IN the evolving and competitive energy landscape of Africa, the Frontier and Africa Energies Summit in London holds a critical position, drawing substantial revenue from the continent’s thriving markets. However, there is a glaring issue that the organization cannot afford to ignore: the lack of Black Africans in its workforce. This absence raises serious concerns … Read more
AFRICA’s oil and gas industry – critical for improving energy access, driving industrialization, spurring economic growth and achieving sustainable development – faces increasing opposition from environmental groups and financial institutions seeking to undermine its potential. With over 600 million people living without access to reliable energy, the continent must prioritize the development of its hydrocarbon … Read more
THE African Energy Chamber (AEC) has released its eagerly awaited list of Africa’s Top 40 Movers and Shakers to Watch in 2025. The annual ranking highlights a dynamic mix of policymakers, corporate executives, and innovators shaping the future of Africa’s oil, gas, and energy industries. This year’s selection celebrates individuals advancing Africa’s energy potential by … Read more
THE Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos – organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) on June 25 – united more than 250 Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors interested in accessing opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas and energy sector. Nigeria is home to the largest number of indigenous service companies, which meet over … Read more
THE African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is sponsoring a workshop led by Nigeria’s National Judicial Institute (NJI). The workshop – held under the theme Innovations Under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and their Implications in Adjudication and in partnership with Investin234 Promotion Services Limited – aims to equip members … Read more
Principal Professional Officer for the City of Cape Town Caley Green announced the launch of the city’s 2023 Infrastructure Report at a Masterclass during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) on March 17. Evaluating the city’s bulk infrastructure from the past year, the updated report builds on its predecessors by focusing on … Read more
THE African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – has launched a Trade Mission to Namibia from April 23-25 to promote business opportunities within the country’s energy industry. In collaboration with the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), the Trade Mission will facilitate engagement between companies; connect stakeholders … Read more
UNDER efforts to enhance Gabon’s position as a competitive oil and gas market, Gabon Oil Company (GOC) has acquired the Gabonese assets of US private equity firm Carlyle – the owner of Gabon-focused oil and gas company, Assala Energy. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the voice of Africa’s energy sector – congratulates GOC on … Read more
Namibia expects to produce first oil by 2030, with development plans underway for the eight discoveries made in the Orange Basin since 2022. This string of upstream success will not only create new opportunities for job creation, industrialization and long-term economic growth, but has demonstrated the lucrative potential of offshore oil in southern Africa. Namibia’s … Read more
THE African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of Africa’s energy sector – is pleased to officially endorse and act as a strategic partner to the Africa Energy Technology Conference, taking place in Accra this March and hosted by the Africa Energy Technology Center (AETC), in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Energy. The partnership … Read more