The African Energy Chamber calls on the World Bank to end its ban on financing upstream oil and gas projects, urging the institution to align with Africa’s urgent need to eradicate energy poverty and achieve sustainable development. Lifting this ban is essential to unlocking the continent’s hydrocarbon resources, delivering reliable and affordable electricity to millions, and generating the revenues required to support Africa’s long-term energy transition.
Ghana’s Petroleum Commission to Outline Investment Opportunities at Accra Investor Briefing
Striving to increase production and reverse natural declines in mature oilfields, Ghana is promoting new investment across its upstream oil and gas sector. The country – through national upstream regulator the Petroleum Commission of Ghana – is embarking on a…
Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Capital Contributions from Nigeria, Angola and Ghana
Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have contributed their capital shares to the Africa Energy Bank, reinforcing its role in advancing energy finance, with key discussions set to take place at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town…
Russia’s Energy Push in Africa: What It Means for the Continent’s Future
Russia has increasingly focused on bolstering its energy partnerships with African nations, signaling a broader strategy to boost its geopolitical influence across the continent. Recent investments in Africa’s oil, gas and nuclear sectors reflect Russia’s ambitions to diversify its global…
U.S.-Africa Energy Forum Partners with African Energy Chamber, African Energy Week 2025 To Deepen Cross-Border Investments
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum in Houston has partnered with the African Energy Chamber and African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies to connect U.S. investors with Africa’s leading energy opportunities The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) is proud to announce its…
Oil & Gas Crucial for African Growth: The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Calls for Industry Support to Defend African Market
The African Energy Chamber calls for the industry to stand against growing opposition from western agencies undermining the economic growth potential presented by Africa’s oil and gas industry Africa’s oil and gas industry – critical for improving energy access, driving…
Africa’s Top 40 Movers and Shakers to Watch in 2025
The Top 40 Movers and Shakers spotlights key leaders driving transformative change in Africa’s energy sector, with a focus on sustainable development, investment mobilization and energy sovereignty The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to announce its highly anticipated list…
Developing nations must determine their own energy futures, not bureaucrats at the IEA
The unrealistic view that emerging economies can develop using only renewables By N.J Ayuk Western governments pursuing net-zero goals often expect emerging and developing economies to follow suit. Yet their politicians show little understanding of the energy needs of developing…
A Model for African Producers: Wing Wah’s $2B Integrated Energy Project to Bolster Resource Monetization in the Republic of the Congo
The Chinese oil and gas company is developing a multi-faceted oil and gas project in the Republic of the Congo – a model which can be replicated in other resource-rich nations across the region The Republic of the Congo…
Africa’s Downstream Opportunities Take the Forefront as African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Executive Secretary Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
AEW: Invest in African Energy will streamline investment towards Africa’s downstream industry as countries move to make energy poverty history by 2030 The Executive Secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), Anibor Kragha, will speak at the…