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Namibia Inches Towards First Oil as Independent Operators Advance Exploration Programs

African Energy Week 2025 showcased ongoing exploration programs led by independent operators in Namibia.

GOIL To Commission Additional 12,000 Metric Tons of LPG Storage Capacity in Ghana

Limited LPG infrastructure is a barrier for distribution to end-users across the continent.

Mentorship, Communication, Safe Spaces Drive Women’s Leadership in Energy

Strengthening mentorship and confidence is crucial to boosting women’s representation and leadership in Africa’s energy industry.

Angola’s Etu Energias Secures Structured Finance for Block 17/06

Etu Energias, Mauritius Commercial Bank and TotalEnergies Trading SA have signed a structured finance agreement to support the development of offshore Block 17/06.

Namibia Confident for First Oil by 2029/2030 with Breakthrough Volans-1X Well Results

Although ambitious, industry and government believes first oil is achievable.

Private Sector Optimistic About Market Liberalization in Africa

Africa’s private sector sees market liberalization as key to unlocking investment, boosting competition and tripling electricity to access by 2040 through regulatory reforms and partnerships.

Technology Companies Urge African-Wide AI Adoption

The patchwork of outdated legal frameworks and regulations in different African countries presents significant barriers to adopting AI technologies effectively in energy.

JSE Highlights Tagging of Carbon Credits as Key To Unlocking Market Interoperability

Policy misalignment with international frameworks continue to pose a significant barrier.

Senegal Assesses Prospects of Raising Sangomar Above 100,000 BPD

The project started operations in 2024, positioning Senegal as a global oil producer.

Zimbabwe Seeks Private Investment to Modernize Power Grid

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Power and Energy development urges private sector investment to modernize transmission, expand distribution and support industrial growth in the country.

Senegal to Review Oil, Gas Codes Ahead of MSGBC 2025

The revisions will target enhanced transparency, local content and socioeconomic development in Senegal.

ExxonMobil Targets LNG Projects as South Africa Pushes Gas Development

ExxonMobil is exploring LNG projects in South Africa, while the newly formed SANPC seeks to strengthen and expand the country’s domestic energy value chain.

Eskom Calls for Continental Collaboration to Support Renewable Investment

According to Eskom, harmonized policies across the continent have the potential to drive and fast-track renewable energy deployment across Africa.

SAPP Moves to Develop Infrastructure Projects to Boost Regional Integration

The SAPP has tasked its Project Advisory Unit with developing infrastructure projects to drive regional energy integration in southern Africa.

Welligence Expands Focus to West Africa Amid Rising Upstream Opportunities

Welligence will expand its focus to West Africa, targeting upstream opportunities in Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast, while also tracking Namibia’s discoveries.

From Debt to Equity: Industry Leaders Chart Africa’s Future in Oil and Gas Financing

The dynamic oil and gas environment requires creators and operators to actively balance debt and equity in their capital structures, leveraging partnerships, innovative financing and local knowledge to thrive.

Chevron Completes Block 49 & 50 Seismic Acquisition in Angola

Chevron has completed seismic data acquisition for Blocks 49 and 50 in Angola and is now proceeding with data processing.

African LNG Projects Edge Closer to FID Amid Tight Global Market

Major LNG projects in Mozambique and Nigeria are advancing toward final investment decisions, with executives highlighting progress on project design, local content and export strategies.

Rhino Resources Strikes Gas Condensate at Volans-1X

Announced at African Energy Week 2025, Rhino Resources has made a rich gas condensate discovery at its Volans-1X well in Namibia’s Orange Basin, following earlier successes at Sagittarius and Capricornus.

Russia Expands Energy Partnerships Across Africa to Meet Rising Demand

From oil and gas to nuclear power, Russia is scaling up its role in supporting African energy development.

Gabon to Introduce Dual Legal Framework to Replace 2019 Hydrocarbon Code

Gabon is separating its existing Hydrocarbons Code into a dedicated Oil Code and Gas Code, strengthening regulatory oversight and improving the business climate.

Nigeria’s Heirs Energies Eyes Congo Expansion

Heirs Energies aims to replicate its successful business model across Africa, focusing on mature assets and harnessing natural gas to tackle the continent’s energy access gap.

Blackwater’s Erik Prince Says No Room for Delay to Protect African Energy Assets

Speaking in a fireside chat during African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies, Prince outlined how public-private collaboration can improve security and ensure the long-term viability of projects in Africa.

