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Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Building a Bridge to African Energy Security and Prosperity (By NJ Ayuk)

By expanding LNG and domestic uses, nations can drive growth, cut emissions, and assert their energy independence

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Africa is awakening to the power of its natural gas reserves, recognizing that among its many resources, natural gas offers a reliable and expedient track to economic growth and energy independence. In our “State of African Energy: 2026 Outlook Report," the…

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African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) NJ Ayuk Recognized as One of New African’s Most Influential Africans of 2025

Ayuk has been recognized for his steadfast advocacy for Africa’s right to determine its own energy future

The African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, has been named among The Most Influential Africans of 2025 by New African, the pan-African magazine published by IC Publications. The recognition places Ayuk among a distinguished cohort of leaders, innovators and change-makers whose work continues to shape Africa’s political,…

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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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A Stronger Africa Requires Stronger Investment Policies (By NJ Ayuk)

Stable fiscal regimes, predictable contract terms, and anti-corruption measures help de-risk projects and give investors the confidence to commit long-term capital

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/). Investor confidence in Algeria’s energy sector is climbing. The country — already one of Africa’s most active oil and gas producers — has seen even more momentum in 2025. In October, Algeria’s national oil company, Sonatrach, announced a USD5.4 billion partnership…

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From Gorée to Energy Sovereignty: Africa’s Path to Energy Independence

At the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, African energy leaders explored the continent’s energy future, highlighted by a reflective site visit to the historic Gorée Island

Africa is at a crossroads. The continent is rich in resources, brimming with potential, and finally taking control of its own destiny. Nowhere was this clearer than at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, Senegal, held December 8-10, which brought together governments, investors, energy companies and…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Calls for Greater Global South Cooperation at Third Global South Think Tanks Dialogue

Held in Shanghai, the event convened policymakers, scholars and stakeholders from across the Global South to discuss strategies for advancing economic growth, cooperation and development

Stronger cooperation among Global South nations is becoming increasingly urgent as countries seek new pathways to accelerate development, expand trade and strengthen long-term economic resilience. For Africa, strengthened ties among Global South nations is particularly valuable, offering a viable solution to unlocking the continent’s natural and mineral wealth and allowing…

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Eco-Navitas Alliance Ignites Fresh Momentum in Africa’s Exploration Landscape

The African Energy Chamber supports Eco Atlantic’s alliance with Navitas Petroleum, whose dual farm-in options across South Africa’s Block 1 CBK and Guyana’s Orinduik Block reinforce investor confidence and mark a decisive boost for Africa’s upstream resurgence

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly supports Eco Atlantic’s newly announced Strategic Partnership with Navitas Petroleum, which stands to reinvigorate exploration activity across Southern Africa and reinforce investor confidence in the continent’s most prospective offshore basins. Signed on December 3, 2025, the framework and option agreements mark a major…

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A Major Win for Namibia as ReconAfrica Delivers Kavango West 1X Hydrocarbon Discovery

The African Energy Chamber applauds ReconAfrica’s successful results at the Kavango West 1X well, marking a significant step forward for onshore exploration, job creation and long-term energy development in Namibia

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly welcomes the announcement by Reconnaissance Energy Africa of a successful hydrocarbon encounter at the Kavango West 1X well on Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 73, onshore Namibia. The results represent one of the most meaningful milestones yet for the country’s onshore energy potential and…

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Congo’s Upstream Expansion Signals New Era for Central Africa’s Energy Future

With Congo LNG Phase 2 starting operations, Congo is gearing-up for accelerated upstream growth

The Republic of Congo is entering a period of rapid growth, with upstream expansion across both the oil and natural gas industries positioning the country as a strategic anchor for Central Africa’s energy development. With the start of operations at Congo LNG Phase 2, goals to reach 500,000 barrels per…

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The Surge in Gas Production and Africa’s Path to Economic Transformation (By NJ Ayuk)

If African nations can collectively support upstream scalability, midstream connectivity, and downstream certainty, gas production will not merely surge — it will transform the entire continent for the better

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Natural gas will be a pivotal component of Africa’s energy future as it is uniquely poised for growth despite the move toward a surplus liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply in the global gas cycle. As detailed in the African Energy Chamber’s…