10 – 13 October 2023
CTICC 2, Cape Town, South Africa
Africa Oil Week (AOW) is the premium and most established forum for stimulating deals and transaction in the African upstream. For 29 years, we’ve united serious decision-makers across the entire oil and gas value chain to facilitate new business and joint-venture opportunities.
Our active community of deal makers include, African governments, international and national oil companies, independents, C&G communities, service providers and investors, who depend on us to provide a collaborative stage to connect, share intelligence on enabling policy for capital and investment, licenses and bid rounds, to help move projects forward and inform their long-term business strategy in the African upstream.
Our mission with this year’s programme is to advocate for Africa to develop its oil and gas sector with strong carbon management strategies that are sustainable and to facilitate equitable transactions that make positive global impact, and a legacy of socio-economic development across the African continent.
Day
Location
Session
Monday 09 October 16:00 - 23:00 V&A Waterfront
Networking
The Africa Oil Week welcome reception is an eagerly anticipated event that sets the stage for this premier industry gathering. It offers attendees a fantastic opportunity to mingle, connect, and foster valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere with stunning views of Cape Town. As delegates from around the world converge to share insights, innovations, and strategies, the welcome reception serves as the perfect icebreaker, enabling participants to meet new faces and reconnect with industry peers.
Tuesday 10 October 09:00 - 09:10 Stage A
Plenary
Broadcast Journalist, Neko Incorporated
Tuesday 10 October 09:10 - 09:30 Stage A
Plenary
Minister of Mineral & Energy Resources, Republic of South Africa
Tuesday 10 October 09:30 - 09:45 Stage A
Plenary
Speaker TBA
Tuesday 10 October 09:45 - 10:00 Stage A
Plenary
Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Equatorial Guinea
Tuesday 10 October 10:00 - 10:15 Stage A
Plenary
President Offshore Atlantic Basin, SLB
Tuesday 10 October 10:15 - 10:45 Stage A
Plenary
A Q&A with Africa’s thought leaders shaping the future of finance and energy. Interviewer: David Parkinson, Vice President, Wood Mackenzie
Africa’s strategies to build a high-energy future are as diverse as the continent but all share one common challenge: access to capital. In today’s world, accessing cheap financing requires true ingenuity and competitiveness while balancing local priorities with global scrutiny. In this Q&A, we bring you the perspectives from Africa’s most influential thought leaders shaping the future of finance and energy.
A Q&A with Africa’s thought leaders shaping the future of finance and energy.
Africa’s strategies to build a high-energy future are as diverse as the continent but all share one common challenge: access to capital. In today’s world, accessing cheap financing requires true ingenuity and competitiveness while balancing local priorities with global scrutiny. In this Q&A, we bring you the perspectives from Africa’s most influential thought leaders shaping the future of finance and energy.
Interviewer: David Parkinson, Vice President, Wood Mackenzie
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgManaging Director: Energy & Natural Resources, Standard Chartered Bank
Chairman, Tullow
Tuesday 10 October 10:45 - 11:00 Stage A
Plenary
Tuesday 10 October 11:00 - 11:15 Stage A
Plenary
CEO, Azule Energy
Tuesday 10 October 11:15 - 12:00 Stage A
Plenary
According to various industry estimations, oil will peak around 2040 – possibly reaching 114 million barrels per day – but the international community will continue to require hydrocarbons as we transition into year 2050. This being the case, how can African countries adapt to remain competitive and position their upstream markets as the supply base of choice?
According to various industry estimations, oil will peak around 2040 – possibly reaching 114 million barrels per day – but the international community will continue to require hydrocarbons as we transition into year 2050. This being the case, how can African countries adapt to remain competitive and position their upstream markets as the supply base of choice?
