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Zawya
29-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Spotlight African Energy Opportunities, U.S.-Africa Collaboration
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) returns to Houston with a bold agenda focused on catalyzing American investment and innovation across Africa's most dynamic energy markets. Designed as a high-impact platform for government and private sector dialogue, USAEF brings together African energy stakeholders and leading U.S. companies to accelerate project development, capital deployment and technology transfer across the continent. The forum is set to open with a High-Level U.S.-Africa Energy Dialogue, bringing together senior policymakers, energy ministers and private sector leaders to set the tone for deeper cooperation and alignment on mutual priorities. This flagship session will be followed by a forward-looking panel discussion on Private Equity Driving a New Wave of African Business, exploring how U.S.-based investment firms are shaping Africa's next chapter of energy growth. The agenda will also spotlight frontier opportunities; overlooked plays across the Middle East, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa; and bold strategies to grow the U.S. footprint in Africa's critical minerals and energy assets. Libya, the Republic of Congo, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will take center stage during a series of Country-Focused Sessions highlighting strategic priorities, reform agendas and concrete investment opportunities. African governments and national oil companies will present their latest projects and policy frameworks, while American firms such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, SLB and ConocoPhillips will explore avenues to deepen partnerships in established markets like Nigeria and Libya, and tap into emerging opportunities in the Republic of Congo and the DRC. With major reforms and investment drives underway, these markets are fast becoming focal points for American engagement. Libya, North Africa's powerhouse, has launched a 22-block licensing round as it works to revitalize its upstream sector and reach a production target of 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd), alongside multi-billion-dollar gas monetization and export projects. The Republic of Congo is aiming to scale production to 500,000 bpd, while advancing gas monetization under a new Gas Master Plan that invites international collaboration. In the DRC, reforms to the hydrocarbons code and a potential minerals-for-security agreement with the U.S. signal new entry points for American firms. Nigeria continues to stand out as a top-tier investment destination, targeting $10 billion in deepwater gas projects through new tax incentives and a planned auction of undeveloped blocks to boost exploration and production. With participation from key industry players and high-level delegations, USAEF affirms a shared commitment by African stakeholders to attract American capital and technology to bolster their respective energy markets. U.S. companies, in turn, are ready to expand their footprint, forge new alliances and unlock the full potential of Africa's energy future. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact sales@ Join us in Houston this August to connect with the leaders shaping Africa's energy landscape and experience the momentum that drives ECP's events worldwide. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Moore Global Partners with U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Advance Critical Minerals Investment in Africa
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Moore Global, a leading global accounting, audit and advisory network, to drive investment and collaboration in Africa's energy sector, with a focus on critical minerals. This partnership underscores the growing significance of Africa's mineral resources in supporting global energy transitions and securing supply chains for key industries, including oil and gas, renewables and battery technologies. Moore Global brings decades of expertise in financial advisory, investment facilitation and strategic consulting across key markets, including Africa. With a strong presence in the region, the firm has played a pivotal role in guiding energy and natural resource investments, helping stakeholders navigate regulatory environments and optimizing project financing. Given Africa's vast reserves of critical minerals essential for clean energy and industrial applications – estimated to hold approximately 30% of the world's proven volumes – Moore Global's involvement in USAEF will enhance discussions on sustainable extraction, value chain development and the continent's positioning in global markets. As part of the forum, Moore Global will lead a dedicated private equity session on financing African energy projects, featuring in-depth discussions on deal structuring, risk mitigation and capital deployment. As a premier platform for U.S.-Africa energy cooperation, USAEF brings together investors, policymakers and industry leaders to catalyze deals and partnerships across the energy value chain. Through this collaboration, Moore Global will provide thought leadership, financial expertise and strategic insights – reinforcing USAEF's mission to accelerate investment in Africa's oil, gas and critical minerals sectors. With energy security and resource independence high on the global agenda, the partnership aims to shape impactful investment strategies and policy frameworks that support Africa's long-term growth. 