Finance, Logistics, Technology Experts Join African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Commercial Energy Opportunities Unfold

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 Energy
Johann Jansen van Rensburg, Senior Director, NOV
Kristian Johansen, CEO, TGS ASA
Landry Pouna, Operations Director, KAESO Energy Services
Mahesh Swaminathan, Senior Vice President – Global Business Vertical Head, Member of EXCOM, McDermott International
Naphtally Mafa, Managing Director, African Resources Development
Winstone 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 Insight
Atul Atya, Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insight
Carlos Torres Diaz, Senior Vice President, Rystad Energy
Daniel Evans, Vice President, Global Head, Fuels and Refining, S&P Global Commodity Insight
Etienne Kolly, Associate Director, Upstream Intelligence, S&P Global Commodity Insight
Gavin Thompson, Vice Chairman, Europe, Middle East&Africa, Wood Mackenzie
Ian Thom, Direction, Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie
Justin Cochrane, Head of African Upstream Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Mansur Mohammed, Head of West Africa Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie
Mike Wynne, Vice President, Upstream Solutions, S&P Global Commodity Insight
Nivedh Das Thaikoottathil, Renewables&Power Analyst, Rystad Energy
Pranav Joshi, Vice President and Analyst, Rystad Energy
Rehan 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, Norfund
Gabriel Onagoruwa, Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi
Ibitola Ukabam, Associate Vice President, Natural Resources, Africa Finance Corporation
Leoncio Amada NZE, Executive President, African Energy Chamber: CEMAC Region
Mpho Makwana, Chairman, Epitome Investments
Nadège Hopman, Deputy Head of Regional Representation, European Investment Bank
Olumide Ogunfowora, Founding Partner, Argentil Capital Management
Osam Lyahen, Director, Africa Finance Corporation
Peter George, Partner and Investment Director, Spark+ Africa Fund
Sergio Pugliese, Executive President, Angola, the African Energy Chamber
Tominiyi Owolabi, Managing Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi
Wole 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.