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3 days ago
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EnerGeo Alliance Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Promote Greater Collaboration, Investment in African Geoscience
Nikki Martin, President and CEO of global trade association EnerGeo Alliance, will speak at this year's edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. Leveraging innovative geoscience technology and applications, the organization provides comprehensive energy solutions to countries worldwide. For Africa, this expertise supports exploration and production efforts as the continent seeks to make energy poverty history by 2030. EnerGeo Alliance is a strong advocate for collaborative energy solutions. The company has called for greater investment in Africa's upstream sector, recognizing the vital role investments in seismic surveys and data generation plays in reducing exploration risk, supporting successful drilling and unlocking new deposits of oil and gas in Africa. Under the company's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, EnerGeo Alliance aims to support the energy geoscience and exploration industries and ensure the sustainability, accessibility and reliability of the global energetic future. This will be pursued through three strategic pillars: progressing policies, prioritizing people and pivoting perception. At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2024, Martin will share insight into this strategic plan and its impact in Africa. AEW: Invest in African Energies 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 for more information about this exciting event. EnerGeo Alliance's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan is centered on supporting exploration worldwide, and as such, is poised to unlock new opportunities for African geoscience and energy players. With over 600 million people living without access to electricity and 900 million people living without access to clean cooking solutions, the continent has set clear targets of scaling-up data-driven exploration and boosting oil and gas production. Supporting this goal, EnerGeo Alliance is leveraging its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan to mobilize the geoscience and exploration industries to deliver the energy needed to address growing global demand. Under its processing policies pillar, EnerGeo Alliance is encouraging policy and regulatory frameworks that support the industry's freedom to operate as well as the development of low-carbon solutions. The company also strives to map and analyze the above-ground-risks to exploration globally, while supporting policies that prioritize geoscience and exploration operations. A notable example of this is a 2024 policy brief by EnerGeo Alliance on South Africa, which showcased the need for advanced seismic surveys in the country. The brief emphasized the potential value of the country's offshore Brulpadda-Luiperd fields and onshore shale gas in the Karoo Basin. Another key pillar is the prioritization of people. In this regard, the company seeks to promote the safety and empowerment of the current workforce, while supporting the development of the new generation of geoscience and energy workers. This will be achieved through strategic initiatives and networking opportunities. Examples include a series of events hosted by EnerGeo Alliance, all of which are designed to advance impactful policies and reshape perceptions of the energy sector. Meanwhile, the pillar of pivoting perceptions will see EnerGeo Alliance drive the narrative of the energy geoscience industry. This will be achieved by promoting the role of the global geoscience industry and establishing the industry as a partner to communities and regions in need of access to reliable energy. AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 is a strong platform to promote this narrative, with Martin expected to share valuable insights into the role the geoscience industry has and will continue to play in making energy poverty history across the continent. 'EnerGeo Alliance is a strong partner for the African energy industry. The company not only advocates for greater exploration and production in Africa but promotes policies that foster collaboration, data acquisition and inclusive development in the oil and gas sector. As the continent targets new discoveries, accelerates the pace of exploration and pursues new development opportunities, organizations such as EnerGeo Alliance play an instrumental part in driving the African energy narrative,' states Tomás Gerbasio, VP Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Zawya
05-05-2025
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Ghana's Energy Future in Focus as Minister Jinapor Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
Ghana's Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, will participate as a speaker at the highly anticipated 2025 edition of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. As Ghana continues to unlock billion-dollar opportunities across oil, gas and renewables, Minister Jinapor's participation will spotlight the country's bold reforms and strategic projects that are positioning it as a leading energy investment hub in West Africa. Ghana's energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation. With over 17 oil and gas projects scheduled for development by 2027 and reforms already driving increased output, the country is laying the groundwork for sustained growth. In the upstream sector, Ghana has revised its fiscal terms – mandating 15% free and carried interest in all oil and gas projects and introducing more flexible royalty regimes to attract foreign players. Major projects like the Pecan Phase 1A Upstream Project - developed by Aker Energy, Lukoil, Ghana's state-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and others - and the Atuabo II Gas Processing Plant, led by Ghana Gas, are scheduled to come online in 2025. Additionally, a $700 million Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP2) project— also led by Ghana Gas—is in the pipeline, aimed at expanding the country's gas processing capacity and strengthening supply for domestic power generation and industrial consumption. Meanwhile, Ghana's Gas Master Plan (GMP) – a long-term growth strategy through 2040 – is incentivizing capital and technology deployment across the gas value chain. With 2.1 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, the GMP is central to Ghana's ambition to become a gas-powered country. To further bolster oil and gas production, the country is turning towards exploration. Ongoing exploration efforts, such the GNPC's drilling program in the Voltaian Basin and Tullow Oil's development plans for the Jubilee and TEN fields, are expected to further bolster production and attract