Month: June 2024

[[{"value":"The AEW Town Hall – a central stage dedicated to high-level discussions on industry issues and country-specific investment opportunities – will be a key component of the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference. The platform uniquely unites government, private sector and civil society to tackle the key challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s energy sector, from revamping African refining capacity and fast-tracking investment in downstream supply […]

[[{"value":"By Omar Ali Adib, Rolls-Royce Senior Vice President, Africa. African airlines play a vital role in unlocking trade, providing employment, increasing GDP, and demonstrating national and continental pride. However, they face formidable challenges, foremost among them being the cost of aircraft fuel, which exceeds global averages by up to 30%, which can be attributed to the lack of local refining capability, unique market dynamics, taxation and duties, and foreign exchange […]

[[{"value":"With a strong slate of exploration and production activities and competitive licensing rounds in 2024, Africa is well-positioned to realize its potential as the global energy frontier. These bid rounds are poised to cement Africa as a global hub for hydrocarbon development. Licensing rounds from Africa’s leading upstream players will be on display at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 – scheduled for November 4-8 […]

[[{"value":"Financing is key to unlocking Africa’s development opportunities; Dr Adesina tells Chatham House: “Africa can no longer be ignored.” In a packed auditorium at the renowned Chatham House, African Development Bank President Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina delivered an inspiring address to a diverse audience of diplomats, investors, academics, politicians, and media, emphasizing Africa’s untapped potential and abundant opportunities. In his presentation on Friday, “Envisioning Africa’s Economic Prospects,” Adesina explained the […]