Africa stands at the threshold of a transformative era, poised to harness its vast energy resources to fuel economic growth, alleviate energy poverty, and cement its position as a global energy provider. As the continent’s energy landscape continues to evolve, the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 conference provided a pivotal platform for stakeholders to convene, collaborate, and chart a unified course for Africa’s energy future.
Against the stunning backdrop of Cape Town, South Africa, the AEW 2024 conference brought together an illustrious gathering of African energy ministers, global industry leaders, investors, and experts. Over three days of intense dialogue, deal-making, and knowledge-sharing, participants delved into the complexities of Africa’s energy sector, exploring innovative solutions, forging strategic partnerships, and reaffirming their commitment to empowering the continent’s energy future.
This story written by William Emmanuel Ukpoju provides an in-depth examination of the AEW 2024 conference, highlighting key takeaways, strategic insights, and expert perspectives on the future of Africa’s energy sector. From local content development and energy security to the role of gas in the energy transition and the imperative of regional cooperation, this narrative weaves together the diverse threads of Africa’s energy tapestry, offering a comprehensive and compelling portrait of the continent’s energy trajectory.
The African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 conference kicked off in Cape Town, South Africa, with a resounding call to action: “Empowering Africa’s Energy Future.” As the city’s majestic Table Mountain stood sentinel; industry leaders, policymakers, and investors converged to tackle the complex challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s energy industry.
The opening ceremony set the pace for a vigorous and action-packed conference, with speakers accentuating the imperative of improving energy access and promoting economic growth across the African continent. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Angola, stressed the need to prioritize energy poverty relief and create an enabling environment for the oil and gas industry to flourish.
“Our priority must continue to be to end energy poverty for all Africans as well as to create an enabling environment where the oil and gas industry can thrive,” stated Azevedo. “That is also our priority in Angola. The oil and gas industry will be a fuel for socioeconomic development.”
The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) reinforced this message, stressing the importance of developing domestic energy markets and promoting regional cooperation to drive growth and reduce energy poverty. APPO Secretary General, Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, outlined the organization’s vision for creating an integrated, regional, and continental energy market.
“Today, APPO is focused on creating an integrated, regional and continental energy market,” stated Dr. Ibrahim. “To create markets, we must create cross-border, regional and inter-regional infrastructure. One of the projects we are working on is the Central African Pipeline System, which aims to link countries through crude oil and gas pipelines.”
Mr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister in the Presidency, Energy and Electricity, South Africa, added that Africa’s pathway lies in seizing control of its energy destiny. “Today, Africa’s path forward lies in seizing control of our energy destiny,” stated Minister Ramokgopa. “Our resources make us capable of powering not just our homes and industries but also a new Africa. This will require unity of purpose and a collective resolve.”
Financing was reiterated as a critical challenge to building Africa’s energy potential. Mary Bruce Warlick, Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, noted that Africa requires substantial investment to achieve its energy objectives, estimated at $200 billion by 2030.
To address this challenge, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and APPO launched the African Energy Bank, a pioneering initiative designed to provide financing for African oil and gas projects. This innovative solution is expected to play a vital role in bridging the funding gap and driving energy growth across the continent.
According to Benedict Oramah, President/Chairman of the Board, Afreximbank, “The African Energy Bank is the first multilateral sector bank in Africa. We expect the bank to significantly contribute towards bridging the funding gap in the African energy sector. It will be open for businesses to have access to funding by February 2025. We invite you to send in your applications to be the first transaction by the Africa Energy Bank, which will be ready in a few months,” he said.
As the conference progressed, the excitement was flagrant. Deals were signed, partnerships forged, and new opportunities emerged. The African Energy Week served as a powerful channel for Africa’s energy transformation, uniting stakeholders around a shared vision of a brighter, more sustainable energy future for all Africans.
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, of the African Energy Chamber, underscored the need for a unified approach to driving Africa’s energy growth. “It is the time for us to tell the African story, written from Cape to Cairo and Kampala to Dakar. We will forge a path that shapes the future. We have work to do in Africa. We sign the baby sign so that we can drill baby drill. Let’s not stop getting projects signed,” Ayuk stated.
