The event is expected to give Africa a unified voice in shaping a just and inclusive energy transition, that works for the continent’s unique needs.
African oil companies are gearing up for the 2025 Africa Oil Week (AOW), from 15-18 September in Accra Ghana with unlocking upstream investment in the oil sector, being one of the key expected returns.
Organized by AOW Energy, the event will provide a platform for deal-making towards accelerating exploration, production and infrastructure development.
Originally established as Africa Oil Week, AOW Energy has been at the heart of the African upstream landscape for over 30 years, bringing together governments, national oil companies, regulators, investors, and global operators to drive investment, and strategic partnerships across Africa’s oil, gas and broader energy sectors.
The September event will provide a platform for promoting cross-border projects, shared infrastructure, and regulatory alignment to boost regional integration.
Further, it will give Africa a unified voice in shaping a just and inclusive energy transition that works for the continent’s unique needs.
“It is an interactive platform designed to link international and regional investors to projects that will upstream energy development, with African prosperity at the heart of the dialogue,” said AOW Energy’s CEO Paul Sinclair, in an interview with blueeconomy.Africa.
The speakers, Sinclair said, will be a mix of investors and top-notch energy company officials, spelling out their strategies and direction.
“They will be looking for partners, investment and new projects. The governments will utilize the platform to develop new international partnerships for energy development,” he added.
Dr. Ebenezer Ageh, Chief Technical Officer at Aradel Holdings PLC, will be among key speakers, as indicated by AOW Energy in a LinkedIn update.
Dr. Ageh has 27 years of experience in deep-water production operations across the Gulf of Mexico, Offshore West Africa, and onshore assets in Nigeria.
According to renewableenergynews.co.ke, Africa’s oil sector produces nearly 10 million barrels of crude oil daily, representing about 10% of global production.
Despite being a major exporter of crude oil, Africa is also a net importer of refined petroleum products, highlighting a disparity between production and domestic consumption.
Key players in Africa’s oil sector include Nigeria, Angola, Libya, and Algeria, with investments in oil and gas expected to reach US$43 billion in 2025.
Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) Kenya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Nigeria’s NCDMB, Ghana Petroleum Commission (GPC), TotalEnergies, Morocco’s ONHYM, BP, ENI, Exxon and Seplat are among African oil countries expected to grace the September occasion.
Ahead of the event, oil and gas companies in Africa are under pressure to reinvent themselves for a low-carbon future, with experts suggesting a range of measures geared towards balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability.
The International Journal of Science and Research Archive suggests that policymakers should work towards harmonizing environmental standards within individual countries, and across regions.
“Establishing common benchmarks will not only enhance the effectiveness of policies but also facilitate international cooperation and information exchange. Invest in the capacity building of regulatory agencies to ensure robust enforcement mechanisms,” says the journal.
“Adequate training, resources, and technological support are essential for effective monitoring and enforcement of environmental policies in the oil and gas sector.”