Mark your calendars for November 4-8 as the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference returns in Cape Town. This event brings together key players in the global and African energy sector to address strategies for tackling energy poverty. The impressive lineup of speakers reflects the commitment of companies, governments, and industry associations to drive investments and projects forward.
AEW: Invest in African Energy has become the go-to platform for project operators, financiers, technology providers, and government officials to make deals in African energy. For more information about this event, visit http://www.AECWeek.com.
Africa is ramping up upstream projects to increase production and enhance petroleum distribution within the continent. Investment opportunities are on the rise in both established and emerging hydrocarbon markets. At AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, speakers from the upstream sector will explore these opportunities. Some of the speakers include:
- Alba Oliveira, Head of East Africa Upstream & Exploration Commercial Negotiations, Eni SpA
- Alberto Lancia, Projects Director, Azule Energy
- Alister Forder, COO, Azule Energy
- Ayanda Noah, Group Chairperson, CEF Group
- Chris Sembritzky, SVP Exploration, ReconAfrica
- Craig Knight, COO, Africa Oil Corp
- And many more…
Energy associations in Africa play a crucial role in fostering collaborative projects and engagement among industry stakeholders. They promote opportunities for local companies, facilitate dialogue and deals with global partners, and showcase investment opportunities. These associations will be key in supporting development in Africa. Speakers from associations will share insights into collaborative opportunities during AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, including:
- Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board
- Florival Mucave, Executive Chairman, Mozambique Oil & Gas Chamber
- Lemogang Pitsoe, CEO, African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation
As investment in Africa continues to rise, media and market intelligence firms are positioned to provide valuable insights into market dynamics. These organizations inform stakeholders about Africa’s energy markets and global industry trends. Representatives from various media and market intelligence firms will share recent developments during AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, supporting deal-making at the event. Speakers include:
- Bimbola Kolawole, VP and Head of Business Development – Africa, Rystad Energy
- Boason Omofaye, CEO & Executive Editor, Frontier Africa Reports
- David Parkinson, VP Energy Consulting, Wood Mackenzie
- Jennifer Zabasajja, Correspondent & Anchor, Bloomberg News
- And more…
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