In a significant development, the Nigerian Presidential Advisor for Energy, Olu Verheijen, joined the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as a speaker, bringing into line Nigeria’s ambitions to drive exploration and production. Nigeria targets a $10 billion investment pipeline in the oil and gas sector. Olu Verheijen highlighted the country’s untapped potential in the energy industry and recent reforms aimed at attracting capital. She emphasized Nigeria’s historical underperformance in oil and gas production despite its wealth in the industry.
Despite having significant oil reserves, Nigeria has struggled to capitalize on its resources. The country has attracted only 4% of African oil and gas investments since 2016, while other less resource-rich nations have seen significant investment growth. Verheijen noted that Nigeria’s oil production is outpaced by countries like Brazil, which has only 30% of Nigeria’s oil reserves but produces 131% more.
To address these challenges, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced several reforms and initiatives. These include fiscal incentives targeting deep offshore and non-associated gas projects to attract investment. The government has also streamlined approval processes, reducing project timelines from 38 months to 135 days and eliminating the 40% cost premium associated with operating in Nigeria.
Furthermore, the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative is focusing on midstream and downstream investments in Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, and Electric Vehicles. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of enabling the displacement of Petrol and Diesel in three key sectors: heavy transport, decentralized power generation, and cooking.
In addition to these initiatives, the government is revamping the power sector to provide more reliable electricity access for underserved consumers. This includes improving revenue assurance and collection, tackling legacy debt, deploying seven million smart meters to reduce losses, and expanding off-grid solutions for remote communities. By 2027, Nigeria aims to ensure 20 hours of electricity daily for consumers in urban areas and industrial hubs.
Recent macroeconomic reforms, such as petrol subsidy removal and Foreign Exchange liberalization, have also been implemented to unlock Nigeria’s vast economic potential and create jobs. Under President Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria is championing reforms to drive growth and development.
Verheijen emphasized that Nigeria is open for business and invited foreign partners to participate in the country’s next chapter of growth in the energy sector. With over $1 billion unlocked across the energy value chain and two major investment projects expected by mid-2025, Nigeria is poised for significant growth in the energy sector. The government has also facilitated the transfer of onshore and shallow water assets to local companies with the capacity to grow production while supporting the transition of International Oil Companies (IOCs) into deep offshore and integrated gas.
During a pre-conference workshop, a Local Content Masterclass, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), highlighted strategies to strengthen indigenous participation in the African oil and gas industry. Led by professionals from NCDMB, the Masterclass emphasised strategies and achievements for building Nigeria’s local content capacities. Abayomi Bamidele, Head of Project Certification and Authorization at NCDMB, set the pace for the discussion by underscoring the importance of local content development. He traced the establishment of the NCDMB back to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act of 2010, which provides the framework for guiding and monitoring local content practices. “Our mandate is to implement procedures that ensure indigenous participation in Nigeria’s extractive industry,” he said.
Dokubo Philip Obongo, Manager of Institutional Strengthening at the Capacity Building Directorate at NCDMB, stretched on the industry’s present landscape, giving vital statistics: “Nigeria holds 37 billion barrels of oil reserves, 206.53 trillion cubic feet of gas, a population of 220 million – 60% of which is working-class – and a growing $374 billion GDP.”
Obongo highlighted early challenges in focusing primarily on crude oil production without adequate attention to local workforce development and machinery. Addressing these, he detailed six key pillars for promoting local content: regulatory frameworks, gap analysis, capacity building, funding, research and development (R&D) and market access.
Explaining the regulatory framework, Obongo emphasized the need for trust, transparency and clear rules, all grounded in the NOGICD Act. “The law must not only promote investments but also adapt to local realities,” he stated, noting NCDMB’s role in setting in-country value benchmarks and ensuring oversight.
On gap analysis, he stressed the importance of data. “In 2010, local content levels were below 5%. Today, we have achieved 54%, to reach 70% by 2027,” he revealed. This progress comes from monitoring and setting tangible targets.