Levene Energy Holdings to Rollout Mini-Grid Expansion in Nigeria

Levene Energy Holdings plans to expand hybrid solar mini-grids across undeserved cluster areas and catchments in Nigeria.

Eskom Advances Public Hearings to Extend Koeberg Nuclear Unit 2

Nuclear energy is gaining renewed momentum across the African continent as countries re-evaluate its role in their energy futures amidst technological advances.

Energy Leaders Call for Stronger Frameworks to Bridge Africa’s Financing Gap

Energy leaders at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 stressed that strong governance and coordinated frameworks are key to mobilizing investment and accelerating Africa’s energy access.

Baseload Power Vital to Drive Industrial Ambitions Says Zimbabwe Energy Minister

Zimbabwe’s Energy Minister urges a balanced energy mix, emphasizing renewables alone cannot meet industrial demand or sustain Africa’s growth.

Uganda Refinery to Start Operations in Q4 2029-Q1 2030

With construction set for late 2025, Uganda’s $4B refinery will fuel growth, enhance exports, and strengthen East Africa’s energy future.

African Operators and Regulators Call for Urgent Local Content Development

With Africa’s population set to increase two-fold by 2050, there is an urgent need to advance local content to empower the next generation.

Republic of Congo to Launch New Gas Code in October 2025

The new code offers a clear and transparent legal framework for the gas industry.

Seplat Nears Commercial Terms on Nigerian Gas Project

Discussions around the Yoho gas field signal fresh momentum for Nigeria’s LNG drive, as investors turn their focus to onshore and shallow-water opportunities.

U.S. Political Will, African Reforms Signal New Era for Energy Investment

Amid regulatory overhauls and renewed U.S. export finance, leaders at African Energy Week 2025 counsel that the moment to act on U.S.–Africa energy ties is now.

TotalEnergies, Chevron Push for Faster Permits, Better Seismic Data in Africa

Industry leaders say improved seismic surveys and faster permitting are critical to unlocking Africa’s frontier oil and gas potential.

Angola Seeks to Award 60 Concessions by Year-End Through Licensing Drive

Up to 50 concessions have been awarded since 2019, due to a culmination of annual licensing rounds and a direct negotiation program.

AEW 2025: Equatorial Guinea to Launch EG Ronda Licensing Round in April 2026

The upcoming licensing round will offer 24 blocks for investment, aligning with goals by the country to accelerate upstream development.

AEW 2025: Zimbabwe Introduces 5-Pillar Energy Strategy Amid $9B Investment Drive

The country anticipates $9 billion in spending across its power sector, with $4.4 billion mobilized through private sector participation.

Gabon Draws Energy Giants as OPEC Spotlights African Market Potential

Gabon has signaled a renewed interest in exploration from international partners, as African OPEC members highlight their expanding global influence and commit to boosting stability, production, and investment.

AEW 2025 Opening Fireside Chat Underscores Africa-First Approach to Gas Development

With a rise in gas monetization projects across West Africa, there lies a significant opportunity to address the continent’s energy challenges through domestic gas.

Projects Worth $13.4B in African Energy Projects Revealed at AEW 2025

The Premier Invest Deal Room showcased projects seeking investment across upstream, midstream, downstream and renewable sectors on Monday at African Energy Week 2025.

OMV are Open For More Activities in Africa

At AEW 2025, OMV outlined plans to expand across Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing gas development, energy security and long-term partnerships.

Central Africa Pushes Ahead with Multi-Billion-Dollar Gas Expansion

Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo highlighted major gas initiatives at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies, amid rising energy demand and growing emphasis on asset security across the region.

Renaissance Seeks Partners to Unlock Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Potential

Renaissance Africa Energy is targeting a production base of 500,000 barrels of oil and 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day by 2030.

AEW Announces 2025 Award Winners, Celebrating Trailblazers in African Energy

The African Energy Awards recognize excellence across Africa’s energy sector.

SANEDI Recommends ISO Framework to Boost Energy Efficiency at AEW 2025

SANEDI’s seminar underscores that adopting structured energy management systems can accelerate Africa’s energy transition, boost industrial competitiveness and support sustainable development across the continent.

AEW 2025 Opens with Exploration Push, $1B Seismic Investment and U.S. Pledge of Partnership

African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 opened in Cape Town on Tuesday, highlighting renewed exploration, billion-dollar seismic investments, deepening U.S. partnership and calls to end global double standards.

Eni to Spend $3B on Mozambican Local Content Through Coral Project

The company plans on spending up to $3 billion in local content projects over the lifecycle of the Coral project in Mozambique.

