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29 Nov 23

Troubling Pledges: Past, Present, and Possibly, Future, By NJ Ayuk

As we embark upon the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as the executive chairman of Africa’s preeminent advocacy group working toward a just energy transition for our continent, I find myself compelled to deliver some clarity on where we stand at this place […]

29 Nov 23

Natural Gas Is Key to a Just African Energy Transition

It would be an understatement to say Tanzania’s Songo Songo gas field has been good for the country and its citizens. Since 2004, the project’s output has been put to work to benefit the Tanzanian economy, its domestic energy supply, energy costs, employment numbers, and the environment. With wells and a processing plant on Songo […]

27 Nov 23

Whose ‘moment of truth’?

Vienna, Austria, 27 November 2023--Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its report ‘The Oil and Gas Industry in Net Zero Transitions’ stated that the oil and gas industry faces a ‘moment of truth’. The industry has been told that it must “choose between fueling the climate crisis or embracing the shift to clean energy”, against the backdrop of the IEA’s proposed normative net-zero scenario.

19 Oct 23

NJ Ayuk Closes African Energy Week 2023, Commits to Bigger Conference in 2024

The African Energy Week 2023 conference drew to a close with remarks delivered by African Energy Chamber Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk.

19 Oct 23

#AEW2023 Finale Promotes Turning Words into Action: Advancing African Priorities at COP28

Ministerial speakers during an African Energy Week 2023 panel discussion advocated for the critical need to advance Africa’s priorities in the global energy transition at COP28 later this year.

19 Oct 23

AEW 2023 Shines a Spotlight on Equatorial Guinea’s Regional Gas Ambitions

An Invest in Equatorial Guinea Energies session at African Energy Week 2023 examined the country’s current partnerships and future investment needs, with an emphasis on natural gas monetization.

19 Oct 23

Uganda’s Energy Potential Promoted at #AEW2023

The Invest in Uganda Energies forum at AEW 2023 united Ugandan energy regulatory authorities and companies with global partners to discuss the country’s energy future.

19 Oct 23

Nigeria’s Energy Investment Prospects Unpacked During #AEW2023

Representatives from Nigeria’s energy sector discussed the country’s energy investment landscape and best financial practices to tap the west African country’s oil and gas resources during the #AEW2023’s Invest in Nigeria Energies.

19 Oct 23

U.S.-Africa Roundtable Positions U.S. as a Critical Energy Ally at AEW 2023

As Africa pursues a just and inclusive energy transition, the U.S. will be a critical partner in developing technology, crafting policy and facilitating investment on the continent.

19 Oct 23

Unlocking Namibia’s Oil and Gas Potential: Insights from AEW 2023 Presentation by Namcor

Namcor's workshop at African Energy Week 2023 highlighted Namibia's oil and gas potential, emphasizing its unique geology and active role in the industry.