CEO, Welligence Energy Analytics
MD/CEO, Aradel Holdings Plc
Global Head, Energy and Infrastructure, Standard Group
Head of Upstream, Eni
SVP Head of Operations Africa, Equinor
CEO, Tullow Oil
Tuesday 10 October 12:00 - 12:15 Stage A
Plenary
Hon. Dr. Abdirizak Omar Mohamed
Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Federal Republic of Somalia
Tuesday 10 October 12:15 - 13:00 Stage A
Plenary
Since 2019, Total Energies’ discoveries in the Outeniqua Basin has positioned South Africa as a new exploration frontier and redrew the cards of the country’s energy security scenario. Newly found reserves can support decarbonization and industrialization at home, while encouraging additional exploration in frontier basins to the West (Orange Basin) and to the East (South Outeniqua). Meanwhile, onshore exploration and development is picking up: South Africa became an LNG producer in 2022 and is witnessing growing exploration for shallow conventional and coal-bed methane (CBM) gas.
Since 2019, Total Energies’ discoveries in the Outeniqua Basin has positioned South Africa as a new exploration frontier and redrew the cards of the country’s energy security scenario. Newly found reserves can support decarbonization and industrialization at home, while encouraging additional exploration in frontier basins to the West (Orange Basin) and to the East (South Outeniqua). Meanwhile, onshore exploration and development is picking up: South Africa became an LNG producer in 2022 and is witnessing growing exploration for shallow conventional and coal-bed methane (CBM) gas.
Chief Operations Officer (COO), Petroleum Agency SA
Group COO, CEF
CEO, Strategic Fuel Fund
Deputy Director General, Mining, Minerals and Energy Policy Development, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
CEO, PetroSA
Tuesday 10 October 13:00 - 14:00 Stage A
Plenary
Tuesday 10 October 14:00 - 14:45 Stage A
Plenary
In this session, the Angolan Ministry and ANPG will set out objectives for the 2023/4 licence round and how the concessioning of their 10 onshore oil blocks will help the country discover new resources to attract investment and drive innovation. Government Opening remarks: Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum, Angola
Moderator: Senior representative, Deloitte
In this session, the Angolan Ministry and ANPG will set out objectives for the 2023/4 licence round and how the concessioning of their 10 onshore oil blocks will help the country discover new resources to attract investment and drive innovation.
Government Opening remarks: Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum, Angola
Moderator: Senior representative, Deloitte
Paulino Fernando de Carvalho Jerónimo
CEO, ANPG
Tuesday 10 October 14:00 - 16:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources of the Federal Republic of Somalia
Tuesday 10 October 14:45 - 15:15 Stage A
Plenary
To be competitive in today’s energy world, E&P companies in Africa must embrace new business models and navigate complex regulatory, operational, and technical realities. As Africa’s upstream landscape evolves, we bring you two of the continent’s most active E&P players and two of sub-Saharan Africa's largest oil producing countries to talk about their approach to developing Africa’s natural resources. Interviewer: Mansur Mohammed, Head of West Africa Upstream Content, Sub-Saharan Africa Oil & Gas, Wood Mackenzie
To be competitive in today’s energy world, E&P companies in Africa must embrace new business models and navigate complex regulatory, operational, and technical realities. As Africa’s upstream landscape evolves, we bring you two of the continent’s most active E&P players and two of sub-Saharan Africa's largest oil producing countries to talk about their approach to developing Africa’s natural resources.
Interviewer: Mansur Mohammed, Head of West Africa Upstream Content, Sub-Saharan Africa Oil & Gas, Wood Mackenzie
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgCEO, Azule Energy
Executive Director Oando Plc & COO, Oando Energy Resources
Tuesday 10 October 15:15 - 16:00 Stage A
Plenary
The recent discovery of hydrocarbon prospects along Namibia’s offshore borders has brought exciting investment opportunities, which could lead to considerable oil revenue for this diverse, new energy hub. As E&P companies maintain their pursuit of the deep offshore Orange Basin, we invite stakeholders to share how we learn from the past to ensure that these new discoveries are equitable and provide social economic benefits to the region.