Sierra Leone Joins International Energy Forum at AEW 2025

The agreement aligns with goals by the IEF to strengthen Africa’s position in global energy discussions.

Gabon Seeks Fresh Investment to Unlock Untapped Oil & Gas Potential

A key emphasis by Gabonese officials was placed on the marginal oil fields in the country to counter oil production decline linked to the natural lifecycle of its fields.

bp Promotes Women’s Participation Through GTA Project at AEW 2025

At AEW 2025, leaders emphasized training, education, policy and budgets as pathways to expand women’s roles in Africa’s energy sector.

Independents Harness Local Partnerships to Unlock Marginal Oil and Gas Fields in Africa

With strong governance, transparent contracts and real skin in the game, African energy companies can unlock decades of potential and lead the continent’s energy renaissance.

Afentra PLC Reaffirms Commitment to Dormant Field Development in Angola at Cape Town Energy Event

At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, Afentra PLC reinforced its commitment to spearheading brownfield development in Angola’s Kwanza basin.

AEC Launches State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at AEW 2025

The report offers a snapshot of Africa’s dynamic energy market, from oil and gas to renewable energy to critical minerals.

Africa Stakes Its Claim as Global Energy Player at AEW 2025

The Republic of Congo’s Prime Minister and Nigeria’s Oil Minister highlighted major national projects, investor-friendly reforms and Africa’s expanding role in the global energy arena on the opening day of African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies.

Namibia Wins ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Award at AEW 2025

The ExxonMobil STEM Africa initiative celebrates youth innovation and sustainable energy solutions across the continent.

AEW 2025 African Farmout Forum Showcases 25 Investment Opportunities

The African Farmout Forum at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 highlighted 25 high-potential energy opportunities, connecting investors with operators and showcasing Africa’s expanding oil, gas and clean-energy landscape.

AEW: Africa Energy Bank Moves to Close Continent’s Energy Finance Gap

APPO and Afreximbank provided updates on the $5 billion African Energy Bank at AEW 2025 pre-conference workshops, highlighting efforts to close Africa’s energy financing gap and expand electricity access for millions.

Forvis Mazars Shares Strategic Findings on Africa’s Energy Future at AEW 2025

Forvis Mazars’ Powering Africa’s Future report forecasts steady oil growth and rising renewables, outlining strategies to boost energy project bankability at AEW 2025’s African Energy Insights pre-conference workshop.

AEW: Nigeria Driving Economic Growth Through Focused Skill Development

The Nigerian experience offers actionable lessons for emerging African economies in capacity building and local content sustainability

AEW 2025: South Africa Pursues 10-Year Infrastructure Plan Through G20 Presidency

The Global Energy Leaders Forum – hosted during the AEW 2025 pre-conference – outlined clear strategies for advancing both African energy security and an inclusive transition.

CLG: Africa Offers Growing Potential for Cross-Border Investment

Experts at a CLG-hosted workshop during African Energy Week 2025 highlighted that while cross-border deals in Africa present challenges, investors who leverage local knowledge and planning can tap into significant growth opportunities.

AEW: Litigation Possibly Biggest Above-Ground Risk to Energy Exploration in Africa

Litigation is hindering energy sector investment and development, causing costly delays and uncertainty globally.

ExxonMobil Foundation Brings STEM Regional Competition to African Energy Week

At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, students from Angola, Namibia, Nigeria and Mozambique showcased sustainable STEM solutions at the ExxonMobil STEM Africa 2025 finals.

AEW: OPEC Highlights Africa’s Rising Oil Demand, Calls for Realistic Energy Pathways

Speaking at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town, OPEC officials emphasized Africa’s rising energy demand, the continent’s development priorities and the need for trillions in investment to balance growth with sustainability.

AEW: Natural Gas Takes Centre Stage for Africa’s Sustainable Development at GECF Workshop

Africa’s future depends on a balanced energy mix with gas at its core – a “gas game” that requires Africa-led policies and private sector dynamism

Gas-to-Power: A Linchpin for Addressing Africa’s 250 GW Power Gap

The upcoming African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference will outline emerging opportunities in gas-to-power in Africa.

Le leadership de la Namibie dans le secteur amont sera mis à l'honneur lors de l'AEW 2025

Kornelia Shilunga, conseillère spéciale et responsable de l'unité pétrolière amont de la présidence, mettra en avant les réformes réglementaires et les découvertes pétrolières offshore de la Namibie lors de l'African Energy Week 2025 : Invest in African Energies.

