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Driving Deals and Catalyzing Growth: AEW to Return to Cape Town from 12-16 October 2026

AEW: Invest in African Energies is the largest event of its kind in Africa, offering unparalleled access to the continent’s energy market.

Conclure des accords et stimuler la croissance : l'AEW revient au Cap du 12 au 16 octobre 2026

L'AEW : Invest in African Energy est le plus grand événement de ce type en Afrique, offrant un accès …

Washington Positions U.S. as Africa’s Strategic Energy Partner

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz delivered one of the strongest endorsements to date of Africa’s role in the ne …

Washington positionne les États-Unis comme partenaire stratégique de l'Afrique dans le domaine de l'énergie

Lors de l'African Energy Week 2025, le sénateur américain Ted Cruz a prononcé l'un des discours les …

ExxonMobil récompensé en tant que leader ESG de l'année lors de l'AEW 2025

Le géant américain a été récompensé pour son engagement en faveur de l'enseignement des STEM en Afri …

Azule Energy reconnue comme leader E&P de l'année lors de l'AEW 2025 grâce à son audacieuse campagne d'exploration

Au cours de l'année écoulée, la société a franchi des étapes importantes en matière d'exploration et …

Vitol remporte le prix « Deal of the Year » lors de l'AEW 2025 dans un contexte d'expansion régionale

Vitol est récompensé pour ses participations stratégiques dans Baleine et Congo LNG, qui renforcent …

Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources Named Reformer of the Year at AEW 2025

Through ambitious policies such as the Petroleum Industry Act and 2025 Upstream Petroleum Operations …

AEW 2025 : ConocoPhillips remporte le prix RSE pour l'élimination du paludisme en Guinée équatoriale

ConocoPhillips est récompensée pour son engagement depuis deux décennies en faveur de l'élimination …

Namibia Signals Next Phase in Petroleum Journey with Offshore Milestones

In a keynote address at African Energy Week 2025, Namibia’s Special Advisor on Upstream Petroleum ou …

GTA remporte le prix de la stratégie de monétisation du gaz de l'année lors de l'AEW 2025

Pour avoir renforcé la sécurité énergétique et la croissance industrielle du Sénégal et de la Maurit …

Vitol Wins Deal of the Year at AEW 2025 Amid Regional Expansion

Vitol is celebrated for strategic stakes in Baleine and Congo LNG, enhancing low-carbon upstream exp …

Le ministère nigérian des Ressources pétrolières nommé « Réformateur de l'année » lors de l'AEW 2025

Grâce à des politiques ambitieuses telles que la loi sur l'industrie pétrolière et le décret exécuti …

Azule Energy Recognized as E&P Leader of the Year at AEW 2025 Amid Bold Exploration Drive

Over the past year, the company has delivered major exploration and production milestones, cementing …

AEW 2025: ConocoPhillips Wins CSR Award for Malaria Elimination in Equatorial Guinea

ConocoPhillips is recognized for its two-decade commitment to malaria elimination on Bioko Island, s …

GTA Wins Gas Monetization Strategy of the Year Award at AEW 2025

For strengthening Senegal and Mauritania’s energy security and industrial growth, the cross-border G …

La Namibie annonce la prochaine étape de son parcours pétrolier avec des jalons offshore

Dans un discours prononcé lors de l'African Energy Week 2025, le conseiller spécial de la Namibie po …

ExxonMobil Honored as ESG Leader of the Year at AEW 2025

The U.S. major was recognized for its commitment to advancing STEM education in Africa, creating opp …

Technip Energies Named Service Provider of the Year at AEW 2025

Technip Energies won the Service Provider of the Year award at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 …

Levene Energy Wins Local Content Champion Award at AEW 2025

The Nigerian energy services solutions provider has been recognized for its outstanding leadership i …

Technip Energies nommé prestataire de services de l'année lors de l'AEW 2025

Ce prix récompense le rôle joué par Technip Energies dans la réalisation de projets d'infrastructure …

Woodside Energy Honored as International Local Content Champion at AEW 2025

The award recognizes Woodside Energy’s ongoing commitment to developing local skills, building capac …