The recent discovery of hydrocarbon prospects along Namibia’s offshore borders has brought exciting investment opportunities, which could lead to considerable oil revenue for this diverse, new energy hub. As E&P companies maintain their pursuit of the deep offshore Orange Basin, we invite stakeholders to share how we learn from the past to ensure that these new discoveries are equitable and provide social economic benefits to the region.
Country Manager for Namibia, Chevron
Country Chairman, Shell Namibia
Petroleum Commissioner, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Republic of Namibia
Tuesday 10 October 16:00 - 16:15 Stage A
Plenary
CEO, Seplat Energy
Tuesday 10 October 16:00 - 17:30 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Group Chairperson, CEFF
Board Chairperson, Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF)
Tuesday 10 October 16:15 - 17:00 Stage A
Plenary
The MSGBC basin, encompassing the waters from Mauritania, Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry, holds sizeable offshore oil and gas reserves. Known to offer a favourable investment climate, this region is positioned to be one of the most exciting areas for oil & gas activity this decade. In 2024, both the $4.8 billion Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project in Mauritania/Senegal and the Sangomar Offshore Oil Project in Senegal will be commissioned, while a wildcat well will be drilled offshore Guinea Bissau. In this session, Ministers and senior government from the MSGBC Basin gather to discuss how these mega projects will deliver sustainable economic transformation for the region.
The MSGBC basin, encompassing the waters from Mauritania, Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry, holds sizeable offshore oil and gas reserves. Known to offer a favourable investment climate, this region is positioned to be one of the most exciting areas for oil & gas activity this decade. In 2024, both the $4.8 billion Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project in Mauritania/Senegal and the Sangomar Offshore Oil Project in Senegal will be commissioned, while a wildcat well will be drilled offshore Guinea Bissau. In this session, Ministers and senior government from the MSGBC Basin gather to discuss how these mega projects will deliver sustainable economic transformation for the region.
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgDirector Business Development Africa - Med and Middle East, TGS
Hon. Aissatou Sophie Gladima Siby
Minister of Petroleum & Energy, Republic of Senegal
Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Republic of the Gambia
Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, Republic of Guinea - Bissau
Director General of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Petrol, Mines and Energy, Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Director General, Société Nationale des Petroles (SONAP), Republic of Guinea
Tuesday 10 October 17:00 - 17:45 Stage A
Plenary
Africa’s oil and gas can be a conduit for its development, if delivered on an equitable basis through a focus on local content and domestic value creation. Achieving stronger stakeholder collaboration between government and private sector is paramount to ensure oil and gas can deliver a legacy of prosperity and economic benefits to host countries.
Africa’s oil and gas can be a conduit for its development, if delivered on an equitable basis through a focus on local content and domestic value creation. Achieving stronger stakeholder collaboration between government and private sector is paramount to ensure oil and gas can deliver a legacy of prosperity and economic benefits to host countries.
Energy Executive l Board Advisor l Strategist & Innovator, Manup
Chief Executive Officer , Aker Energy Ghana Limited
Managing Director Central, East and South Africa, Schlumberger
VP Corporate Relations for Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, Shell
Sales & Commercial Executive; Managing Director East Africa, Baker Hughes
Tuesday 10 October 17:30 - 18:30 CTICC2
Networking
Tuesday 10 October 17:45 - 17:45 Stage A
Plenary
Tuesday 10 October 19:00 - 11:00 V&A Waterfront
Networking
Open to all! Connect and engage with delegates at the evening networking reception hosted by AOW.
Wednesday 11 October 08:55 - 09:00 Stage A
Gas Forum
Broadcast Journalist, Neko Incorporated
Wednesday 11 October 09:00 - 09:15 Stage A
Gas Forum
Wednesday 11 October 09:15 - 09:30 Stage A
Gas Forum
Speaker TBA
Wednesday 11 October 09:30 - 10:15 Stage A
Gas Forum
Africa’s biggest oil producer is in the middle of a complete overhaul of its energy sector following the adoption of the Petroleum Industry Act in 2021, the Electricity Act in 2023, and the recent removal of its multi-billion dollars gasoline subsidies. To grow output back to the 2 million barrels per day threshold and boost gas supply, Nigeria must now sanction long-delayed offshore projects while resolving its onshore security crisis.