He also addressed capacity building, which NCDMB approaches through major project implementation and structured training. “Continuous, project-based training helps equip Nigerians to handle increasingly complex industry demands,” he explained.
Progressing the discussion, Ifeanyi Ukonu Ukoha, Director of Finance and Personnel Management at NCDMB, elaborated on the outstanding pillars.
“Capital is king in supporting local content,” Ukoha said. Pointing out that the NOGICD Act mandates that 1% of upstream oil company budgets go towards local content initiatives, Ukoha explained their strategy to support energy stakeholders at NCDMB by promoting collaboration. “We’ve partnered with banks, like 50 USD million collaboration with the Nigerian Bank of Industry to support SMEs,” he stated.
Speaking on to R&D, Ukoha emphasized stimulating local innovation. “Nigeria spends only 0.6% of GDP on R&D, compared to over 3.6% in the U.S.,” he noted. NCDMB has committed 50 million USD to research, aiming to commercialize innovations and foster collaboration between industry and academia. “We need to stay ahead of industry trends through continuous innovation,” he added.
The concluding pillar, access to markets, focuses on helping local companies scale commercially. “We hold market education workshops and encourage partnerships to ensure local players can compete effectively,” Ukoha clarified. He emphasized the importance of aligning local market capabilities with the African Continental Free Trade Area while protecting investments and supporting regional growth.
At the end of the Masterclass, Ukoha reaffirmed that local content is about domestication, not nationalization. “It’s a long-term business strategy, not corporate social responsibility,” he clarified.
Meanwhile, companies from Nigeria’s indigenous firms; ND Western, Aradel Holdings, the Petrolin Group, First E&P Development Company and Waltersmith Petroman Oil Ltd., discussed their evolving business portfolios during the AEW.
The discussions explored the shifting dynamics in the Nigerian upstream sector, focusing on the trend of IOCs divesting shallow water and onshore operations in favour of deepwater acreage.
“The opportunity to step into IOC shoes in shallow water and onshore is not easy. However, the beauty of divestment is, that because it is onshore, the basic infrastructure is there. As indigenous players, it allows us to demonstrate our local know-how and play to our strengths in terms of terrain,” said Olarewaju Daramola Aradel, General Manager – Commercial, Aradel.
The session underscored the current exploration and production capacity of indigenous firms, with Nigerian independents carving out strong competitive advantages in shallow water operations and developing strategic capabilities that can be applied across the value chain. First E&P, for example, represents the first indigenous company to develop a greenfield asset in Nigerian shallow water.
“We are deeply rooted in the science of the business. We look for technologies and development concepts that drive a UDC of $5 per barrel and a UTC of $15 per barrel. We are laser-focused on execution. This has created a competitive advantage in the shallow water offshore space,” said George Toriola, Chief Strategy & Operation Officer, First E&P.
Nigerian independents are driving significant increases in gas production and discussed plans to serve local and regional markets, with the potential to expand into midstream and downstream sectors in the future.
“We are the second-largest producer and supplier of gas to the domestic market in Nigeria, as well as regional sales to West Africa. We are currently producing 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and have a work program where we intend to double that production,” said Lanre Kalejaiye, CEO of ND Western.
As for Oladapo Filani, CEO of Waltersmith Petroman Oil Ltd; “We have grown from a strictly upstream business to an integrated company with viable business lines across the oil and gas value chain.
“We are investing in targeted, viable projects that translate our oil and gas resource base into midstream gas processing and gas exports.”
On the other hand, global energy demand is anticipated to increase 27% by 2040, with fossil fuels projected to account for the lion’s share of the world’s energy mix beyond 2050. Meeting this demand will require alternative energy supplies, and Africa, with over 125 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and 620 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven gas, is uniquely positioned to drive global energy security efforts.
Central to this, the opening panel discussion at the African Energy Week, explored how African energy resources drive global energy security. With a large share of Africa’s proven oil and gas reserves unexploited and regulatory reforms strengthening the business environment across the continent, Africa has emerged as a highly competitive investment destination.