Gaz-électricité : un élément clé pour combler le déficit énergétique de 250 GW en Afrique

La prochaine conférence African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies présentera les nouvelles opportunités dans le domaine du gaz-électricité en Afrique.

Namibia’s Upstream Leadership to Feature at AEW 2025

Special Advisor and Head of the Presidency’s Upstream Petroleum Unit, Kornelia Shilunga, will spotlight Namibia’s regulatory reforms and offshore oil discoveries at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies.

Beyond Energy Access: Clean Cooking Emerges as a Social Imperative in Africa

The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference will spotlight Africa’s advances in clean cooking development, with a focus on gender equity, SMEs and investment opportunities.

Golar LNG CEO Joins AEW 2025 Amid FLNG Expansion in Africa

With operating vessels in Senegal/Mauritania, Cameroon and Nigeria, Golar LNG is playing a pivotal role in advancing gas monetization across Africa.

COP30 and Africa’s Voice: How AEW Sets the Stage for a Unified Continental Climate Strategy

As COP30 approaches, Africa is uniting around a just and inclusive energy transition, with African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies providing the platform to refine its message and priorities on the global stage.

Invictus Energy dirigera le sommet sur les énergies au Zimbabwe consacré au gaz, à l'exploitation minière et à la croissance énergétique lors de l'AEW 2025

Organisée par le gouvernement du Zimbabwe, cette session offre un aperçu unique des opportunités émergentes sur les marchés de l'énergie et de l'exploitation minière au Zimbabwe.

AEC to Launch State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at AEW 2025

In collaboration with S&P Global Commodity Insights, the report offers a guide for investors and project developers pursing opportunities in African energy.

Invictus Energy to Lead Zimbabwe Energies Summit on Gas, Mining and Energy Growth at AEW 2025

Hosted by the Government of Zimbabwe, the session offers unique insight into emerging opportunities across Zimbabwe’s energy and mining markets.

L’AEC lancera ses perspectives énergétiques pour l'Afrique en 2026 lors de l'AEW 2025

En collaboration avec S&P Global Commodity Insights, le rapport offre un guide aux investisseurs et aux développeurs de projets à la recherche d'opportunités dans le secteur énergétique africain.

Haitham Al Ghais, secrétaire général de l'OPEP, discutera de l'avenir énergétique de l'Afrique lors de l'AEW 2025

M. Al Ghais abordera le potentiel énergétique et les opportunités d'investissement en Afrique, en soulignant le soutien continu de l'OPEP au secteur pétrolier et gazier du continent.

African Ministers Join OPEC Leadership to Shape Energy Future at AEW 2025

Ministers and OPEC leaders will unite in Cape Town to chart a collaborative roadmap for Africa’s oil and gas future, spotlighting policies, partnerships and investment opportunities.

Eni Powers Momentum at African Energy Week 2025 as Silver Partner

The Italian energy major joins African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies as a Silver Partner, showcasing new investments in Libya, Angola, Mozambique and the Republic of Congo that highlight its role in driving Africa’s energy future.

Les ministres africains se joignent aux dirigeants de l'OPEP pour façonner l'avenir énergétique lors de l'AEW 2025

Les ministres et les dirigeants de l'OPEP se réuniront au Cap pour établir une feuille de route collaborative pour l'avenir du pétrole et du gaz en Afrique, en mettant l'accent sur les politiques, les partenariats et les opportunités d'investissement.

Guinea Ecuatorial anunciará la esperada Ronda de Licencias EG 2026 en la African Energy Week: Invertir en las Energías Africanas

Guinea Ecuatorial realizará su muy esperado anuncio sobre la EG Ronda 2026 durante la African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, que se celebrará del 29 de septiembre al 3 de octubre en Ciudad del Cabo. El anuncio está previsto para el lunes 29 de septiembre. En el mismo se darán los det …

Just Energy Transition Concert to Unite Africa at AEW 2025

The Just Energy Transition Concert will unite Africa’s north, south, east and west through music, culture and sustainability in a landmark celebration at Cape Town’s Grand Africa Café & Beach.

OPEC’s Haitham Al Ghais to Discuss Africa’s Energy Future at AEW 2025

Al Ghais will address Africa’s energy potential and investment opportunities, highlighting OPEC’s ongoing support for the continent’s oil and gas sector.