Africa’s biggest oil producer is in the middle of a complete overhaul of its energy sector following the adoption of the Petroleum Industry Act in 2021, the Electricity Act in 2023, and the recent removal of its multi-billion dollars gasoline subsidies. To grow output back to the 2 million barrels per day threshold and boost gas supply, Nigeria must now sanction long-delayed offshore projects while resolving its onshore security crisis.
General Manager, Commercial, Oando Energy Resources
Executive Commissioner, Exploration and Acreage Management
Group Managing Director, SLB West Africa
Wednesday 11 October 10:00 - 12:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: Petrosen, SONAP, AGC, Petroguin
Wednesday 11 October 10:15 - 10:45 Stage A
Gas Forum
African gas has become a much sought-after commodity given current geopolitical shocks and strong projected demand from global markets over the coming decades. But at the same time, investors must ensure that new gas projects also work for African local economies and value-creation. This Q&A unpacks the opportunities and challenges of building balanced and value accretive gas markets by giving stage to some of the industry’s most influential thought leaders. Interviewer: Gavin Thompson, Vice chair EMEA, SVP Research, Wood Mackenzie
African gas has become a much sought-after commodity given current geopolitical shocks and strong projected demand from global markets over the coming decades. But at the same time, investors must ensure that new gas projects also work for African local economies and value-creation. This Q&A unpacks the opportunities and challenges of building balanced and value accretive gas markets by giving stage to some of the industry’s most influential thought leaders.
Interviewer: Gavin Thompson, Vice chair EMEA, SVP Research, Wood Mackenzie
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgChairman , TPDC
CEO, Ghana National Petroleum Company
Wednesday 11 October 10:45 - 11:00 Stage A
Gas Forum
Wednesday 11 October 11:00 - 11:45 Stage A
Gas Forum
As valuable as gas is for Africa, its potential as a transition fuel is yet to be truly actualised. According to the IEA, tapping into Africa’s undeveloped gas reserves could add an additional 90 bcm per year by 2030, around two-thirds for domestic needs, and the rest for export. Given that potential, how can African nations build roadmaps for domestic gas monetization whilst balancing export demands?
As valuable as gas is for Africa, its potential as a transition fuel is yet to be truly actualised. According to the IEA, tapping into Africa’s undeveloped gas reserves could add an additional 90 bcm per year by 2030, around two-thirds for domestic needs, and the rest for export. Given that potential, how can African nations build roadmaps for domestic gas monetization whilst balancing export demands?
Chief Gas Officer, African Development Bank
Global Head, Energy and Infrastructure, Standard Group
CEO, ND Western
Managing Director, Eni Rovuma Basin
CEO, Seplat Energy
Vice President and Country Manager for Tanzania, Equinor
Wednesday 11 October 11:45 - 12:30 Stage A
Gas Forum
Côte d’Ivoire’s proven reserves have the potential for it to become a major offshore oil producer in West Africa. While the country is a well-established producer, output is set to significantly grow once Eni starts developing its 2.5bn barrels of oil and 3.3 Tcf of gas discovered at Baleine. Beyond Baleine, Côte d’Ivoire has significant exploration potential and several discoveries waiting to be developed. What’s next for the country and how is policy helping to build local content while drawing investments into E&P? Government Opening remarks: Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Cote d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire’s proven reserves have the potential for it to become a major offshore oil producer in West Africa. While the country is a well-established producer, output is set to significantly grow once Eni starts developing its 2.5bn barrels of oil and 3.3 Tcf of gas discovered at Baleine. Beyond Baleine, Côte d’Ivoire has significant exploration potential and several discoveries waiting to be developed. What’s next for the country and how is policy helping to build local content while drawing investments into E&P?
