- AEW 2025 will focus on upstream oil and gas, energy infrastructure, energy transition, finance and investment, and power sector growth.
- Energy investments are flowing into West Africa (oil and gas exploration), Southern Africa (LNG and hydrogen projects) and North Africa (gas-to-power initiatives).
Africa is on the brink of a major energy transformation, and African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 will serve as the driving force behind this revolution.
Hosted by EnergyCapital & Power, this premier industry event will bring together policymakers, global investors, and energy leaders in Cape Town to discuss Africa’s role as the next global energy powerhouse.
AEW 2025 will focus on key topics such as:
- Upstream oil & gas – Expanding exploration and production opportunities.
- Energy infrastructure – Strengthening distribution networks and refining capacity.
- The energy transition – Balancing fossil fuel investments with renewables.
- Finance & investment – Unlocking capital for Africa’s energy projects.
- Power sector growth – Enhancing electricity access across the continent.
With Africa’s oil and gas investments set to reach $43 billion in 2025 and $54 billion by 2030, the event will offer a dedicated Energy Finance Stage to address funding strategies, cross-border financing, and investment trends.
This year’s AEW will introduce special forums and roundtables that explore Africa’s energy opportunities on a global scale:
- G20 Energy Leaders Roundtable – Addressing Africa’s position in the global energy market.
- OPEC & BRICS Roundtables – Evaluating partnerships and policy impacts.
- COP30 Dialogue – Preparing Africa’s strategy for global climate discussions.
- African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner – Recognising top industry innovators.
Africa is seeing unprecedented energy investments across key regions:
- West Africa (Nigeria, Senegal, Mauritania) – Dominating oil and gas exploration.
- Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique) – Leading LNG and hydrogen projects.
- North Africa (Algeria, Egypt) – Driving gas-to-power initiatives.
At AEW 2025, the Upstream E&P Forum will explore the continent’s deepwater potential, LNG expansion, and new onshore basins to watch. Meanwhile, the Energy Transition Stage will focus on Africa’s renewable energy shift from green hydrogen to solar and wind innovations.
“Africa is on the cusp of an energy revolution, and AEW: Invest in African Energies is where the deals that will define our continent’s future are made,” NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, stated.
As Africa strives to bridge the energy gap, AEW 2025 will highlight solutions for powering its future. The Powering Africa Stage will host expert discussions on energy security, grid expansion, and integrating renewables into national power grids.