Woodside Energy récompensée en tant que championne internationale du potentiel local lors de l'AEW 2025

Ce prix récompense l'engagement continu de Woodside Energy en faveur du développement des savoir-fai …

Levene Energy remporte le prix Champion du potentiel local lors de l'AEW 2025

Le fournisseur nigérian de solutions énergétiques a été récompensé pour son leadership exceptionnel …

Algeria Targets Frontier, Unconventional Resources to Maximize Production

Algiers is ramping up frontier exploration, shale gas projects and licensing activity to expand rese …

Namibia Inches Towards First Oil as Independent Operators Advance Exploration Programs

African Energy Week 2025 showcased ongoing exploration programs led by independent operators in Nami …

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 …

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

Etu Energias, Mauritius Commercial Bank and TotalEnergies Trading SA have signed a structured financ …

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 competit …

Technology Companies Urge African-Wide AI Adoption

The patchwork of outdated legal frameworks and regulations in different African countries presents s …

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.

Senegal to Review Oil, Gas Codes Ahead of MSGBC 2025

The revisions will target enhanced transparency, local content and socioeconomic development in Sene …

Zimbabwe Seeks Private Investment to Modernize Power Grid

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Power and Energy development urges private sector investment to modernize tra …

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 strength …

Eskom Calls for Continental Collaboration to Support Renewable Investment

According to Eskom, harmonized policies across the continent have the potential to drive and fast-tr …

SAPP Moves to Develop Infrastructure Projects to Boost Regional Integration

The SAPP has tasked its Project Advisory Unit with developing infrastructure projects to drive regio …

Welligence Expands Focus to West Africa Amid Rising Upstream Opportunities

Welligence will expand its focus to West Africa, targeting upstream opportunities in Nigeria, Ghana …

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 equ …

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 …

Rhino Resources Strikes Gas Condensate at Volans-1X

Announced at African Energy Week 2025, Rhino Resources has made a rich gas condensate discovery at i …

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 e …

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 develo …

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, strengthe …

Nigeria’s Heirs Energies Eyes Congo Expansion

Heirs Energies aims to replicate its successful business model across Africa, focusing on mature ass …

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 …

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 c …

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 …

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 coordinat …

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 ind …

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 st …

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 …

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 tu …

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 couns …

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 …

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 a …

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 …

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 …

Gabon Draws Energy Giants as OPEC Spotlights African Market Potential

Gabon has signaled a renewed interest in exploration from international partners, as African OPEC me …

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 …

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

The Premier Invest Deal Room showcased projects seeking investment across upstream, midstream, downs …

OMV are Open For More Activities in Africa

At AEW 2025, OMV outlined plans to expand across Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing gas development, en …

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 …

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 cub …

SANEDI Recommends ISO Framework to Boost Energy Efficiency at AEW 2025

SANEDI’s seminar underscores that adopting structured energy management systems can accelerate Afric …

AEW Announces 2025 Award Winners, Celebrating Trailblazers in African Energy

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

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 C …

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, highlight …

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 discussi …

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 …

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’ …

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 ca …

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 brown …

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 …

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 project …

Namibia Wins ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Award at AEW 2025

The ExxonMobil STEM Africa initiative celebrates youth innovation and sustainable energy solutions a …

AEW 2025 African Farmout Forum Showcases 25 Investment Opportunities

The African Farmout Forum at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 highlighted 25 high-potential ener …

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-conferen …

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, ou …

AEW: Nigeria Driving Economic Growth Through Focused Skill Development

The Nigerian experience offers actionable lessons for emerging African economies in capacity buildin …

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 strateg …

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 …

ExxonMobil Foundation Brings STEM Regional Competition to African Energy Week

At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, students from Angola, Namibia, Nigeria and Mozambique showc …

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

Litigation is hindering energy sector investment and development, causing costly delays and uncertai …

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 emphas …

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 A …

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 opport …

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, …

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 opp …

Namibia’s Upstream Leadership to Feature at AEW 2025

Special Advisor and Head of the Presidency’s Upstream Petroleum Unit, Kornelia Shilunga, will spotli …

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 …

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 r …

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 E …

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 éme …

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 pro …

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 …

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 …

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