Government Opening remarks: Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Cote d’Ivoire
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgManaging Director, ENI Côte d'Ivoire
Wednesday 11 October 12:00 - 02:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: ANPG
Wednesday 11 October 12:30 - 13:00 Stage A
Gas Forum
This panel aims to discuss the pros and cons of both infrastructure-led ILX and Frontier Exploration strategies. Participants will discuss the geoscience and investment needs underpinning these two strategies, and the relative challenges in developing value in diverse markets where there are opportunities for both. How do the strategies of IOCs and NOCs compare, and how can data support effective decision making to reduce the risk of stranded assets and improve reserve positions in each context.
This panel aims to discuss the pros and cons of both infrastructure-led ILX and Frontier Exploration strategies. Participants will discuss the geoscience and investment needs underpinning these two strategies, and the relative challenges in developing value in diverse markets where there are opportunities for both. How do the strategies of IOCs and NOCs compare, and how can data support effective decision making to reduce the risk of stranded assets and improve reserve positions in each context.
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgEAME Consultant, EnerGeo Alliance
Executive Vice President Sales and Services , PGS
Vice President of Marketing, Shearwater
Executive Vice President, Eastern Hemisphere, TGS
Wednesday 11 October 13:00 - 14:00 Stage A
Networking
Wednesday 11 October 14:00 - 16:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: Namcor
Wednesday 11 October 14:00 - 14:45 Stage A
Gas Forum
Following its initial growth cycle that started with the commissioning of the Jubilee, TEN and SGN fields by Tullow Oil and Eni last decade, Ghana is determined to take its industry to the next level. Existing operators are currently involved in significant brownfield expansions to mitigate production decline and monetise gas, thereby enhancing the sustainability of their assets while making more energy available for Ghana’s industries and households. But more is on the table as new offshore hubs progress towards FID and delayed exploration programmes are put back on the table. In this session, we invite the government of Ghana and its operators to discuss future drilling campaigns, plans to unlock Ghana’s local and regional gas potential, and the outlook for the country’s upstream sector. Government Opening remarks: Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Republic of Ghana
Following its initial growth cycle that started with the commissioning of the Jubilee, TEN and SGN fields by Tullow Oil and Eni last decade, Ghana is determined to take its industry to the next level.
Existing operators are currently involved in significant brownfield expansions to mitigate production decline and monetise gas, thereby enhancing the sustainability of their assets while making more energy available for Ghana’s industries and households. But more is on the table as new offshore hubs progress towards FID and delayed exploration programmes are put back on the table.
In this session, we invite the government of Ghana and its operators to discuss future drilling campaigns, plans to unlock Ghana’s local and regional gas potential, and the outlook for the country’s upstream sector.
Government Opening remarks: Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Republic of Ghana
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgManaging Director, Ghana Petroleum Commission
CEO, Ghana National Petroleum Company
Managing Director: Ghana, Tullow
Wednesday 11 October 14:00 - 14:05 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Senior representative, NVentures
Wednesday 11 October 14:05 - 14:20 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Managing Director, LAB Energy Advisors
Wednesday 11 October 14:20 - 14:35 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Senior representative, PGS
Wednesday 11 October 14:35 - 14:50 Stage B
Prospect Forum
VP of Exploration, Coastline Exploration LTD
Wednesday 11 October 14:45 - 15:30 Stage A
Gas Forum
African gas reserves are becoming increasingly attractive in the wake of global geopolitical shocks, strong demand prospects, and the need to secure global supply. However, new create additional value for local economies. How can Africa balance lucrative export revenues with the development of its own domestic gas markets?
African gas reserves are becoming increasingly attractive in the wake of global geopolitical shocks, strong demand prospects, and the need to secure global supply. However, new create additional value for local economies. How can Africa balance lucrative export revenues with the development of its own domestic gas markets?
