African Energy Week

#AEW24 by @energy_african is Africa's premier and most influential energy conference in partnership with governments and the energy industry.

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African Energy Week Website Launch | A Smarter Way to Navigate AEW

The new African Energy Week (AEW) website is officially live –designed to make exploring the continent’s premier energy event easier, faster and more intuitive than ever.

Built with a clean, user-friendly interface, the platform allows visitors to seamlessly navigate every aspect of #AEW. Whether you’re looking for the latest event updates, exploring the agenda, learning about speakers or discovering sponsorship opportunities, everything is organized for a smooth browsing experience.

The redesigned website makes it simple to find what you need in just a few clicks, with clear sections, streamlined navigation and an intuitive layout that keeps information accessible and easy to explore.

With the new AEW website you can:
• Explore the conference agenda and key sessions with ease
• Discover speakers, sponsors and strategic partners
• Access the latest AEW announcements and industry insights
• Quickly find registration, partnership and event information

Explore the new website and experience AEW like never before. Visit the website here: https://t.co/oPhlyEnvbs

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As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, the conversation is shifting from simply building data centers to creating the right investment environment for them to thrive.

A new perspective emerging across the continent is the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in improving project bankability, attracting targeted investment and supporting the development of new digital infrastructure. By combining regulatory incentives, reliable power solutions and strategic planning, SEZs are becoming a key enabler of Africa’s next wave of data center growth.

As demand for AI, cloud computing and digital services continues to rise, the question is no longer whether Africa will build more data centers—but how it can create the conditions that make investment scalable and sustainable.

Read the full article to explore how SEZs are helping shape Africa’s digital infrastructure future: https://t.co/VBb72TWr96

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The MSGBC region is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most exciting energy frontiers.

As leading international oil companies deepen their presence across #Mauritania, #Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry, the region is building strong momentum through new production, #LNG exports and continued exploration activity. From the startup of major gas projects to ongoing offshore developments, the #MSGBC basin is strengthening its position as a key driver of Africa’s energy growth and investment landscape.

The participation of major operators at #AEW2026 reflects growing confidence in the region’s long-term potential and highlights the critical role the MSGBC basin is playing in advancing energy security, economic development and cross-border collaboration across West Africa.

As production scales and new opportunities emerge, #AEW2026 will provide a platform for industry leaders, investors and policymakers to discuss the next phase of growth in one of Africa’s most dynamic energy markets.

Read the full article to discover how the MSGBC region is translating resource potential into production success. https://t.co/WpudXsVVdV

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Africa’s offshore energy sector is entering a period of significant growth — and FPSOs are at the center of the opportunity.

SBM Offshore joins #AEW2026 as a Silver Sponsor, the company brings decades of expertise in floating production solutions at a time when African countries are accelerating offshore oil and gas developments. With major projects advancing across key offshore basins, FPSOs continue to play a critical role in unlocking resources, supporting production growth and attracting investment across the continent.

SBM Offshore’s participation at #AEW2026 highlights the importance of innovation, infrastructure and strategic partnerships in driving the next phase of Africa’s offshore energy expansion.

Read more about how FPSO development is helping shape Africa’s energy future: https://t.co/kOsTLMSPRF

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Imperatus Energy joins #AEW2026 as a Silver Sponsor, the company highlights the growing role of indigenous energy firms in strengthening #Africa’s energy value chain. Its participation reflects a commitment to expanding African energy trade, fostering strategic partnerships and supporting the development of reliable energy solutions across the continent.

#AEW2026 continues to serve as the premier platform where African companies, investors and policymakers come together to advance projects, unlock investment opportunities and shape the future of the continent’s energy sector.

Discover how African-led companies are helping drive the next phase of energy growth and investment across the continent.

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As petroleum reforms gain momentum and exploration activity accelerates, Minister @GwedeMantashe1 participation at #AEW2026 underscores the country’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of its hydrocarbon resources.

#SouthAfrica is positioning itself as a key frontier market for energy investment and exploration. They are pursuing one of the most significant upstream overhauls in its history, anchored by a new law that gives oil and gas their own regulatory regime for the first time.

At #AEW2026, industry leaders, investors and policymakers will hear firsthand how regulatory reforms, exploration opportunities and strategic resource development are shaping the future of #SouthAfrica’s energy sector.

