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Benedict Peters and Aiteo Group: Defining an African Energy Champion

As an entrepreneur turned industry leader, Benedict Peters has built Aiteo into Africa’s largest indigenous energy company – expanding from Nigerian oil production to continental gas ventures and downstream infrastructure

Benedict Peters is one of the most influential figures in Africa’s oil and gas sector. As Founder and CEO of the Aiteo Group, he has transformed a homegrown petroleum trading company into one of the continent’s largest indigenous energy firms, navigating complex markets, strategic acquisitions and an expanding portfolio that…

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Africa’s Gas Monetization Opportunity: Balancing Exports and Domestic Demand

The AEC’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook examines how Africa can unlock value from its undeveloped gas resources by balancing LNG exports, domestic power and industrial demand

Africa’s natural gas potential is undeniably significant, with the continent ranking second globally in terms of discovered but undeveloped gas resources. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook (https://EnergyChamber.org), more than 550 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of recoverable gas remain undeveloped, highlighting a strategic…

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Shifting Global Agendas Are Slowing African Projects – Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Shows the Cost

As political shifts among key international financing partners stall projects like Mozambique LNG, African Energy Week 2026 offers a platform to strengthen coordination and reaffirm Africa’s energy security priorities

Political shifts in major international financing centers are reshaping who funds Africa’s energy future, with the Mozambique LNG project illustrating how policy swings abroad can delay development timelines and raise costs. Africa’s large oil and gas developments – often reliant on export credit agencies and support from foreign governments –…

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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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South Africa to Fast-Track Gas Projects, Secure Energy Future, Minister Mantashe Says at G20 Forum

Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, South Africa emphasized that natural gas exploration and production is required to mitigate energy shortfalls and boost GDP growth

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe announced that the country is fast-tracking domestic gas development and LNG import projects to mitigate a supply shortfall from Mozambique. He made the announcement during the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum – Hosted by the African Energy Chamber – in…

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Namibia Wins ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Award at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

The ExxonMobil STEM Africa initiative celebrates youth innovation and sustainable energy solutions across the continent

Namibia has been awarded the top prize of the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Regional Finals during the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner on September 30. The team was recognized for its innovative waste-to-energy project.   Using a 3D-printed frame, the system converts fish waste into bio-feed…

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ExxonMobil Foundation Brings STEM Regional Competition to African Energy Week

At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, students from Angola, Namibia, Nigeria and Mozambique showcased sustainable STEM solutions at the ExxonMobil STEM Africa 2025 finals

Young innovators from Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Nigeria have presented their STEM-driven solutions at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals in Cape Town. The competition, implemented by non-governmental organization JA Africa, marks the culmination of a year-long program of quizzes and innovation camps.   The projects were presented during the…

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Mozambique’s Mineral and Energy Minister Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Major LNG Projects Advance

The country is well positioned to become a globally leading LNG supplier, with major projects set to resume development in the coming months

Mozambique’s Minister of Minerals and Energy Estevão Pale will speak at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference, sharing insight into projects underway in LNG, exploration and infrastructure development. During the event – which is scheduled for September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town –…

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Technip Energies Advances Mozambique Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNGs) Development, Begins Production in Senegal and Mauritania

Technip Energies has joined the upcoming African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, scheduled for September 29 – October 03, 2025 – as a gold sponsor

French engineering and technology company Technip Energies is expanding its presence across Africa’s energy sector, advancing key projects and supporting the continent’s energy transition. The company is set to advance the development of a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel for the $7.2 billion Eni-led Coral Norte project in Mozambique…