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Zawya
11 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Petralon Energy Set to Shape Conversations on Nigeria's Oil Future at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies is honored to welcome Ahonsi Unuigbe, Founder and CEO of Petralon Energy, as a distinguished speaker at this year's edition in Cape Town. A driving force behind one of Nigeria's leading indigenous upstream oil and gas companies, Unuigbe will offer valuable perspectives on the role of independent operators in Africa's energy future, as well as the opportunities arising from sector reforms, new fiscal incentives and major IOC divestments. Since its founding, Petralon Energy has positioned itself at the forefront of Nigeria's upstream sector, with a mission to create value through indigenous ownership and technical excellence. In 2025, the company continues to make significant strides at the Dawes Island Field, where drilling and completion of a new well added 2,500 barrels of oil per day to Nigeria's daily production, directly supporting national energy security and economic growth. Petralon is also pursuing strategic offshore investments through its non-operated interests in OML 127 and OML 130, part of a broader plan to strengthen its asset portfolio amid the shifting dynamics of Nigeria's upstream sector. Beyond its operational achievements, Petralon Energy is focused on long-term capacity building. The company launched its Future Leaders Program in 2024, aimed at equipping young Nigerian engineers with the technical, leadership and problem-solving skills necessary to drive the sector forward. Petralon's strategic partnership and joint investment agreement with engineering firm Julius Berger Nigeria, announced earlier this year, further reflects its commitment to delivering infrastructure solutions that support sustainable field development and enhance project delivery. At AEW 2025, Unuigbe will join key discussions on how African independents can leverage new fiscal frameworks, attract investment and form partnerships that maximize the potential of both mature and frontier assets. His participation will contribute to high-level dialogue around indigenous firms' expanding role in shaping the continent's energy landscape. 'Companies like Petralon Energy represent the future of Nigeria's oil and gas sector — a future where African companies take the lead in driving production, creating jobs and delivering energy security. We are proud to welcome them at AEW 2025, where we will celebrate and support the success of local firms like Petralon that are building Africa's energy industry from the ground up,' states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Petralon Energy's participation in AEW 2025 embodies the conference's core theme of African solutions for African energy challenges, and reflects the growing leadership of indigenous companies in delivering the continent's energy future. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber. About African Energy Week (AEW): 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.
Associated Press
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
ITS World Congress Partners with SwRI to Lead the 2025 Future Leaders Program
Winners to present transportation solutions at the world's largest ITS conference 'We are investing in the next generation of transportation technology leaders by creating opportunities for students to showcase their innovative solutions on a global stage.'— Laura Chace, President and CEO of ITS America ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 / / -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is excited to sponsor the Future Leaders Program at ITS World Congress this year, organized in partnership by RX and ITS America (ITSA), taking place August 24-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Through the Future Leaders Program, the next generation of ITS leaders will gather and have the opportunity to attend educational sessions, training sessions, meet with exhibitors, sponsors, and technology providers, and network with the global community of ITS professionals who can offer career advice and mentorship. College students are invited to share visions for the future of transportation in a global essay competition ahead of ITS World Congress 2025. Three winning students - one from Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas - will receive a paid trip to present their research at the event. 'We are investing in the next generation of transportation technology leaders by creating opportunities for students to showcase their innovative solutions on a global stage,' said Laura Chace, President and CEO of ITS America. 'The contributions from new talent will help shape how we build safer, greener, smarter transportation systems.' The competition requires students to address transportation challenges within their region that align with the conference theme 'Deploying Today, Empowering Tomorrow.' A panel of judges from ITS Asia-Pacific, ITS America, ERTICO, and Southwest Research Institute will select regional finalists before choosing three global winners. 'The Future Leaders Program connects students directly with industry pioneers,' said Josh Johnson, Executive Director of SwRI's Intelligent Transportation Systems Department. 'By presenting at ITS World Congress, students gain real-world experience sharing their research with transportation leaders from around the world.' The Future Leaders Program features a dedicated day of programming on Wednesday, August 27, including expert roundtable discussions, guided tours of exhibits and demonstrations, and resume reviews at the SwRI booth. Students from around the World and local Atlanta-area student groups will participate in special sessions designed to encourage careers in transportation technology. 'ITS World Congress creates life-changing opportunities for students to launch their careers in transportation technology,' said Jaime McAuley, Event Director for ITS America Events at RX Global. 'Winners receive conference admission, round-trip airfare, and access to exclusive networking events where they can connect with potential employers and mentors.' Students can register and view submission guidelines at The submission deadline is July 1, 2025. Danielle Baker 10 to 1 PR [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