According to Atul Arya, Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global Commodity Insights, “There is no shortage of potential in Africa. The transition is going to be multidimensional and multi-fuelled. In Africa, we have seen $58 billion invested in upstream activities in 2019 and it went down to $20 billion in 2020. We hope to see it hit $58 billion in the coming years again,” he stated.
Africa’s biggest producers continue to invest heavily in exploration and production aiming to increase output and exports. In 2024, Nigeria launched its latest licensing round; energy majors have resumed exploration in Libya while Angola is preparing to launch its next offshore bid round. These efforts will drive production growth in Africa, consolidating the continent’s position as a global supplier.
“Nigeria has enormous potential. We have about 37 billion barrels of crude and 209 tcf of gas. However, we believe that we have a lot more than that. We believe that we can produce 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) within the next year. Today, we produce 1.7 million bpd. By addressing our decaying infrastructure, we can boost output,” said Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil).
Additionally, international oil companies like Chevron are driving a multi-energy approach to generate high returns and unlock new sources of sustainable energy for Africa. Liz Schwarze, Chevron’s Vice President of Global Exploration, explained “The future energy mix will have oil and gas in it for much longer. As we grow our business worldwide and reduce the carbon intensity of our operations, one of Chevron’s strategic areas is Africa. This is because there is tremendous potential, from rocks and geology to a welcoming environment. Ultimately, this will enable us to deliver energy where it is most needed.”
Moving forward, industry stakeholders and regulators discussed strategies for achieving energy security, underscoring enhanced regional collaboration and infrastructure development. To achieve long-term energy security, Africa’s upstream and downstream industry stakeholders must collaborate to develop and implement a practical roadmap for transitioning the continent’s primary energy mix toward a more sustainable, lower-carbon future.
Speaking on the subject, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, President of the African Refiners & Distributors Association and Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority of Ghana, said “The upstream and downstream must collaborate. Nothing moves without refined petroleum products. This collaboration involves both African governments and regulatory frameworks – the basic structure must be in place before people can collaborate.”
According to John Anim, Managing Director of Platform Petroleum, “Energy security is not just an economic imperative, but a foundation for stability. The demand for energy in Africa is surging at an unprecedented pace, with rapid economic growth and urbanization driving our energy needs.”
For Christophe Malet, Founder & CEO, of Astrava Ltd., “This requires Africa to address the need for incremental energy. The economy itself is about energy being transformed to create economic and social development at all levels, whether supporting industrialization or developing infrastructure.”
Members of the panel emphasized infrastructure as a crucial element in maximizing energy delivery to regional markets. This includes distribution infrastructure such as gas and product pipelines and LPG plants, aimed at promoting intra-regional trade of African crude oil and petroleum products while reducing imports.
“We have a lot of resources on the African continent – partner on those, put the infrastructure in place. This is what Africans should be looking at if they want energy security – building infrastructure within the continent while driving exploration and refining. Not importation,” said Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of APPO.
Gas was highlighted as a critical tool for achieving energy security on the continent, able to provide a reliable energy source and bridge the gap between traditional fossil fuels and renewable energy. Its versatility in power generation, industrial applications and domestic use positions it as a key component of Africa’s energy transition strategy, enabling a more stable electricity supply and promoting economic growth across the continent.
Building on energy security, global oil demand is another area of focus; global oil demand is projected to reach 120.1 million barrels per day (BPD) by 2050, while energy demand will rise 24% during the same period, says OPEC Secretary General, Haitham Al-Ghais.
Delivering a keynote address at the African Energy Week, Al-Ghais said that African producers will play a central role in meeting rising demand. “Demand will be fuelled by a world economy that is expected to more than double in size to more than $360 trillion by 2050. Driving this economic growth is the rapidly expanding world population, expected to reach 9.7 billion from the current 8 billion. Urbanization globally will continue to intensify. Over 600 million people are expected to move to new cities around the world, including Africa,” he said.
