With Africa’s energy demand on track to grow more than three-fold by 2040, investments are being directed towards large-scale, near-field development opportunities. The continent’s natural gas sector alone anticipates a more than $800-billion, 20-year upstream capital expenditure program while frontier discoveries and incremental production efforts are expected to bolster output in both emerging and mature oil markets.
As projects continue to be driven forward, the demand for supportive services such as legal, financial, logistics, technological and market intelligence is at an all-time high. Companies from across these industries have joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town – to discuss the impact of foreign investment in Africa and how associated industries can support the pace and success of project rollout.
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AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.aecweek.com for more information about this exciting event.
While African oil and gas resources have been historically exported as raw materials, efforts to reduce the reliance on imported petroleum by scaling-up regional refining and distribution have created significant opportunities for service providers and logistics firms. At the same time, to reduce emissions across oil and gas projects while concurrently advancing operational efficiency, project developers are seeking newfound technological expertise, highlighting a vital opportunity for tech companies. Logistics, technology and service providers will provide further insight into these opportunities at AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024. Speakers include:
Cesare Canevese, CEO, Dietsmann Maintaining EnergyJohann Jansen van Rensburg, Senior Director, NOVKristian Johansen, CEO, TGS ASALandry Pouna, Operations Director, KAESO Energy ServicesMahesh Swaminathan, Senior Vice President – Global Business Vertical Head, Member of EXCOM, McDermott InternationalNaphtally Mafa, Managing Director, African Resources DevelopmentWinstone Jordaan, Managing Director, GridCars
The global energy market is both complex and in a constant state of fluctuation owing to shifting geopolitics, supply-demand dynamics and the emergence of new players in international supply chains. For African investors and projects, this complexity offers newfound challenges and opportunities and global market intelligence firms stand ready to support decision-making. During AEW: Invest in African Energy, representatives from S&P Global Commodity Insight, Wood Mackenzie, Rystad Energy and more will provide insight into market trends and forecasts. Speakers include:
Ashutosh Singh, Head of Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity InsightAtul Atya, Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity InsightCarlos Torres Diaz, Senior Vice President, Rystad EnergyDaniel Evans, Vice President, Global Head, Fuels and Refining, S&P Global Commodity InsightEtienne Kolly, Associate Director, Upstream Intelligence, S&P Global Commodity InsightGavin Thompson, Vice Chairman, Europe, Middle East&Africa, Wood MackenzieIan Thom, Direction, Upstream Research, Wood MackenzieJustin Cochrane, Head of African Upstream Research, S&P Global Commodity InsightsMansur Mohammed, Head of West Africa Upstream Research, Wood MackenzieMike Wynne, Vice President, Upstream Solutions, S&P Global Commodity InsightNivedh Das Thaikoottathil, Renewables&Power Analyst, Rystad EnergyPranav Joshi, Vice President and Analyst, Rystad EnergyRehan Burger, Associate Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Meanwhile, to support project development, a number of legal, finance and advisory organizations are strengthening their presence in Africa, engaging with project developers and governments alike to advance energy access. From providing legal support in contracts and deals to facilitating dialogue among stakeholders to mobilizing capital for SMEs, projects and communities, these organizations play a central part in alleviating energy poverty in Africa. At AEW: Invest in African Energy, speakers from these industries will include:
Chanine Williams, Senior Investment Manager, NorfundGabriel Onagoruwa, Partner, Olaniwun AjayiIbitola Ukabam, Associate Vice President, Natural Resources, Africa Finance CorporationLeoncio Amada NZE, Executive President, African Energy Chamber: CEMAC RegionMpho Makwana, Chairman, Epitome InvestmentsNadège Hopman, Deputy Head of Regional Representation, European Investment BankOlumide Ogunfowora, Founding Partner, Argentil Capital ManagementOsam Lyahen, Director, Africa Finance CorporationPeter George, Partner and Investment Director, Spark+ Africa FundSergio Pugliese, Executive President, Angola, the African Energy ChamberTominiyi Owolabi, Managing Partner, Olaniwun AjayiWole Lawuyi, Chief Investment Officer, African Development Bank Group
There is still time to register your participation at the biggest energy event in Africa. Visit www.AECWeek.com or contact register@aecweek.com to secure your place at this highly-anticipated event.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.