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Namibia’s Onshore Drive: Emerging Opportunities Beyond the Deepwater Frontier

With onshore drilling results in hand and key production tests planned for 2026, Namibia’s frontier basins are moving into sharper focus – creating new openings for investors at this year’s Namibia International Energy Conference

Namibia’s upstream narrative has, until recently, been defined by deepwater success in the Orange Basin, where major offshore discoveries have transformed perceptions of the country’s hydrocarbon potential. Galp’s Mopane discovery, estimated to hold up to 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent, alongside TotalEnergies’ Venus find, has firmly positioned Namibia on…

African Energy Chamber
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South Africa’s Cheaper Petrol Masks a Looming Gas Gap – and a Critical Investment Opportunity

A stronger rand and softer global fuel prices have pushed South African petrol to a four-year low – but without domestic gas development and LNG infrastructure, the country remains exposed to imports, currency swings and a fast-approaching supply shortfall

South Africans are once again seeing relief at the pump, with the latest fuel price cuts delivering the cheapest petrol in roughly four years. The reductions – around 65 cents per liter for petrol and more than 50 cents for diesel – continue a downward trend that began earlier in…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Endorses Kigali’s Africa CEO Forum as the Continent’s Strategic Hub

With thousands of executives, investors and policymakers gathering in Rwanda this May, the African Energy Chamber is urging the energy industry to support African-led platforms that tackle energy poverty, mobilize investment and drive the continent’s economic future

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering as a critical platform for investment, partnership and policy dialogue across the continent. Scheduled for May 14-15 in Rwanda’s capital, the forum is expected to convene approximately 2,800 CEOs, heads…

African Energy Chamber
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South Africa’s Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act (UPRD Act): Can Legal Certainty Revive Major Investment After IOCs’ Exit?

South Africa’s new Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act offers a fresh regulatory framework, but is it enough to bring supermajors back, or will independent players now dominate the landscape?

The high‑profile exit of global energy major TotalEnergies from deepwater Blocks 11B/12B and 5/6/7 – home to the Brulpadda and Luiperd gas discoveries – was a significant setback for South Africa’s plans to use domestic resources to boost energy security and economic growth. TotalEnergies, together with partners QatarEnergy and CNR…

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Upstream Petroleum Unit Joins Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2026 Amid Namibia’s Drive for First Oil

Namibia’s Upstream Petroleum Unit will participate in NIEC 2026, engaging investors and stakeholders to advance upstream policy, attract investment and support the country’s first oil ambitions

Namibia’s newly established Upstream Petroleum Unit (UPU) – operating directly under the Presidency – has confirmed its participation at the 8th Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), taking place from April14-16, 2026, in Windhoek. As Namibia edges closer to first oil, the Petroleum Unit’s involvement signals the government’s commitment to shaping…

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The Africa Energy Bank (AEB) Effect: How the Africa Energy Bank is Re-Writing the Frontier Investment Playbook

As global upstream capital tightens, the Africa Energy Bank is stepping in to unlock risk capital, crowd in partners and accelerate frontier exploration across Africa’s oil and gas sector

While global exploration and production capital expenditure is set to reach $504 billion in 2026, the upstream market is also entering a period of heightened discipline. International oil companies are prioritizing capital efficiency, investors are narrowing exposure to hydrocarbons and commercial banks are scaling back long-cycle lending. For Africa -…

African Energy Chamber
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Examining Angola’s Pragmatic Path to Energy Security and Low-Carbon Growth

As Angola Oil & Gas 2026 puts investment at the center of the agenda, Angola is demonstrating how oil-led growth, innovative technology and low-carbon fuels can advance energy security while supporting long-term climate objectives

As global energy debates continue to pit hydrocarbons against decarbonization, Angola is charting a pragmatic middle path. The country is accelerating hydrocarbon development to meet domestic and regional petroleum demand while deploying innovative technologies and cleaner fuels to reduce emissions. By pairing oil-led growth with low-carbon solutions such as non-associated…

African Energy Chamber
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From Farm-ins to First Oil: How Collaboration is Driving Namibia’s Upstream Development

The African Energy Chamber is partner of the Namibia International Energy Conference, which offers a strategic platform to advance partnerships and deals

As Namibia targets first oil production by 2029, collaboration has emerged as one of the defining forces shaping the country’s upstream trajectory. With deepwater exploration characterized by high capital intensity, complex geology and long development timelines, partnerships are no longer optional – they are essential. As the country advances towards…

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How Data Centers Are Reshaping Africa’s Power Market

As data center demand accelerates across Africa, electricity infrastructure is emerging as the decisive enabler of digital growth, investment and energy-system transformation

The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity, including cooling and ancillary loads, expected to climb to 374 GW.…

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Libya’s Energy Comeback Signals New Era for African Energy Development

The African Energy Chamber welcomes Libya’s accelerating energy sector recovery, highlighting the country’s role in tackling energy poverty, driving industrialization and strengthening Africa’s position in global energy markets

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) welcomes Libya’s accelerating recovery in the energy sector, as rising production, renewed investment and policy clarity signal the country’s re-emergence as a key African and Mediterranean energy producer. At the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 in Tripoli, Libya’s leadership outlined a clear…