Amersfoort project and plans for an LNG pilot plant highlight Mpumalanga’s potential as South Africa’s next gas hub – with African Energy Week 2026 providing the platform to turn opportunities into investment and real projects.
Beyond the Orange Basin: Why the Namibe and Kwanza Basins Are the 2026 Technology Frontiers
As Angola’s frontier basins advance through cutting-edge seismic and large-scale exploration investment, African Energy Week 2026 will spotlight how technology and data-driven strategy are unlocking the continent’s next wave of oil and gas opportunities.
Africa’s Energy Investment Shift: How Innovative Financing is Driving Growth in 2026
From hybrid bonds to structured project finance, innovative funding tools are unlocking African energy capital, with this year’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris providing investors a direct platform to engage.
The AEB Effect: How the Africa Energy Bank is Re-Writing the Frontier Investment Playbook
As global upstream capital tightens, the Africa Energy Bank is stepping in to unlock risk capital, crowd in partners and accelerate frontier exploration across Africa’s oil and gas sector.
How Data Centers Are Reshaping Africa’s Power Market
The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity, including cooling and ancillary loads, …
Angola’s Gas Pivot: From Associated Volumes to a Multi-Market Future
Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset capable of underpinning exports, power generation and industrialization. Insights from the African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook highlight how Angola is movi …
African Hydrogen Update: Can Ongoing Projects Support Global Demand?
With the potential to produce nine million tons per annum, Africa’s green hydrogen market is rapidly gaining momentum.
Africa Eyes Refining Boom to Capture More Oil Value
With crude exports outpacing domestic refining, Africa is seeking strategic investments, regional trade and infrastructure upgrades to retain more value and boost industrial growth.
European Majors Reinvest in Africa, Shaping the Next Chapter of Upstream Development
Ahead of the Invest in African Energy 2026 Forum in Paris, TotalEnergies, Eni and European service providers are accelerating upstream activity across Africa, with their capital, technical expertise and co-investment partnerships opening new corridors for growth.