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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Calls for Greater Global South Cooperation at Third Global South Think Tanks Dialogue

Held in Shanghai, the event convened policymakers, scholars and stakeholders from across the Global South to discuss strategies for advancing economic growth, cooperation and development

Stronger cooperation among Global South nations is becoming increasingly urgent as countries seek new pathways to accelerate development, expand trade and strengthen long-term economic resilience. For Africa, strengthened ties among Global South nations is particularly valuable, offering a viable solution to unlocking the continent’s natural and mineral wealth and allowing…

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Eco-Navitas Alliance Ignites Fresh Momentum in Africa’s Exploration Landscape

The African Energy Chamber supports Eco Atlantic’s alliance with Navitas Petroleum, whose dual farm-in options across South Africa’s Block 1 CBK and Guyana’s Orinduik Block reinforce investor confidence and mark a decisive boost for Africa’s upstream resurgence

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly supports Eco Atlantic’s newly announced Strategic Partnership with Navitas Petroleum, which stands to reinvigorate exploration activity across Southern Africa and reinforce investor confidence in the continent’s most prospective offshore basins. Signed on December 3, 2025, the framework and option agreements mark a major…

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A Major Win for Namibia as ReconAfrica Delivers Kavango West 1X Hydrocarbon Discovery

The African Energy Chamber applauds ReconAfrica’s successful results at the Kavango West 1X well, marking a significant step forward for onshore exploration, job creation and long-term energy development in Namibia

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly welcomes the announcement by Reconnaissance Energy Africa of a successful hydrocarbon encounter at the Kavango West 1X well on Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 73, onshore Namibia. The results represent one of the most meaningful milestones yet for the country’s onshore energy potential and…

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Congo’s Upstream Expansion Signals New Era for Central Africa’s Energy Future

With Congo LNG Phase 2 starting operations, Congo is gearing-up for accelerated upstream growth

The Republic of Congo is entering a period of rapid growth, with upstream expansion across both the oil and natural gas industries positioning the country as a strategic anchor for Central Africa’s energy development. With the start of operations at Congo LNG Phase 2, goals to reach 500,000 barrels per…

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The Surge in Gas Production and Africa’s Path to Economic Transformation (By NJ Ayuk)

If African nations can collectively support upstream scalability, midstream connectivity, and downstream certainty, gas production will not merely surge — it will transform the entire continent for the better

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Natural gas will be a pivotal component of Africa’s energy future as it is uniquely poised for growth despite the move toward a surplus liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply in the global gas cycle. As detailed in the African Energy Chamber’s…

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Angola Launches New Gas Consortium (NGC) Project, Unlocking New Era of Non-Associated Gas Development

Angola has advanced its gas sector with the launch of the Soyo non-associated gas plant and ongoing exploration, unlocking growth, diversification, and economic and social opportunities nationwide

Angola has officially launched its first dedicated non-associated gas project, the New Gas Consortium (NGC) Gas Treatment Plant in Soyo, marking a major milestone for the country’s energy sector. Commissioned in November 2025, the onshore facility processes around 400 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and 20,000 barrels…

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African Exploration and Production (E&P) Above-Ground Attractiveness Strengthens amid Policy and Licensing Reforms

The African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy Outlook highlights the impact of above-ground reforms and licensing on Africa’s E&P investment landscape

With upstream capital expenditure set to reach $41 billion in 2026, Africa’s rising exploration and production (E&P) activity highlights the evolving landscape of above-ground attractiveness across the continent. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, African countries currently fall mostly in the mid-range of…

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United Kingdom's (UK) Withdrawal from Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Funding Is a Blow to African Energy Justice

The African Energy Chamber condemns the UK’s withdrawal of $1.15 billion from Mozambique LNG, highlighting how Western climate agendas undermine Africa’s urgent need for energy security and economic growth

The UK government’s recent decision to withdraw $1.15 billion in support from the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project is a concerning example of Western policy priorities undermining Africa’s development. Announced on Monday, the decision comes at a moment when global energy markets face unprecedented pressure. Yet, the UK appears more focused on…

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Africa’s Demand for Refined Products to Surge into 2050 (By NJ Ayuk)

According to our report, Africa's refined product demand is projected to climb from approximately 4 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2024 to over 6 million bbl/d by 2050

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/). Africa stands at a crossroads in the flow of global energy dynamics — a pivotal moment where the continent can leverage its abundant fossil fuel resources for equitable development. To ensure this outcome, stakeholders must concentrate investment on key areas like…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Backs East Africa Court Ruling, Warns of Escalating Foreign Funded “Lawfare” Against African Energy Progress

East Africa’s top court has cleared the way for the landmark EACOP project, a decisive affirmation of African sovereignty, energy development and long-term regional prosperity

East Africa has entered a decisive moment in its energy journey. With the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) dismissing a long-running lawsuit aimed at stopping the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), the region has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a strategically vital project designed to unlock jobs, supply…