Read more and discover why #SouthAfrica is becoming one of Africa’s most closely watched energy markets: https://t.co/pyV5kPXE41

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Regulating the Power Behind AI: Why Africa’s Data Center Boom Depends on Energy Reform?

As #Africa positions itself for rapid growth in #AI, cloud computing and digital infrastructure, one challenge stands above the rest: power.

In an exclusive interview with CLG CEO and Managing Partner Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, she explores why the future of Africa’s data center sector hinges on reliable, affordable and scalable energy. From regulatory reform to power market modernization, the discussion highlights the critical steps needed to support the continent’s expanding digital economy.

As investment in data centers accelerates across #Africa, energy reform is no longer just an industry priority, it is a prerequisite for digital transformation.

Read the interview and discover why energy security will be the foundation of Africa’s AI and data center revolution.

Read more here: https://t.co/bL1i3VI7O3

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As a Silver Sponsor of #AEW2026, APUS Energy is showcasing how strategic investment and high-impact exploration can unlock new opportunities across Africa's emerging energy markets. With operations offshore Guinea-Bissau, including the country's first deepwater drilling campaign and ongoing development of the Sinapa and Esperança licenses, the company is helping position one of West Africa's most promising frontier basins for long-term growth and investment.

At #AEW2026, APUS Energy will join industry leaders, investors and policymakers to discuss the next phase of Africa's energy development, highlighting the role of frontier exploration in driving economic transformation, energy security and new investment opportunities across the continent.

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Natural gas is at the heart of #Nigeria’s strategy to drive industrialization, expand energy access and attract long-term investment.

At #AEW2026: Invest in African Energies, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, will showcase the country’s gas expansion agenda, highlighting major infrastructure projects, gas monetization opportunities and policies designed to strengthen #Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s leading gas investment destinations.

With over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, growing #LNG capacity and significant investments in pipeline and processing infrastructure, #Nigeria is advancing a bold vision for gas-led economic growth and energy security.

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Africa’s next wave of exploration success will be driven by data, technology and a deeper understanding of the continent’s subsurface potential.

As a Silver Sponsor of #AEW2026, TGS brings decades of expertise in seismic data and geoscience intelligence to the continent’s premier energy event. With ambitious expansion plans across #Africa, the company is helping unlock new exploration opportunities, reduce project risk and support investment in frontier and mature basins alike.

At #AEW2026 industry leaders will explore how advanced seismic technologies and data-driven exploration strategies are accelerating resource discovery and shaping Africa’s next generation of energy projects.

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#Nigeria’s oil and gas producers are increasingly shaping the future of the country’s upstream sector, driving production growth, expanding asset portfolios and unlocking new investment opportunities across the value chain. As local operators take on a greater role in developing #Nigeria’s resources, the country is entering a new phase of upstream expansion supported by stronger local participation and strategic investment.

At #AEW2026: Invest in African Energies, industry leaders, investors and policymakers will examine how indigenous producers are accelerating project development, strengthening energy security and contributing to Africa’s broader energy growth agenda.

Join the conversation in #CapeTown this October 12 - 16 and connect with the companies driving the next chapter of #Nigeria’s energy story.

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At the heart of #AEW lies a powerful engine of innovation, collaboration, and real-world solutions: the Technical Hubs.

These dynamic spaces bring together engineers, project developers, geoscientists, technologists, and energy professionals to explore the nuts and bolts of Africa’s energy future. From upstream to downstream, renewables to natural gas, the Technical Hubs serve as interactive arenas where cutting-edge technologies, data-driven insights, and pioneering projects take center stage.

What to Expect:
•⁠ ⁠Live Demonstrations of emerging technologies reshaping energy infrastructure across Africa
•⁠ ⁠Expert-led Sessions offering deep dives into key technical challenges and solutions
•⁠ ⁠Case Studies spotlighting African-led innovation, successful pilot projects, and scalable models
•⁠ ⁠Collaborative Networking with top-tier professionals, researchers, and solution providers

The Drill Room: A central hub for exploration and production insights across Africa's prospective basins. A platform for regulators, NOCs, and operators to showcase assets, drilling campaigns and exploration data to an active audience of investors.

