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Equatorial Guinea’s Gas Mega Hub has pioneered an effective cross-border gas strategy to monetize domestic and regional offshore gas resources. 

Ahead of African Energy Week organized by the African Energy Chamber in partnership with South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, we examine the work of President Ali Bongo on an inclusive energy transition.  It describes the status of his country’s energy industry and calls for African priorities to be counted as the world prepares to transition away from fossil fuels.

By merging GEPetrol and SONAGAS, the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons aims to enhance NOC capacity, address industry challenges, and accelerate hydrocarbon development.

Speaking at a Bilateral Chamber hosted webinar on Wednesday the 22nd of September, H.E. Minister Gabriel Obiang Lima indicated a new Hydrocarbon Law in Equatorial Guinea, with more insights to be provided at African Energy Week in Cape Town.

Juntando-se à delegação moçambicana liderada por S.E. Max Tonela na Cidade do Cabo, Valige Tauabo enfatizará como os projectos de gás natural do país servirão de base para um crescimento sócio-económico acelerado.

Joining the Mozambican delegation led by H.E. Max Tonela in Cape Town, Valige Tauabo will emphasize how the country’s natural gas projects will serve as a foundation for accelerated socio-economic growth.

The Mozambique Oil and Gas Chamber-sponsored pavilion at African Energy Week in Cape Town will provide valuable insight into the country’s energy sector transformation, with investment and intra-African trade prioritized.

Led by Bindang Ndong Okiri, the Equatorial Guinean Ministry of Finance delegation will enhance the conversation on financing Africa’s energy transition, the role of domestic financing institutions, and oil and gas finance in 2021 and beyond.

Led by H.E. Max Tonela, the Mozambican industry will come to Cape Town in November, including state-owned ENH and participating oil companies.

Led by CEO Gayle Meikle, Frontier Energy Network represents one of the leading global networking companies committed to the continent’s energy transformation.

African Energy Week in Cape Town committed to a real discussion on the future of carbon markets in Africa, with challenges and opportunities at the forefront of dialogue.

Windhoek – On Monday, 06 September 2021, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and TransNamib signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will enable rail transport of various petroleum and lubricant products throughout Namibia and into neighbouring countries.

With the first day of the SAOGA-hosted Southern Africa Oil & Gas Exploration conference underway, the African Energy Chamber is reiterating that any discussion on Africa’s energy future must take place in Africa. 

With the energy transition comprising a central point of discussion among global stakeholders, and Africa’s renewable energy potential the highest globally, green hydrogen has emerged as not only an ideal transitionary resource, but a critical one for the continent’s developmental agenda.

Leading a ReconAfrica delegation including Senior Vice-President Communications and Stakeholder Relations to Cape Town in November, CEO Scot Evans is committed to promoting Namibia’s upstream potential and women in leadership.

Written confirmations made by Uganda, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan demonstrate East African Producers’ commitment to African Energy Week, with the region leading the discussion on frontier exploration, African upstream opportunities, and regional partnerships in Cape Town.

Working closely with the government, venues and global health organizations, African Energy Week has prioritized the health and safety of all staff and delegates.

Africa’s energy sector transformation and success hinges on women taking a leading role in the sectors development, and African Energy Week will ensure women take up their rightful seat at the global energy table.

With the second edition of the Angola Oil and Gas 2021 Conference opening a discussion on Angolan exploration, African Energy Week in Cape Town will maintain the momentum, enhancing the conversation and promoting the country’s upstream achievements.

Led by the continent’s top National Oil Companies, the Africa Independence Forum will promote the role that local oil and gas companies will play in enhancing Africa’s energy future.

Africa’s premier event, fully endorsed by the South African Government, has placed an emphasis on the value of oil and gas exploration, hosting a productive IOC forum to drive discussions on African upstream opportunities and challenges.

In a meeting held earlier today, between the Niger’s Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Renewable Energies, H.E. Mahamane Sani Mahamadou and the African Energy Chamber, the minister reiterated his commitment to leading a delegation of Nigerien Oil and Gas companies to meet other sector stakeholders in Cape Town.

Intra-African gas trade models such as the West African Gas Pipeline should be adopted in other emerging natural gas regions such as SADC and CEMAC, as they represent fundamental opportunities for enhanced domestic gas utilization and monetization.

Nigeria’s proposal of an African energy bank may just be the financing solution Africa is looking for, and African Energy Week in Cape Town will drive it.