Senegal’s Energy Minister to Open New Doors for Strategic Investment at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
Minister Birame Soulèye Diop has confirmed his participation at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies, as Senegal accelerates oil production, launches new gas projects and implements a bold 25-year economic and social development plan Senegal’s dynamic ascent in the global energy sector will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest […]
2.5 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) in Gas Output Feasible for Namibia, Says the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR)
NAMCOR projects over 2.5 million tons in annual gas production as Namibia accelerates its gas monetization strategy, infrastructure development and regional energy leadership The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has revealed that the country could produce more than 2.5 million tons of natural gas per year, based on early-stage assessments of recent discoveries made […]
Congo Energy & Investment Forum Returns to Brazzaville in March 2026
The Republic of Congo will host the second edition of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) from March 10-12, 2026. As the country gears up for a significant increase in its oil output over the next three years and plans to strengthen its position in the natural gas sector, CEIF – under the theme […]
South Africa Approves Renewable Energy Masterplan, Targeting Enhanced Energy Security
African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 will examine the impact the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan will have on the country’s power generation landscape. The South African Cabinet has approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) for implementation, targeting energy security and broader industrial growth. The plan seeks to address challenges associated […]
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Commends Ghana’s Commitment to Boost Energy Security with Second Gas Processing Plant
The project seeks to boost capacity at the Atuabo Processing Plant to 300 million standard cubic feet per day The Cabinet of Ghana has approved plans by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to develop a second gas processing plant in the country. The project builds on efforts to maximize the country’s 2.1 trillion […]
Congo to Double Power Generation to 1,500 MW by 2030
The Republic of Congo plans to double its power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, focusing on renewable energy projects to improve electricity access and support industrial growth The Republic of Congo has unveiled plans to double its power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with a strong focus on renewable energy projects. […]
End Energy Colonialism and Let Africa Make its Choices on Natural Gas at Conference of the Parties (COP27) – African Energy Chamber
900 million Africans rely on solid biomass such as firewood and charcoal for cooking, which causes indoor pollution that kills 600,000 people a year Let’s look at African realities A kettle boiled twice a day by the rich and luxurious family of radical leftist group Extinction Rebellion’s (http://bit.ly/3GrFAM2) Chloé Farand in the France, uses five […]
Analysis: Dr. Benedict Oramah Provides Thoughtful, Balanced Insights into Africa’s Energy Future
By NJ Ayuk, Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Ahead of the November 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (more commonly known as COP27) in Egypt, Dr. Benedict Oramah, president and chair of Afreximbank, authored a thoughtful and compelling commentary about the economic and social impact of divestment from the production of fossil fuels in Africa. […]
The Role of Algeria, Egypt, and Nigeria in Africa’s Search for European Gas Market Share
This search has drawn attention to a number of African gas projects that are likely to help Europe in the future By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) The curtailment of Russian natural gas deliveries is a source of anxiety for the European Union — and rightly so, given that the bloc has […]
Long-Term Sales Contracts Could Be Key to Senegal’s, Mauritania’s Natural Gas Success
The deal calls for Kosmos to provide 2.45 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG for an initial term of up to 20 years By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) In 2020, rich natural gas resources offshore Mauritania and Senegal were the subject of the biggest long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract […]
Senegal and Mauritania Are Rich in Resources, Poor in Infrastructure, Now Is the Time to Change That
More than 1 billion barrels (bbl) of oil and 40,000 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas await extraction JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 18, 2022/APO Group/ — By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/) Beneath the coastal waters of Senegal and neighboring Mauritania lie some of the largest oil and natural gas discoveries […]
No Better Time: African Oil and Gas CAPEX Spending Reflects Demand, Creates Opportunity
From 2023 to 2025, CAPEX growth is expected to experience a sharp upturn, eventually reaching approximately $52.7 billion By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org) Against a backdrop of continuing global economic chaos, any information that suggests stability is well-received. Which is why the details about African oil and gas capital expenditures contained in […]
Senegal’s Energy Minister to Open New Doors for Strategic Investment at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
Minister Birame Soulèye Diop has confirmed his participation at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies, as Senegal accelerates oil production, launches new gas projects and implements a bold 25-year economic and social development plan Senegal’s dynamic ascent in the global energy sector will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest […]
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Time for Namibia and Oil Companies to Act on Fiscal Stability and Fast Track Oil Discoveries to Final Investment Decision (FID) (By NJ Ayuk)
For Namibia, a newcomer to oil and gas deals, adding a fiscal stability clause to petroleum contracts will be key to retaining the energy industry’s intense interest By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/). The world is watching Namibia. To be more specific, the energy world is watching. This was evident at the […]
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2.5 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) in Gas Output Feasible for Namibia, Says the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR)
NAMCOR projects over 2.5 million tons in annual gas production as Namibia accelerates its gas monetization strategy, infrastructure development and regional energy leadership The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has revealed that the country could produce more than 2.5 million tons of natural gas per year, based on early-stage assessments of recent discoveries made […]
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India Accelerates Energy Push into Africa as Global Markets Shift
Amid declining Russian oil imports and rising energy demand, India is ramping up investments across Africa’s oil, gas and renewables sectors — with African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies set to deepen Africa’s partnership with this key G20 nation India is increasingly turning to Africa as a strategic partner in its efforts to […]
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Ghana Sets Stage for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Reform, Responsible Gold Leadership at Mining in Motion Webinar
The Ashanti Green Initiative held a virtual briefing advocating for the formalization of Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector, aiming to position the country as a leader in responsible gold production ahead of the 2025 Mining in Motion Summit The Ashanti Green Initiative (AGI) today hosted a high-level virtual briefing to provide an exclusive preview […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Innovation, Efficiency and Growth in African Mining
African Mining Week will explore how digital tools are being utilized by African projects to optimize mineral extraction and drive local beneficiation, fostering economic growth African mining projects are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and meet ambitious production targets set by governments across the continent. As the mining industry undergoes a digital […]
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Congo Energy & Investment Forum Returns to Brazzaville in March 2026
The Republic of Congo will host the second edition of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) from March 10-12, 2026. As the country gears up for a significant increase in its oil output over the next three years and plans to strengthen its position in the natural gas sector, CEIF – under the theme […]
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Where Policy Meets Investment: African Ministers to Showcase Mineral Refining Opportunities at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
The Ministerial Forum at African Mining Week 2025 will convene Africa’s top policymakers to drive value addition and industrialization across the continent’s mining sector – positioning Africa as a global hub for mineral beneficiation African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1-3 in Cape Town – will […]
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Ghana Unveils Ambitious Downstream Agenda at Accra Investor Briefing
As a prelude to African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town, the Accra Investor Briefing provided key insights into how Ghana is positioning itself as a regional petroleum hub. Ghana is developing West Africa’s first integrated petroleum hub, with the aim of enhancing regional fuel security and reducing petroleum costs. The hub […]
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Moneda Invest, FNB Namibia, Ino Capital Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Namibia
Supported by the African Energy Chamber, Moneda Invest, FNB Namibia and InoCapital Investments have joined forces to launch a game-changing Local Content Accelerator, driving SME participation and African-led growth in Namibia’s energy sector In a strategic move aimed at transforming Namibia’s energy sector, Nigerian investment firm Moneda Invest has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
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