'We are delighted to be a key part of this forum. Our global expertise, coupled with our sector knowledge and global relationships, means we can add real value to these conversations and ongoing energy projects. Moore has a wealth of knowledge and insight to share, and I look forward to working closely with all of those involved,' said Candice Czeremuskin, Moore Global Leader, Private Equity. 'Moore Global's partnership with USAEF marks a crucial step in advancing Africa's energy and critical minerals sectors. With their deep understanding of financial structures and investment landscapes, they bring valuable expertise that will help bridge the gap between African resource holders and global capital markets. We look forward to working together to drive meaningful engagement and sustainable investment in Africa's future,' said James Chester, CEO, Energy Capital&Power. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact sales@ Join us in Houston this August to connect with the leaders shaping Africa's energy landscape and experience the momentum that drives ECP's events worldwide. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
11-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Energy Capital & Power Launches United States (U.S.)-Africa Energy Forum: Bridging U.S. Investment with Africa's Energy Future
Energy Capital&Power (ECP) ( is proud to announce the launch of the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF), an integral event designed to connect U.S. investors with Africa's vast energy opportunities while strengthening the foundation for ECP's mainline conferences across Africa. Taking place in Houston on August 6-7, 2025, USAEF will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and investors to explore Africa's rapidly growing energy sector and its alignment with U.S. investment potential. Organized by Energy Capital&Power, the forum is proud to collaborate with key partners, including Welligence, the Texas Africa Chamber of Commerce, the African Energy Chamber, Moore and S&P Global Commodity Insights, to drive industry engagement and cooperation. These partnerships are set to enhance knowledge sharing, market insights and strategic initiatives across the energy sector. USAEF serves as a strategic extension of ECP's flagship events in Tripoli, Brazzaville, Paris, Luanda, Cape Town and beyond, enabling participants to access high-potential African energy projects while leveraging Houston's role as a global energy hub. By linking U.S. stakeholders to licensing rounds and investment-ready opportunities on the continent, the forum enriches ongoing dialogues and partnerships that culminate in ECP's Africa-based events. The forum highlights dynamic African markets, including the Republic of Congo, Libya and Angola, showcasing upcoming licensing rounds, brownfield projects, LNG projects and groundbreaking developments from deepwater oil and gas exploration to utility-scale renewables. With curated roundtable discussions and in-depth sessions on each market, data presentations, one-on-one investor meetings, a private equity and investment roundtable and in-depth session on African minerals and critical resources, USAEF empowers participants to unlock synergies and build connections that resonate across the energy value chain and extend into ECP's broader event network. The program will also feature fireside chats, a ministerial panel and high-level, open-door panels spanning upstream exploration to downstream refining and trade. Africa's energy sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, solidifying its position as a global leader in upstream investment. With $47 billion in capital expenditure – a 23% year-on-year increase – Africa is driving a significant portion of the $125 billion global upstream investment. Nigeria leads the continent with $13.5 billion in investments, while offshore exploration in Namibia continues at a record pace. Ghana has raised its oil and gas production by 10% and 7%, respectively, and the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank is poised to sustain funding for fossil fuel projects. Recent Final Investment Decisions highlight this surge, including the $6 billion Kaminho Deepwater Project in Angola, Nigeria's $5 billion Bonga North Tranche 1 and major gas field developments in Nigeria and the Republic of Congo. Greenfield spending is set to outpace brownfield by 10% by 2030, reflecting a strong pipeline of new projects. As the world's largest producer of oil and gas and a leader in energy innovation, the U.S. offers advanced technologies, funding mechanisms and strategic expertise that can catalyze Africa's energy development. Houston, as the energy capital of the world, is uniquely positioned to host USAEF, providing access to over 4,700 energy companies, a thriving innovation ecosystem and a strategic network of investors eager to explore Africa's untapped potential. The event not only spotlights Africa's opportunities, but also underscores the role of U.S. stakeholders in driving sustainable energy growth on the continent. 'USAEF is not just an event – it's a gateway to the opportunities we showcase across Africa. By tapping into Houston's unmatched investment ecosystem, USAEF creates a unique pathway for stakeholders to connect, collaborate and channel their engagement into transformative partnerships at our Africa-based conferences. This event underscores our commitment to driving impactful investment and growth in Africa's energy future,' says James Chester, CEO, ECP. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact sales@ or Join us in Houston this August to connect with the leaders shaping Africa's energy landscape and experience the momentum that drives ECP's events worldwide.
