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Petrofund Launches Flagship Scholarship to Empower Namibian Youth in Oil and Gas

The African Energy Chamber fully supports Petrofund’s flagship scholarship and skills initiatives as a bold step toward empowering Namibian youth in the country’s growing oil and gas sector

Namibia’s Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) officially launched its flagship scholarship program during the 2nd Youth in Oil and Gas Summit, reinforcing its commitment to building a highly skilled national workforce for the country’s burgeoning oil and gas sector. The new scholarship complements the Namibian government’s free tertiary education…

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    • ExxonMobil Partners with African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Diamond Sponsor – Showcasing Major Investments, Youth Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Africa Initiatives, and Highlighting Women in Energy
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ExxonMobil Partners with African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Diamond Sponsor – Showcasing Major Investments, Youth Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Africa Initiatives, and Highlighting Women in Energy

ExxonMobil joins African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies as a Diamond Sponsor, spotlighting its latest investments in Africa, along with its award-winning ExxonMobil STEM Africa initiative driving local capacity development

As a Diamond Sponsor at AEW, ExxonMobil reaffirms its long-standing commitment to Africa’s energy future through ambitious new investments, frontier exploration and impactful educational programs. The company will take a central role in shaping dialogue on the continent’s upstream outlook, LNG development and the transition to more inclusive energy systems.…

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    • African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Mindset Shifts, Flexibility Will Retain Women in the Energy Industry
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Mindset Shifts, Flexibility Will Retain Women in the Energy Industry

An AWBEN-hosted Women in Energy session at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 outlined tangible strategies for enhancing the participation and contributions of women in the energy industry

A session hosted by The African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN), Women in Energy Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 underscored how a shift in mindset and increased flexibility in work environments can not only entice, but also retain greater participation by women in the…

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Platinum Sponsor, Local Content Partner to Boost Capacity Building

The NCDMB will participate as a platinum sponsor and local content partner at this year’s AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 event, highlighting the importance of local content development in the African oil and gas sector

Throughout its 14-year history, social enterprise and development institution the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has made tremendous achievements in Africa’s oil and gas industry. With an overarching goal to boost local content in Nigeria to 70% by 2027, the NCDMB has developed over 150 information and communication…

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Next Generation of Energy Leaders to Drive Transformation at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy will feature a Youth Energy Roundtable, advocating for increased youth participation in Africa’s energy industry

With Africa serving as a dynamic hub for oil and gas, renewable energy and cutting-edge technologies, the participation of youth in the sector is crucial to bringing in new perspectives, fostering innovation and effecting policies that drive inclusive growth. The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference,…

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ExxonMobil’s Project Portfolio, Commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to Bolster Growth in Angola

Through a strong pipeline of oil and gas projects and various community development initiatives, ExxonMobil continues to support long-term growth in Angola

ExxonMobil could inject as much as $15 billion into the development of Angola’s hydrocarbon reserves by 2030, following the success of commercial oil discoveries in the southern African country. The energy major is developing a series of large-scale projects and is committed to supporting community development through capacity building and…

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African Energy Chamber Lights Up Willow Crescent Secondary School, Empowering Students with Sustainable Energy

The AEC’s donation of solar panels stands as a beacon of hope, ensuring a consistent and reliable power supply for the 1700 students, school, and staff of Willow Crescent Secondary School

In a move to address challenges faced by African children and their schools posed by power outages and no access to power, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) has embarked on a transformative initiative that will see it provide, together with partners, off-grid solutions to thousands of schools across Africa.…

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The Challenge: Building Capacity for Africa’s Renewables Sector (By NJ Ayuk)

One of those hurdles will be preparing domestic workforces for employment and leadership in the growing renewable energy sector

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Consider this paradox: Nigeria has achieved the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, but 45%, or about 85 million, of its residents still live without electricity. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, that figure looms to 600 million. I believe renewable energy is part of…

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Cultivating Africa’s Future Energy Leaders: The African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) Energy Scholarship Fund Winners

The African Energy Chamber announces the winners of its African Energy Scholarship Fund, representing a commitment by the organization to advancing youth empowerment across Africa’s energy sector

In a world where energy shapes economies and societies, empowering youth in the energy sector is crucial. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) recognizes this and supports promising individuals in oil, gas, and energy-related studies through its African Energy Scholarship Fund, fostering innovation and sustainability in the next generation of…

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Education Fund for African Students in Energy

The African Energy Chamber launches its annual Energy Scholarship Award under efforts to expand the participation of youth in energy

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the AEC African Energy Education Fund (www.EnergyChamber.org), an annual program aimed at supporting young individuals across Africa who are pursuing undergraduate studies in oil, gas and energy-related fields. The application cycle for the scholarship award runs from June 2023 to 31 August…