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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Condemns Dawes Island Ruling as Judicial Overreach Threatening Nigeria’s Marginal Field Reform

The Federal High Court ruling reversing the revocation of the Dawes Island license risks undermining Nigeria’s “drill or drop” policy, impacting investor confidence and the sanctity of petroleum contracts

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has delivered a judgement against the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in favor of Eurafric Energy Limited, reversing the 2020 revocation of the Dawes Island marginal field license, which post revocation has been held and developed by Petralon 54 Limited since 2022.  The ruling effectively…

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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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Nigeria Nominates Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan to Head Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Eyeing Upstream Reform and Investment Push

Eyesan’s nomination arrives as Nigeria moves to consolidate reforms, attract capital and unlock long-delayed upstream potential through transparent and predictable regulation

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the new Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in a move expected to reshape the country’s upstream oil and gas sector and boost investor confidence. As a seasoned professional with extensive experience, Eyesan is poised to…

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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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Petralon Energy Advances Dawes Island Drilling Activities Through Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)-Driven Development Strategy

Nigeria’s upstream push gains traction as Petralon Energy boosts output, strengthens community engagement and showcases the rising impact of empowered indigenous operators

African exploration and production company Petralon Energy is advancing drilling activities at the Dawes Island field, situated at PPL 259 in Nigeria. The company brought the DI-2 well online while announcing the successful spudding of the DI-3 well. Both milestones reflect an ambitious drive to bolster production through continuous drilling…

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Nigeria’s Olu Verheijen Joins G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum Amid Strategic Reforms

Hosted by the African Energy Chamber, the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum takes place November 21 at the Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg

As the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum fast-approaches, major African oil and gas producers such as Nigeria are gearing up to bring their strategic energy agendas to a global audience. Nigeria’s Special Advisor to President Bola Tinubu on Energy Olu Verheijen has joined the forum – taking place November 21…

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Oando PLC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wale Tinubu to Spotlight African Energy Leadership at G20 Investment Forum

Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando, will join global and African leaders at the G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg this month, underscoring the growing influence of indigenous companies in shaping the continent’s energy future

Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, has been confirmed as a featured speaker at the upcoming G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg, organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/). His participation highlights the expanding role of African energy companies in driving growth, advancing regional integration and…

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Nigeria’s Philip Mshelbila Elected Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Secretary General in Defining Moment for African Gas

The African Energy Chamber believes that this milestone affirms the continent’s rising role in the global gas market

Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited, has been elected Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Mshelbila assumes the position from outgoing Secretary General Mohamed Hamel, who led the organization through a period of significant growth and development. As a leading voice in global gas dialogue,…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advocates Gas-Driven Industrialization at Gas Investment Forum

The African Energy Chamber showcased the importance of gas in driving Nigeria and Africa’s energy security agenda at the Gas Investment Forum held in Lagos from October 7 – 8, 2025

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) has highlighted the critical role of gas in driving Nigeria and Africa's energy security agenda at the recent Gas Investment Forum in Lagos. Board Advisory Member, Dr. Grace Orife, emphasized that gas is the cornerstone of Africa's industrial renaissance – powering factories, fertilizer production,…