Oil & Gas

The upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum will spotlight a pivotal discussion on “Advancing Africa’s LNG Potential: Overcoming Infrastructure and Investment Challenges,” sponsored by Perenco. As global demand for natural gas continues to surge, Africa’s vast reserves and geographic advantage position it as a critical future supplier—provided that key hurdles like infrastructure deficits, regulatory uncertainties, and financing gaps are adequately addressed. This panel aims to catalyze solutions to unlock Africa’s LNG potential at scale.

Moderated by Jacqueline Chinwe, a Global Future Energy Leader, the panel will convene a distinguished lineup of industry leaders from across the LNG value chain. Featured speakers include Julius Rone of UTM Offshore, Mario Bello of Eni, Dominique Gadelle of TechnipEnergies, and Denis Chatelan of Perenco. Their insights will center on strategies to de-risk investments, deploy blended finance models, and strengthen regulatory frameworks—all aimed at ensuring bankable, commercially viable LNG projects across the continent.

Set for May 13-14, 2025 in Paris, IAE 2025 offers a unique platform for connecting global investors with African energy markets. The exclusive forum features two days of intensive engagement with project developers, investors, policymakers, and energy executives. Participants can expect high-level networking opportunities, strategic dialogues, and actionable insights. For more details, visit www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com or contact sales@energycapitalpower.com to sponsor or register.

Africa’s natural gas sector is gaining international traction, particularly in nations such as Nigeria, Mozambique, Senegal, Mauritania, and the Republic of the Congo. According to the African Energy Chamber’s 2025 Outlook, natural gas will represent 40% of the continent’s oil and gas CAPEX by 2030. Projects like the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Phase 2 and Yakaar-Teranga in Senegal, along with Eni’s Congo LNG, are set to expand regional production and export capacity, while promoting domestic gas-to-power solutions. These developments are central to both Africa’s energy independence and the global clean energy transition.