Africa is on track to become a major player in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, with a growing number of gas projects attracting massive investment. However, this expansion highlights a paradox: while the continent is a leading supplier of energy resources, it still struggles to capture a significant… +
bp South Africa has joined the 2025 edition of the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference – taking place on September 29–October 3 in Cape Town – as a Platinum Partner bp South Africa – a subsidiary of global energy major bp – is undergoing a strategic transformation… +
Dr. Elombi succeeds Professor Benedict Oramah as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank The shareholders of multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Elombi succeeds Professor Benedict Oramah to become… +
Ministers praised the significant progress of the Initiative, including the implementation of more than fifteen projects, several of which are already operational. On June 30, 2025, in Ouagadougou, representatives from six member countries of the Desert to Power Initiative approved key strategic documents to boost independent power production in the… +
China’s expanded zero-tariff policy offers new export opportunities for Africa, but without parallel investment in energy and industrial infrastructure, the continent risks missing its chance to drive real economic transformation – a key focus of the upcoming African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies China’s zero-tariff policy for African… +
African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 will explore the role AI technology plays in enhancing oil recovery at ageing oilfields Africa’s mature oilfields are experiencing a renaissance and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of this transformation. In an era defined by innovation and sustainability, enhanced oil… +
Aberdeen’s OGV Group will host the West African Energy Summit 2025, uniting global energy leaders to drive investment, innovation and strategic partnerships across Africa’s rapidly expanding energy sector Aberdeen will host the West African Energy Summit (WAES) from November 18-19, 2025, positioning the city as a global hub for service… +
Organisers can be rightfully proud of building such a legacy over 20 years The DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, says he is looking forward to visiting “the legendary DRC Mining Week,” which is taking place from 11–13 June in Lubumbashi. The organisers of this longstanding expo and… +
The shift to cleaner energy must be structured in a way that allows Africa to grow sustainably without compromising its ability to provide reliable power, create jobs, and strengthen its industries By Adrian Strydom, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (www.SAOGA.org.za). Africa is at a… +
The African Energy Chamber’s Africa-Paris Declaration reaffirms the continent’s commitment to pragmatic energy development, investor-driven partnerships and equitable energy access — with financing at the heart of the conversation Following the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris this month, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) reaffirms its position that… +