Partner and Co-Head of Africa Practice Group, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Director General, Petroleum Upstream
Technical Director, Chariot Ltd
COO,, Srategic Fuel Fund (SFF)
VP SSA, Welligence Energy Analytics
Wednesday 11 October 14:50 - 15:05 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Vice President - Commercial and Subsurface, Tower Resources
Wednesday 11 October 15:05 - 15:20 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Exploration Director, Petronor E&P AS
Wednesday 11 October 15:20 - 15:35 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Geoscience Advisor, Sub-Saharan Africa – EDA, CGG
Wednesday 11 October 15:30 - 16:15 Stage A
Gas Forum
Cross border gas transmission pipelines provide a vital service in linking sources of supply and consumers both within Africa and from Africa to Europe. These pipelines provide opportunities for producers, increase security of supply for consumers, and offer investment opportunities for an investors seeking a particular asset class. In this session we consider the experience of stakeholders in existing cross border gas pipelines, ROMPCO (Mozambique – South Africa) and GME (Morocco- Spain) and explore the potential for new international pipelines.
Cross border gas transmission pipelines provide a vital service in linking sources of supply and consumers both within Africa and from Africa to Europe. These pipelines provide opportunities for producers, increase security of supply for consumers, and offer investment opportunities for an investors seeking a particular asset class.
In this session we consider the experience of stakeholders in existing cross border gas pipelines, ROMPCO (Mozambique – South Africa) and GME (Morocco- Spain) and explore the potential for new international pipelines.
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgHead of Commercials - Energy Advisory, SLR Consulting
CEO, ROMPCO
Director of Promotion and Hydrocarbon Asset Management, ONHYM
GM, iGAS Operations
Oil & Gas Coverage, Southern Africa, Standard Bank
Wednesday 11 October 15:35 - 15:50 Stage B
Prospect Forum
VP Global New Ventures, Searcher
Wednesday 11 October 15:50 - 16:05 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Chief Technical Officer, LekOil
Wednesday 11 October 16:00 - 17:30 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: GNPC
Wednesday 11 October 16:15 - 17:00 Stage A
Networking
Wednesday 11 October 16:20 - 16:35 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Senior Advisor, Multiplan
Wednesday 11 October 16:30 - 16:50 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Senior representative, Shearwater
Wednesday 11 October 16:30 - 17:45 Stage A
Gas Forum
Oil and Gas companies are growing more concerned about diversity and inclusion and are refining business models to focus on value-driven initiatives as data indicates a fast declining, ageing workforce, widening skills gap and imbalances in gender parity. This panel will explore how companies are prioritising and aligning budgets to meet human capital requirements.
Oil and Gas companies are growing more concerned about diversity and inclusion and are refining business models to focus on value-driven initiatives as data indicates a fast declining, ageing workforce, widening skills gap and imbalances in gender parity. This panel will explore how companies are prioritising and aligning budgets to meet human capital requirements.
Independent Board, Director, ReconAfrica
Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary,, Oando PLC
Director External Affairs & Sustainability, Seplat Energy
Chief Sales Officer, NOV
GM Human Resources & Admin, LEKOIL
Wednesday 11 October 16:35 - 16:50 Stage B
Prospect Forum
President & Chief Executive Officer, ReconAfrica
Wednesday 11 October 17:30 - 17:30 Stage B
Prospect Forum
Wednesday 11 October 17:30 - 18:30 CTICC2
Networking
Wednesday 11 October 19:00 - 23:00 V&A Waterfront
Networking
Open to all! Connect and engage with delegates at the evening networking reception hosted by Azule Energy
Thursday 12 October 09:00 - 09:10 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
PVE Consulting & Speaker, NVentures
Thursday 12 October 09:00 - 09:15 Stage B
Finance and M&A Forum
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
Thursday 12 October 09:10 - 09:30 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
The Africa Independents Forum provides a select number of independent, indigenous, and local African companies with assets across the continent to showcase exploration and development and gain enhanced exposure to the wider oil and gas industry, key financial markets, and investors
GM Commercial, Aradel Holdings Plc
Thursday 12 October 09:15 - 10:00 Stage B
Finance and M&A Forum
For buyers wanting to invest in Africa, access to capital (both debt and equity) is proving more challenging whilst several of oil majors and national oil companies look to run disposal processes. As traditional commercial bank financiers continue to make global announcements about reducing their exposure to oil & gas globally, and given that most (if not all) acquisitions of big packages of African upstream assets will require debt across the line, is it available and where is it going to come from?