Al-Ghais spoke against the backdrop of the 18th edition of OPEC’s recently launched World Oil Outlook (WOO) which was launched in September 2024. The edition featured a review and assessment of the medium- and long-term prospects for the global oil and energy sectors. The publication offers a comprehensive analysis of global supply and demand dynamics while taking into account the relationship between energy security, energy affordability and the need to reduce emissions.
For Africa, which faces an energy crisis with over 600 million people lacking access to electricity and over 900 million people lacking access to clean cooking solutions, increasing oil and gas production is a fundamental requirement. As such, Al-Ghais emphasizes the need to increase investment in oil and gas.
“Oil and gas will remain the predominant fuels in the energy mix. To ensure security of supply to fuel this demand, our industries need to invest and boost investment levels significantly in the years to come,” he explained.
Nevertheless, Al-Ghais pointed out that “For Africa, the future looks bright. It has an estimated 125 billion barrels of proven reserves of oil. African countries must develop these resources with access to the necessary funding and technology. This is vital for the economic and social development of the continent and its people.”
On the other hand, when it comes to the climate crisis, the global oil and gas industry is part of the solution, not the problem. This was emphasized during OPEC’s roundtable discussion at the African Energy Week conference.
With energy demand projected to increase 24% between now and 2050, the roundtable discussion underscored that prioritizing investments in low-carbon technology should be top of the agenda in climate discussions. Effectively, the industry can take a leading role in reducing global greenhouse emissions through investments in carbon capture and storage technology. Collaboration with organizations such as OPEC can accelerate the dual goals of meeting rising demand while lowering global emissions.
“Our position is that climate negotiations have to take into account the principle of common differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. The Paris Agreement [on climate change] is about reducing emissions, not about choosing a source of fuel above another. It is not about leaving fossil fuels in the ground. Oil and gas are not the culprits but part of the solution,” said Haitham Al-Ghais.
Increasing crude production remains top of the agenda for many African countries. With over 600 million people living without access to electricity and 900 million without access to clean cooking solutions, the development of crude oil reserves stands to meet rising energy demand while driving economic growth.
Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri posits that the development of oil and gas can catalyze the renewable energy industry. “For countries in Africa, we cannot be told that we should remain in energy poverty, with the low industrialization that we have. To develop solar, wind and green hydrogen, you need financing. Those energy sources currently have limited investment. Our ambitions are to see how we can raise the funding required for the energy mix, using fossil fuels,” he said.
In light of the above, it’s worth exploring Afreximbank’s talks about Energy Projects Financing at the AEW.
Helen Brume, Director of Project & Asset-Based Finance at Afreximbank, presented the bank’s strategic initiatives for financing energy projects across Africa.
“With a mandate to promote trade and infrastructure on the continent, Afreximbank has grown its asset base to $37.3 billion and maintains investment-grade ratings from major agencies, including S&P and Moody’s,” explained Brume.
To boost energy investment across Africa, Afreximbank will launch the $5 billion African Energy Bank in January 2025. “Our commitment to Africa’s energy future is clear, with over 32% of our balance sheet dedicated to energy projects,” she stated. The bank has already played a pivotal role in financing key projects such as Angola’s Cabinda refinery, the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex and an LNG train project in Nigeria.
To facilitate financing, Afreximbank has set up pre-financing support services to help projects meet eligibility requirements. Brume highlighted challenges in the sector, such as capital intensity, regulatory hurdles and infrastructure deficits, noting, “Projects must demonstrate economic viability, access to markets and feedstock, risk management and experienced leadership.”
The bank’s criterion for support includes cross-border impacts and alignment with thematic focus areas like renewable energy. Brume concluded by emphasizing Afreximbank’s unique position, not only as a financier but also as an insurer through its subsidiary, AfrexInsure. “We’re here to make projects bankable and ensure their success from inception to completion,” she added.
Meanwhile, in recognition of outstanding achievements in the energy sector, the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 Awards Ceremony, was a night to remember, as 12 outstanding individuals and companies were honoured across 10 categories. The prestigious annual awards celebrate those making a lasting impact on Africa’s oil, gas, and energy sectors, driving progress toward continent-wide energy security.
