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Taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies returns as the premier event for the continent’s energy industry. A suite of regulatory institutions, exploration and production companies and consultancy firms has joined the event as Associate Partners, reflecting their broader commitment to supporting investment and development across the African energy sector.

Independent oil and gas firms continue to play an instrumental role in unlocking resources across both mature and emerging basins in Africa. From driving onshore exploration to maximizing output at producing fields to expanding their presence in frontier acreage, these companies are striving for new discoveries and greater production in Africa. At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, the following companies have joined as Associate Partners:

• Afentra
• Panoro Energy
• Maurel & Prom

On the regulatory side, state-owned institutions are making a strong play for foreign investment across the upstream market, promoting acreage in both frontier and established hydrocarbon provinces. In tandem, financial, legal consultancy firms are providing the support that companies need to make informed decisions, leading to more successful transactions and accelerated spending across the African oil and gas market. As Associate Partners at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, regulatory, consultancy and finance companies showcase their commitment to driving African projects and investments forward.

• The Gambia Petroleum Commission
• Alvenco Advisory
• Standard Chartered
• Boston Consulting Group
• Olaniwun Ajayi

As African countries pursue accelerated, low-carbon energy development, the demand for innovative services is expected to grow. With dual goals of increasing energy access while reducing carbon emissions, many countries are seeking new technologies to support projects. At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, a lineup of service and technology providers have joined as Associate Partners, reflecting their commitment to supporting African energy projects.

• Petrofac
• Elsewedy Electric
• Neuman & Esser
• Dietsmann
• Chairborne Global Services
• Bharat Tanks & Vessels

“AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025’s Associate Partners underscore the event’s position as the premier meeting platform for the continent’s energy sector. Their participation is expected to create new pathways for cross-sector collaboration, impactful investment and coordinated development, with insights supporting clients and potential investors as they navigate the legal and regulatory sectors of the African energy sector,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.

AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.aecweek.com for more information about this exciting event.