For buyers wanting to invest in Africa, access to capital (both debt and equity) is proving more challenging whilst several of oil majors and national oil companies look to run disposal processes. As traditional commercial bank financiers continue to make global announcements about reducing their exposure to oil & gas globally, and given that most (if not all) acquisitions of big packages of African upstream assets will require debt across the line, is it available and where is it going to come from?
Partner, Watson Farley & William
Group Chief Financial Officer, Oando Plc
Director - Head of Natural Resource - Finance Team, Deutsche Bank
Group COO, CEF
CFO, Azule Energy
Vice President, Africa Finance Corporation
Thursday 12 October 09:30 - 09:50 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
Commercial Director, Capricorn Energy Ltd
Thursday 12 October 09:50 - 10:10 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
The Africa Independents Forum provides a select number of independent, indigenous, and local African companies with assets across the continent to showcase exploration and development and gain enhanced exposure to the wider oil and gas industry, key financial markets, and investors
Managing Director, Invictus Energy Ltd
Thursday 12 October 10:00 - 10:45 Stage B
Finance and M&A Forum
In this session we invite CFOs and lenders to share their thoughts on raising debt in challenging jurisdictions – successes and lessons learnt.
Managing Partner, Olaniwunajayi
CFO, Afentra
Head of Upstream Finance, Trafigura
CFO, Africa Oil
BP Finance, Crude Oil Originator, BP
Thursday 12 October 10:00 - 11:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: NUPRC
Thursday 12 October 10:10 - 10:30 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
The Africa Independents Forum provides a select number of independent, indigenous, and local African companies with assets across the continent to showcase exploration and development and gain enhanced exposure to the wider oil and gas industry, key financial markets, and investors
General Counsel, ND Western
Thursday 12 October 10:30 - 10:50 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
The Africa Independents Forum provides a select number of independent, indigenous, and local African companies with assets across the continent to showcase exploration and development and gain enhanced exposure to the wider oil and gas industry, key financial markets, and investors
President & Chief Executive Officer, ReconAfrica
Thursday 12 October 10:45 - 11:00 Stage B
Finance and M&A Forum
Thursday 12 October 10:50 - 11:10 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
The Africa Independents Forum provides a select number of independent, indigenous, and local African companies with assets across the continent to showcase exploration and development and gain enhanced exposure to the wider oil and gas industry, key financial markets, and investors
Commercial Director, Capricorn Energy Ltd
Thursday 12 October 11:00 - 11:15 Stage B
Finance and M&A Forum
Lessons from a Nigerian Indigenous Operator
Vice President Corporate Finance, Green Energy International Ltd
Thursday 12 October 11:10 - 11:30 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
CFO, Afentra
Thursday 12 October 11:15 - 12:00 Stage B
Finance and M&A Forum
As African operators and asset owners seek to raise billions to grow oil & gas production and expand energy infrastructure, global competition to access capital is intensifying. For most investors and financiers, projects must demonstrate their compliance with global ESG standards and alignment with a lower carbon future to be attractive. What does that mean for African oil & gas projects?