AEW Sponsor Highwood Emissions Management on Building a Methane-Detection Strategy

Why Methane-Detection Tech Is BoomingMethane detection and quantification technologies have advanced rapidly in the past five years. They first debuted to improve leak-detection and repair (LDAR) work practices but are increasingly used collect emissions measurements for initiatives such as UNEP’s O …

Equatorial Guinea to Make Highly Anticipated EG 2026 Licensing Round Announcement at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies

Equatorial Guinea will announce EG 2026 Licensing Round at African Energy Week 2025

La Guinée équatoriale fera une annonce très attendue concernant le cycle d'octroi de licences EG 2026 lors de la African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy

La Guinée équatoriale annoncera le cycle de licences EG 2026 lors de l’African Energy Week

Le concert « Just Energy Transition » pour unir l'Afrique lors de l'AEW 2025

Le concert « Just Energy Transition » réunira le nord, le sud, l'est et l'ouest de l'Afrique à travers la musique, la culture et le développement durable lors d'une célébration historique au Grand Africa Café & Beach du Cap.

BANGE to Drive Investment in Equatorial Guinea’s Oil & Gas Sector at AEW 2025

Banco Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial (BANGE) is set to participate in the 2025 edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, underscoring its commitment to driving investment into Equatorial Guinea's oil and gas sector. Scheduled from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, AE …

La BANGE va stimuler les investissements dans le secteur pétrolier et gazier de la Guinée équatoriale lors de l'African Energy Week 2025

La Banco Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial (BANGE) participera à l'édition 2025 de l'African Energy Week (AEW) : Invest in African Energy, soulignant ainsi son engagement à stimuler les investissements dans le secteur pétrolier et gazier de la Guinée équatoriale. Prévue du 29 septembre au 3 octobre au C …

Blackstone EG & Partners DG Joins AEW 2025 Amid African Investment Drive

Teresa Isabel Nnang will speak at this year’s African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference, outlining emerging investment opportunities in Equatorial Guinea.

Blackstone EG & Partners DG rejoint l'AEW 2025 dans le cadre d'une campagne d'investissement en Afrique

Teresa Isabel Nnang prendra la parole lors de la conférence African Energy Week : Invest in African Energy de cette année, afin de présenter les nouvelles opportunités d'investissement en Guinée équatoriale.

In furtherance of its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy future while strengthening regional cooperation and investment across Africa, global energy company the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 as a Pa …

AEW 2025: Unlocking the Potential of Africa's Energy Sector through Local Content and Workforce Development

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies is putting a spotlight on the transformative potential of energy projects beyond resource extraction, emphasizing local content, workforce development and sustainable community impact. A central feature of the conference – the Local Content …

Le vice-ministre turc de l'Énergie prendra la parole lors de l'AEW 2025 alors qu'Ankara renforce son engagement énergétique en Afrique

Une délégation turque de haut niveau, conduite par le vice-ministre de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles, Ahmet Berat Çonkar, participera à l'African Energy Week 2025 : Invest in African Energy.

AEW 2025 Pre-Conference to Set the Stage for Africa’s Biggest Energy Event

Featuring a series of investor forums and workshops, the pre-conference day will address pressing challenges with a view to unlocking fresh investment and partnerships across Africa.

Stable and Transparent Regulatory Frameworks: Key to Unlocking Africa’s Energy Investment Potential

Ahead of African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies, stable and transparent regulatory frameworks are fueling investment across Africa’s energy sector, with reforms such as Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act and Angola’s electricity market liberalization showing the impact of clear, consiste …

Le vice-ministre turc de l'Énergie prendra la parole lors de l'African Energy Week 2025 alors qu'Ankara renforce son engagement énergétique en Afrique

Une délégation turque de haut niveau, conduite par le vice-ministre de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles, le Dr Zafer Demircan, participera à l'African Energy Week 2025 : Invest in African Energy.

Turkey’s Energy Deputy Minister Speak at AEW 2025 as Ankara Deepens Africa Energy Engagement

A high-level Turkish delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Dr. Zafer Demircan, will attend African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies.

Azule Energy Joins AEW 2025 as Gold Partner Amid 370,000 BPD Drive in Angola

With several projects advancing offshore Angola, Azule Energy is making significant strides towards meeting its goal of 370,000 barrels per day.

Highwood Emissions Management Expands Africa Focus with AEW 2025 Participation

Jessica Shumlich, CEO, Highwood Emissions Management will speak at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 as the company supports African Oil and gas producers to strengthen methane management and secure global market access.

Turkey’s Minister Bayraktar to Speak at AEW 2025 as Ankara Deepens Africa Energy Engagement

With new deals in Somalia and Senegal and operations in Libya, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar’s presence in Cape Town highlights Turkey’s rising role in Africa’s energy future.

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