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Horizon Acquisition Paves the Way for Revival of Namibia’s Kombat Mine, Boosting Local Jobs and Investment

The Namibian Competition Commission has approved Horizon Corporation’s purchase of Trigon Metals’ 80% stake in the Kombat Mine, unlocking nearly N$1 billion in investment and generating new employment opportunities for the local community

The Namibian Competition Commission has granted approval for Horizon Corporation to acquire an 80% stake in the Kombat Mine from Canadian firm Trigon Metals, marking a key step in bringing the mine back into operation. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) welcomes the deal as a strong example of investment…

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    • Africa Energies Summit in London Must Prioritize Hiring Black Africans
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Africa Energies Summit in London Must Prioritize Hiring Black Africans

The African Energy Chamber believes firmly that Black Africans possess the expertise, leadership qualities, and vision required for positions at the highest levels within the Africa Energies Summit

In the evolving and competitive energy landscape of Africa, the Frontier and Africa Energies Summit in London holds a critical position, drawing substantial revenue from the continent's thriving markets. However, there is a glaring issue that the organization cannot afford to ignore: the lack of Black Africans in its workforce.…

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    • Ghana Unveils Ambitious Downstream Agenda at Accra Investor Briefing
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Ghana Unveils Ambitious Downstream Agenda at Accra Investor Briefing

As a prelude to African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town, the Accra Investor Briefing provided key insights into how Ghana is positioning itself as a regional petroleum hub

Ghana is developing West Africa’s first integrated petroleum hub, with the aim of enhancing regional fuel security and reducing petroleum costs. The hub is being developed in three phases between 2024 and 2036. The first phase, which broke ground in 2024, includes a 300,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery, a 90,000-bpd petrochemical plant,…

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    • Natural Gas, the Right Transition Fuel for South Africa (By NJ Ayuk)
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Natural Gas, the Right Transition Fuel for South Africa (By NJ Ayuk)

South Africa’s ongoing power shortages highlight the urgent need to tap into its natural gas resources, a cleaner-burning fuel that can bridge the energy gap while facilitating a transition to renewables and a lower-carbon future

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). A recent policy brief, “Natural Gas as a Transition Fuel in South Africa,” produced by Eye for Business, minced no words concerning the need to access and use that plentiful underground resource. As stated up front, “Among alternatives, there is a…

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    • Next Generation of Energy Leaders to Drive Transformation at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
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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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    • TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Local Content: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Africa
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TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Local Content: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Africa

With dedicated dialogue, impact assessment and socioeconomic development at the heart of its local content strategy, TotalEnergies aims to drive long-term and sustainable growth in Africa

With activities in 43 African countries, French major TotalEnergies is a central player in the continent’s oil and gas industry. TotalEnergies’ approach to local content development ensures that its operations in Africa not only harness untapped energy resources, but also contribute to local employment, capacity building and partnership formations. By…

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    • Local Content in Oil & Gas: A Catalyst for Shared Growth in Namibia
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Local Content in Oil & Gas: A Catalyst for Shared Growth in Namibia

Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Rich Africa Consulting, explores how Namibia's focus on local content is set to unleash a wealth of opportunities for the local population, building on recent breakthroughs in the upstream industry

In the oil and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, workforce and resources to support the operations of international oil companies (IOC) within a country. For Namibia, fostering ‘Namibian Content’ can significantly enhance economic growth, social development and technological advancement. Leveraging Local Content to Drive…

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    • Simbi Wabote to Chair Africa Local Content and Entrepreneurship Summit at African Energy Week (AEW), Fueling Africa’s Energy Revolution
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Simbi Wabote to Chair Africa Local Content and Entrepreneurship Summit at African Energy Week (AEW), Fueling Africa’s Energy Revolution

Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, will play a pivotal role as the Chair, driving essential discussions during the African Local Content and Entrepreneurship Summit at African Energy Week 2023

As Africa's energy sector stands on the threshold of a transformative era, the spotlight shines on the crucial role of local content initiatives in fostering regional skills and economic development. In line with this vision, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org), the voice of the African energy sector, is proud…

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    • Verner Ayukegba, SVP, African Energy Chamber, Prof Jason Cohen – Acting Dean: CLM, Wits University
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Wits Business School Signs Agreement with the African Energy Chamber to Advance Growth in the Energy Sector

The two parties will also collaborate on energy research projects as well as on conferencing and speaking engagements

Wits Business School’s African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) has signed a three-year agreement with the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) with the aim of advancing the growth and development of the energy sector in Africa, as well as championing access to power for all Africans in a bid to make…

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    • Africa’s Energy Goals Cannot be Realized Unless Women Lead Development
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Africa’s Energy Goals Cannot be Realized Unless Women Lead Development

Representing the continent’s premier energy event, African Energy Week both recognizes and advocates for the women shaping the direction of the industry

With International Women’s Day being celebrated across the world, Africa’s premier energy event, African Energy Week (AEW), maintains a strong position that women have to be at the forefront of the continent’s energy transformation. Africa’s energy potential is unmatched, yet development goals will not and cannot be realized unless there…