Innovation Hub: A platform to showcase renewable energy technologies, low-carbon, data-led and sustainable energy solutions for Africa. Download our draft Agenda here: https://t.co/tYnMbMEwqw

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Secure Your Delegate Pass for #AEW2026 and be part of the conversations, partnerships and deals shaping the future of African energy.

"AEW has evolved from being just an annual conference to a platform where the future of African energy is discussed." – Uhabia Ojike, Country Leader at @ForvisMazarsNG.

#AEW is more than a conference – it is where Africa’s energy future takes shape. As a premier platform for industry leaders, investors, policymakers and project developers, #AEW drives meaningful dialogue, facilitates strategic partnerships and creates opportunities for transformative dealmaking.

From bridging funding gaps to connecting buyers and sellers, #AEW is where investment opportunities are unlocked and business gets done. If you are looking to expand your network, secure new partnerships, access capital or gain insights into the continent’s evolving energy landscape, #AEW2026 is the place to be.

Join the conversations shaping Africa’s energy future. Secure your delegate pass today: https://t.co/hfzNH9YI0e

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Africa’s power sector is taking center stage at #AEW2026.

As the continent accelerates grid expansion, utility reform and electrification efforts, leading power utilities are joining #AEW: Invest in African Energies 2026 to drive critical conversations around energy access, infrastructure development and investment.

With electricity demand expected to rise significantly through 2030, #AEW2026’s Powering Africa Forum will spotlight the strategies, partnerships and financing needed to strengthen power systems, integrate renewables and support Africa’s growing energy-intensive industries.

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#Nigeria’s rapidly growing population is reshaping the investment landscape for data centers, creating new opportunities across digital infrastructure, connectivity and energy.

As demand for cloud services, #AI applications, fintech solutions and digital platforms accelerates, investors are increasingly looking at #Nigeria as a key market for data center expansion. The country’s large, young and digitally connected population is driving the need for greater data storage, processing capacity and reliable infrastructure.

The story is no longer just about population growth — it is about the infrastructure required to support Africa’s next phase of digital transformation.

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Position your brand at the center of Africa’s premier energy event by exhibiting at AEW 2026.

As Africa’s premier energy event, #AEW2026 offers an unrivalled platform for companies looking to expand their market presence, generate high-value business opportunities and engage directly with the industry’s most influential decision-makers. Bringing together over 9,000 attendees, 1,500 companies, 300+ ministers and VIPs, and 400+ industry speakers, AEW is where policy, investment and project development converge to drive the next phase of Africa’s energy growth

Why Exhibit at AEW 2026:
•⁠ Position your company as a key player in Africa’s evolving energy sector.
•⁠ Generate new business leads and commercial partnerships across the energy value chain.
•⁠ Increase credibility and industry recognition by aligning with a premier continental event.
•⁠ Showcase your products, technologies and services to a highly targeted industry audience.
•⁠ Build relationships with potential clients, partners and government representatives.

From exhibition space and branding opportunities to strategic networking and thought leadership, #AEW2026 provides the platform to elevate your business, secure partnerships and unlock new opportunities across Africa’s dynamic energy sector.

Secure your exhibition space today and put your company at the heart of Africa’s largest energy dealmaking platform: https://t.co/vCxYmRvrNH

#AEW2026 #Exhibition #Sponsorship #EnergyConference #CapeTown #CTICC #InvestInAfricanEnergies

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Secure Your Delegate Pass for #AEW2026!

Join Africa’s premier energy event and connect with the leaders driving the continent’s energy future. From policymakers and investors to operators, service providers and technology innovators, #AEW2026 is where deals are made and partnerships are forged.

Your delegate pass unlocks:
•⁠ Access to Africa’s top energy decision-makers
•⁠ Insights into oil, gas, renewables, AI, data centres and energy infrastructure
•⁠ High-level strategic and technical conference sessions
•⁠ Networking with thousands of industry stakeholders from across Africa and beyond
•⁠ Direct engagement with investors and financiers seeking opportunities in African energy
•⁠ Business development opportunities with operators, EPC contractors and project developers

Whether you're seeking investment, market intelligence, new partnerships or growth opportunities, #AEW2026 is the place to be.

Register today: https://t.co/hfzNH9YI0e

#AEW2026 #EnergyConference #InvestmentConference #CapeTown #CTICC #AfricanEnergies

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Africa’s energy leaders don’t just attend #AEW — they come to shape the future of the continent’s energy industry.