Notably, the evening’s highest honour – the Mohammad S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award – was awarded to three recipients. This prestigious award recognizes a sustained, decades-long career marked by visionary leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and lifelong dedication to Africa’s energy future.
Benedict Oramah, President/Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank, was one of the recipients. With over 30 years of experience, Oramah has been instrumental in financing African energy projects that drive industrial growth, intra-African trade, and energy access.
Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), was another recipient. Under his leadership, APPO has significantly advanced the African energy sector, notably through the 2024 launch of the Africa Energy Bank.
Nikki Martin, President and CEO of EnerGeo Alliance was the third recipient. Martin has been instrumental in championing technology and data-driven strategies to boost exploration efficiency while enhancing environmental sustainability across Africa.
Other notable winners included Meg O’Neill, CEO and Managing Director of Woodside Energy, who was recognized as the Energy Person of the Year. bp was awarded the ESG Leader of the Year, while Africa Global Logistics took home the Service Provider of the Year award.
The Deal of the Year award went to Oando-NAOC for their $783 million acquisition of Eni’s 100% stake in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC). Perenco was recognized as the Local Content Champion, while the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of Angola was awarded the Reformer and Change Maker of the Year.
Woodside Energy was named the E&P Leader, and EG LNG and Perenco were joint winners of the Gas Monetization Award. TGS/PGS took home the Geoscience and Data Management Project of the Year award, and the ExxonMobil Africa STEM Challenge was won by a team of students from Angola.
These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies in Africa’s energy sector and serve as a testament to the continent’s growing influence in the global energy landscape.
At the end of African Energy Week, African leaders emphasized the continent’s crucial role in addressing the climate crisis during the closing panel of the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 conference. Looking ahead to the COP29 conference, panelists stressed the need for Africa to adopt a unique approach to the energy transition, leveraging gas to enhance energy security and fuel a cleaner future.
Ministers from the Republic of Congo and Nigeria reiterated Africa’s energy poverty, with over 600 million people lacking access to electricity and 900 million without clean cooking solutions. They argued that Africa’s priority must be energy security, with natural gas playing a key role.
Speaking exclusively to Valuechain, Ayuk pointed out “We’re not ready, but we must be ready,” referring to Africa’s goal of achieving energy security by 2030. “We don’t have a choice, you have a continent where the majority of the people are young, under 25, you cannot look at them and say we’re going to have a continent that is not ready for them.”
Ayuk also emphasized the need to reduce above-ground risk issues, such as bureaucratic delays, to accelerate project approvals and development. “We need to seal this moment with above-ground risk issues,” he said. “It shouldn’t take so long to approve a project and the time you need to build that project.”
Looking ahead to the African Energy Week 2025, Ayuk promised a “blockbuster” event that would stay true to its African roots. “We’re going to bring young people right at the heart of it,” he said. “We’re going to stay with our message: Drill Baby Drill, that’s what African Energy Week is going to be about, and we’re not changing that.”
By prioritizing energy security, reducing above-ground risk issues, and empowering young people, Africa can take charge of its energy future and become a solution to the climate crisis.
As the curtains closed on the African Energy Week 2024, a palpable sense of optimism filled the air. The conference had ignited a renewed passion for harnessing Africa’s energy potential, and the collective pledge to drive growth, reduce energy poverty, and promote sustainable development resonated deeply.
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, stood at the forefront, his voice filled with conviction. “Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation. We possess the innate potential, the intellectual capital, and the unwavering resolve to succeed. Together, we can forge an energy sector that propels our economies, uplifts our communities, and preserves our environment.”
The audience erupted into applause, their faces aglow with a shared sense of purpose. As the lights dimmed, a vibrant visual tapestry unfolded, showcasing Africa’s kaleidoscopic cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and pioneering energy initiatives. The display culminated in a powerful affirmation: “Africa’s energy future is ours to shape.”
At this moment, the African Energy Week 2024 conference transcended mere rhetoric, becoming a testament to the continent’s unyielding spirit and its capacity to shape a brighter, more sustainable energy future.