As African operators and asset owners seek to raise billions to grow oil & gas production and expand energy infrastructure, global competition to access capital is intensifying. For most investors and financiers, projects must demonstrate their compliance with global ESG standards and alignment with a lower carbon future to be attractive. What does that mean for African oil & gas projects?
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
GM, Commercial & Corporate Finance at Seplat Energy Plc
Senior Advisor, ICA Finance
Partner, EMEIA Energy and Resources, Ernst & Young LLP
Senior Vice President Financial Advisory, Africa Finance Corporation
Thursday 12 October 11:30 - 11:50 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
The Africa Independents Forum provides a select number of independent, indigenous, and local African companies with assets across the continent to showcase exploration and development and gain enhanced exposure to the wider oil and gas industry, key financial markets, and investors
Chief Technical Officer, LekOil
Thursday 12 October 11:50 - 15:30 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
The Africa Independents Forum provides a select number of independent, indigenous, and local African companies with assets across the continent to showcase exploration and development and gain enhanced exposure to the wider oil and gas industry, key financial markets, and investors
General Counsel, Maurel & Prom
Thursday 12 October 12:00 - 13:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: SNPC Congo
Thursday 12 October 12:00 - 13:00 Stage B
Finance and M&A Forum
African M&A has continued to be active and has drawn in new market entrants. However, there have also been challenges with deals taking greatly extended periods to close.
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
CFO, Aradel Holdings Plc
Director - Resources & Energy, Absa
Director of Strategy - Commercial and Business Development, Tullow Oil
Director EMEA, Evercore
Head of Producers & Finance, BP
Thursday 12 October 13:00 - 14:00 Stage B
Finance and M&A Forum
Thursday 12 October 14:00 - 15:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: TPDC
Thursday 12 October 15:00 - 16:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: UNOC
Thursday 12 October 15:30 - 16:30 Stage A
Africa Independents Forum
Thursday 12 October 16:00 - 17:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Led by: Petroci
Thursday 12 October 16:00 - 16:45 Stage A
Technology Forum
How can technology drive down cost, increase efficiency and ensure that Africa’s oil and gas sector develops strong carbon management strategies that attracts international capital. This panel brings together government, oil field service companies and EPCs to outline how innovation and technology can improve margins and decarbonize exploration and production.
Moderator: Senior representative, World Bank (GGFR)
Chief Sales Officer, NOV
Global Low-Carbon Technology Marketing Manager, SLB
Vice President EMEA, Baker Hughes
Thursday 12 October 16:45 - 17:00 Stage A
Technology Forum
FPSO Agogo - Leading the Way Towards Lower Emissions
SVP Business Development, Yinson
Thursday 12 October 17:00 - 17:15 Stage A
Technology Forum
Unearth Africa's Subsurface with CGG’s Cutting-edge Seismic Imaging Technologies to Optimise the Value of Data Extraction and Mitigate Exploration Risk
Business Development Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa – EDA, CGG
Thursday 12 October 17:15 - 17:30 Stage A
Technology Forum
A presentation showcasing how innovation and technology are improving margins and reducing carbon emissions in African E&P.
Thursday 12 October 17:30 - 17:30 Stage A
Technology Forum
Thursday 12 October 17:30 - 18:30 CTICC2
Networking
Thursday 12 October 19:00 - 23:00 V&A Waterfront
Networking
Open to all! Connect and engage with delegates at the evening networking reception hosted by AOW
Thursday 12 October 23:00 - 12:00 National Showcase Stage (Level 1)
National Showcases
Morocco’s Oil and Gas Exploration Potential and Opportunities
Director of Promotion and Hydrocarbon Asset Management, ONHYM
Friday 13 October 12:30 - 16:00 V&A Waterfront
Networking
The Africa Oil Week Farewell Beach Braai is the perfect closing note to this dynamic and informative conference. With the week's worth of discussions, presentations, and networking behind us, this beachside barbecue offers attendees a last chance to network but also unwind, reflect, and say their goodbyes in a relaxed and picturesque setting.
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