As Dr. Tominiyi Owolabi, Managing Partner at Olaniwun Ajayi, explains, #AEW is “a very important venue for discussion about energy in the continent” because “everybody that matters” in African energy is under one roof.

From investors and operators to oilfield service companies, legal experts and policymakers, #AEW creates an unmatched environment where high-level conversations happen naturally — driving partnerships, deals and strategic collaboration across the energy value chain.

More than just a conference, #AEW is where Africa’s energy community connects in a relaxed, business-focused setting designed to foster meaningful engagement and real opportunities.

If you want direct access to the people shaping Africa’s energy future, this is the room you need to be in.

Join the continent’s premier energy event and be part of the conversations moving African energy forward. Secure your delegate pass for #AEW2026 here: https://t.co/hfzNH9YI0e

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African Energy Week @Real_AEW multi-track agenda brings together leaders across oil, gas, power, finance, technology and infrastructure for high-impact conversations, strategic deal-making and investment opportunities:
• AEW Town Hall: High-level, spectator-style roundtable forum where top decision-makers from government and the private sector engage in dynamic discussions to shape the tuture of Atricas energy industry.
• Energy Finance Forum: Discussions to unlock capital, innovative financing, models and accelerate investment across Africa's energy value chain.
• Upstream E&P Forum: Focused on exploration, production and upstream development strategies, highlighting licensing rounds, trontier opportunities, drilling campaigns and technologies driving Africa's next wave of oil and gas growth.
• Powering Africa Forum: Examining the future of electricity generation, transmission and distribution across the continent, with a focus on grid expansion, gas-to-power, renewables, energy access and industrialization
• Energy Additions Forum: Exploring pragmatic energy solutions that support Africa's economic growth through a balanced mix of oil, gas, renewables, nuclear, coal, hydrogen and emerging technologies to meet rising energy demand.
Renegade Intel: AEW's first-ever dedicated Al and digital infrastructure platform focused on data centers, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, connectivity and the role of technology in powering Africa's future energy economy.
• Downstream & Petchem Forum: Addressing refining capacity, storage, distribution, petrochemicals, trade and market integration strategies aimed at strengthening Atrica's downstream sector and industrial value chains.
• From upstream investment and energy financing to Al, data centers, power generation and downstream expansion, AEW 2026 offers a comprehensive platform connecting the entire energy value chain.

Download the latest draft agenda today and start planning your AEW experience: https://t.co/c7AB58DD5D.

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Powering the next frontier of African energy and digital infrastructure, the Renegade Intel track at #AEW2026 is where AI, data centers, natural gas, power generation and industrialization converge.

Hosted during #AEW2026 in #CapeTown from October 12-16, this groundbreaking platform will explore how #Africa can leverage its vast gas resources, expanding power sector and growing digital economy to build an AI-enabled industrial ecosystem rooted in energy security, data sovereignty and long-term economic development.

Why attend Renegade Intel?
•⁠ Explore the commercial future of gas-to-power and AI-driven infrastructure
•⁠ Connect with global technology leaders, financiers and African energy stakeholders
•⁠ Gain insight into Africa’s rapidly growing data center market and power demand
•⁠ Discover investment opportunities linking energy, industrialization and digital transformation
•⁠ Engage in high-level discussions on AI, electrification, data sovereignty and infrastructure financing
•⁠ Position your business at the center of Africa’s next industrial revolution

Join the leaders redefining the future of African energy and digital innovation at #AEW2026. Download our updated draft Agenda here to know more: https://t.co/tYnMbMEwqw

#AEW2026 #AI #DataCentre #CapeTown #CTICC #EnergyConference #InvestmentConference

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Nominate a standout company for the #AEWAwards2026 African Service Provider of the Year Award.

This award celebrates the service companies driving Africa’s energy industry forward through innovation, operational excellence, local content development and impactful project delivery across the oil, gas and broader energy value chain.

From engineering and drilling services to logistics, technology and infrastructure support, Africa’s service providers play a critical role in unlocking investment and advancing energy development across the continent.

Know a company making a difference in the sector? Submit your nomination and help recognize the businesses shaping the future of African energy at #AEW2026. Nominate them here: https://t.co/0Osgk6Ppbg

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