new players. The GNPC will drill an exploration well in the Voltaian Basin in 2025, targeting new exploration plays, while Tullow Oil seeks to bolster output at Jubilee and TEN. The company completed a seismic drilling campaign at Jubilee earlier in 2025 and will start a drilling campaign in May 2025. A plan to revive output at the TEN field is also being formulated. In the downstream and infrastructure sectors, Ghana is spearheading the development of an Integrated Petroleum Hub - the first of its kind in West Africa. The hub will feature three refineries, five petrochemical plants, storage infrastructure, jetties and port facilities, supported by a TCP-UIC-led private sector consortium. Agreements for Phase 1 were signed in 2024, and AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 is well-positioned to provide a vital platform for discussions on financing and partnerships related to this multi-billion-dollar initiative. Beyond hydrocarbons, Ghana is also leading in renewable energy and nuclear development, emerging as a top destination for utility-scale solar and wind projects and preparing to construct its first nuclear power facility. These projects align with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition's broader commitment to a diversified energy mix and long-term sustainability. 'Ghana's leadership in reforming its energy sector and building a competitive investment environment sets a powerful example for the continent. By targeting investment across the entire energy value chain – from oil and gas exploration to downstream infrastructure to regional connectivity and community development – the country seeks to alleviate energy poverty and position itself as a regional hub,' states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and as emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit for more information about this exciting event. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Zawya
05-05-2025
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Mauritania Energy Minister to Showcase Investment-Ready Projects
Mauritania's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, will attend African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 — taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town — where he will promote the country's expanding portfolio of energy projects and underscore significant opportunities available to global investors. Following the commencement of production at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project earlier this year, Mauritania is entering a new phase of energy-driven economic transformation. At AEW 2025, Minister Khaled is expected to spotlight the country's strategic ambitions across both natural gas and green hydrogen sectors, while emphasizing Mauritania's investor-friendly regulatory environment and international partnership potential. Developed by bp and Kosmos Energy in collaboration with national oil companies SMH (Mauritania) and Petrosen (Senegal), the GTA development represents one of Africa's most promising LNG ventures. Phase one is set to produce 2.3 million tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG, with a planned second phase to increase capacity to over 5 mtpa. Backed by over 425 billion cubic meters of gas reserves, GTA will serve as a long-term supply source for international markets, particularly Europe, while delivering substantial revenue, job creation and infrastructure benefits for Mauritania. Building on this momentum, Mauritania is advancing plans to develop the nearby BirAllah gas field, which holds an estimated 80 trillion cubic feet of reserves and could produce up to 10 million tons of LNG annually. The project includes a proposed midstream gas-to-power facility under an Independent Power Producer agreement, with production targeted by 2030 and a total development cost of $17 billion. Beyond BirAllah, Mauritania's natural gas potential is further supported by smaller prospects such as Banda and Pelican, which hold a combined reserve of approximately 1.2 trillion cubic feet. Minister Khaled's participation at AEW 2025 underscores Mauritania's commitment to securing global capital and technology partnerships, as the country positions itself as a competitive and forward-looking destination for energy investment. Beyond hydrocarbons, Mauritania is fast-tracking its clean energy agenda, aiming to produce 12.5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2035. The government is proactively advancing policy frameworks – becoming the first country in the world to pass a 'hydrogen code' law – to attract private sector investment and support project development. Key green hydrogen projects include the 30 GW Aman initiative by CWP Global and the 10 GW Project Nour led by Chariot, both of which leverage Mauritania's exceptional solar and wind resources. These projects are poised to position the country as a regional leader in low-carbon energy exports and industrialization. 'Minister Khaled's participation at AEW 2025 is a powerful statement of Mauritania's dedication to leveraging its energy resources for long-term economic transformation. As the country advances both LNG production and green hydrogen development, his engagement with global industry leaders and investors will be key to attracting the capital, technology and partnerships needed to turn Mauritania into a regional energy hub,' states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. AEW: Invest in African Energies 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 for more information about this exciting event. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Zawya
02-05-2025
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Turkey Strengthens Global Energy Influence with Strategic African Partnerships
Turkey is making bold strides in expanding its energy footprint, with a series of strategic moves aimed at securing long-term energy resources and boosting its global influence. The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), the country's state-owned energy giant, is set to launch oil and gas exploration projects in Libya, aligning with Turkey's broader strategy to diversify its energy supplies and tap into Africa's vast resources. Turkey, which currently imports over 90% of its energy, is actively working to reduce its energy import bill by tapping into new domestic and international resources – making markets like Libya a key part of its long-term energy security agenda. Turkey's energy diplomacy is also gaining momentum in other parts of Africa, with recent agreements signed in Somalia and Senegal. As Africa continues to build stronger energy ties with G20 nations, Turkey is positioning itself as a reliable partner and growing pillar of energy security. The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, set to take place in Cape Town later this year, offers a key platform for Turkey to expand its engagement with African energy markets and foster collaboration on exploration, infrastructure and investment. Turkey and Somalia Deepen Energy Cooperation Earlier this month, Turkey and Somalia signed a new hydrocarbon exploration and production agreement covering 16,000 km² of onshore territory. Under the deal, TPAO will conduct 2D and 3D seismic studies across three blocks, followed by drilling activities based on the findings. Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, has described the agreement as a strategic milestone in bilateral cooperation, building on a previous offshore production-sharing agreement signed last year. In addition, seismic activities in Somalia's maritime zones are underway, with Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel having completed 78% of a 3D seismic survey over 15,000 km². The survey is expected to conclude by May 2025, after which drilling decisions will follow. Turkey is also eyeing cooperation in the mining sector, and further collaboration will be discussed at a Natural Resources Summit in Istanbul next month. Energy Diplomacy Extends to West Africa Last October, Turkey signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Senegal to cooperate on oil and gas exploration, production and trade. The agreement, signed during a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, includes Turkish participation in both onshore and offshore seismic surveys and extends to renewable energy, critical minerals and rare earths. This deal follows similar agreements with Somalia and Niger, as Ankara strengthens its energy ties across the continent. Ankara's Growing Influence Across Africa Through these initiatives, Turkey is positioning itself as a leading partner to Africa, distinguishing itself from traditional Western powers by prioritizing co-development and mutual benefit. Under President Erdoğan, Turkey has quadrupled its diplomatic presence on the continent, expanded defense cooperation with countries including Somalia, Libya, Nigeria and Ethiopia, and boosted trade through major infrastructure investments. In 2023 alone, Turkish contractors completed $85.5 billion worth of projects across Africa. Turkish Airlines now serves 62 destinations on the continent, including Mogadishu, where Turkey has played a pivotal role in rebuilding the capital's airport. AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, will serve as a valuable platform for Turkey to strengthen its energy partnerships across the continent. The event convenes African producers, global investors and policymakers to drive new deals and shape Africa's energy future. As Turkey expands its engagement with African energy markets, AEW 2025 is expected to be a pivotal venue for forging partnerships, launching projects and advancing long-term collaboration. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Zawya
02-05-2025
- Business
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Celebrating Excellence in Africa's Energy Industry: Nominations Open for the 2025 African Energy Awards at African Energy Week (AEW)
African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious African Energy Awards. Set to take place during the conference on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 18:00 to 22:00, this event will honor individuals and organizations driving innovation and leadership within Africa's energy landscape. As the premier recognition platform within the international energy industry, the African Energy Awards celebrate significant accomplishments in exploration, production, sustainability, innovation and leadership. In 2024, the ceremony honored notable figures such as Meg O'Neill, CEO and Managing Director of Woodside Energy, who was named Energy Person of the Year. Other recipients included the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of Angola, which earned the Reformer and Change Maker of the Year award, bp, which was recognized as ESG Leader of the Year, and Africa Global Logistics, which won Service Provider of the Year. The 2025 edition of the African Energy Awards will highlight excellence across eight categories, reflecting the full spectrum of Africa's energy value chain. Categories include the Mohamed S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award; Energy Person of the Year; Exploration and Production Leader of the Year; Gas Monetization Award; Deal of the Year Award; Local Content Champion; Reformer of the Year; and Service Provider of the Year. These awards celebrate leadership, technological innovation, ESG integration and strategic investment, recognizing individuals, organizations and projects that are driving Africa's energy sector forward. By amplifying the voices of those effecting impactful change, the African Energy Awards contribute to the continent's energy transition and legacy. Participating in the African Energy Awards presents a unique opportunity for global recognition, visibility and networking. Awardees are celebrated as leaders within Africa's energy industry, gaining access to high-level connections with executives, investors and policymakers. Through AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, nominees and winners are afforded a platform to showcase their contributions to Africa's energy future while also inspiring the next generation of energy leaders. "More than just a ceremony, the African Energy Awards are a powerful platform to recognize and elevate the individuals and organizations that are boldly shaping the future of Africa's energy industry. By celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership, we not only honor today's achievements, but also inspire the next generation of energy leaders committed to driving sustainable growth and energy security across the continent," says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Energy professionals and organizations from both the public and private sectors, including self-nominations, are eligible to participate in the African Energy Awards. To nominate, individuals must select the relevant category, complete the nomination form and upload any supporting materials. All entries must be submitted by the deadline of June 30, 2025. As AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 brings global stakeholders to Cape Town, the African Energy Awards will remain a central feature of the event, celebrating the resilience, innovation and excellence shaping Africa's energy future. Nominations can be submitted via honoring those individuals and organizations driving Africa's energy narrative forward. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber. About AEW: Invest in African Energies: AEW: Invest in African Energies 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 for more information about this exciting event.
