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African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) Appoints Farid Ghezali as Secretary General, Charting New Course for African Oil Producers

With decades of experience in Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector, Farid Ghezali assumes the role of Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization

The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) appointed Algeria’s Farid Ghezali as its new Secretary General during the Ministerial Council Meeting in the Republic of Congo this week. Ghezali will take up the post in January 2026, marking the start of a new chapter for the continent’s oil producers as Africa…

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    • Abiola Lukman Lawal, Chairman, Digital Connect Infrastructure & Telecom (DCIT)
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Digital Connect Infrastructure & Telecom (DCIT) Chairman Abiola Lukman Lawal becomes Board Member of African Energy Chamber

With over 30 years of cross-sector experience and a legacy of energy-tech innovation, Abiola Lukman Lawal joins the AEC Board to advance Africa’s energy future

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), the voice of the African energy sector, is proud to announce that Abiola Lukman Lawal, Chairman, Digital Connect Infrastructure & Telecom (DCIT), has been appointed as the newest Board Member of the Chamber. A seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in the…

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    • Dr. George Elombi, President in Strategic Move, African Energy Trade
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Afreximbank Appoints Dr. George Elombi as President in Strategic Move for African Energy Trade

Dr. Elombi succeeds Professor Benedict Oramah as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank

The shareholders of multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Elombi succeeds Professor Benedict Oramah to become the fourth president since the bank’s establishment in 1993. The move signals a strategic shift for the…

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Estevão Pale’s Ministerial Appointment is a Solid Choice for Mozambique Citizens and Investors

The Mozambican Energy Chamber pledges to support newly appointed Minister of Minerals and Energy, Estevão Pale, in driving local content, community engagement and sustainable growth in Mozambique’s energy sector

The Mozambican Energy Chamber extends its congratulations to Estevão Pale on his appointment as Minister of Minerals and Energy by President Daniel Chapo. As a proven leader and former Chairman of Mozambique’s national oil company Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Minister Pale brings a wealth of expertise and a progressive vision…

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Endorses Haitham Al Ghais’ Renewal as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General

The African Energy Chamber supports Haitham Al Ghais' renewal as OPEC Secretary General, highlighting his crucial role in strengthening global energy cooperation and advancing the interests of African oil producers

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – as the voice of the African energy sector - wholeheartedly supports the decision to renew Haitham Al Ghais as the Secretary General of OPEC for a further three-year term, effective 1 August 2025. The renewal of Secretary General Al Ghais' mandate was confirmed…

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    • NJ Ayuk Selected as Leading Practitioner in Who’s Who Legal: Energy 2024
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NJ Ayuk Selected as Leading Practitioner in Who’s Who Legal: Energy 2024

Who’s Who Legal identifies the foremost legal practitioners worldwide, with NJ Ayuk selected as a leading practitioner in the field of energy law in 2024

African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk has been selected as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Energy 2024 report. Hosted by global legal intelligence platform Lexology, the WWL: Energy 2024 report is a comprehensive source of international legal updates, analysis and…

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Sahara Group Strengthens Downstream Business with Strategic Leadership Appointments

Underpinned by a commitment to bring energy to life responsibly, Sahara Group’s recent slate of appointments promise new opportunities for energy access and distribution in Africa

International energy and infrastructure conglomerate Sahara Group has announced a series of strategic appointments aimed at advancing the expansion of the group’s downstream business in Africa. Foluso Sobanjo has been appointed as the company’s Head: Africa Downstream while Yaa Serwaa Alifo has been appointed Head: Sahara Downstream in Ghana. Additionally,…

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The Way of an African Legend: A Tribute to Benoît de la Fouchardière of Perenco (By NJ Ayuk)

As the managing director of Perenco, he has driven the company’s successful expansion into new territory and has kept it on course to become one of the biggest investors and taxpayers in Central Africa

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). On Feb. 6, 2024, the Anglo-French oil and gas company Perenco announced that it had appointed a new CEO to replace the incumbent Benoît de la Fouchardière, who has served in this capacity for the last eight years. In a press…

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Paul Sinclair Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advisory Board

The former African Oil Week Conference Director has joined the African Energy Chamber’s Advisory Board

The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) is proud to announce that Paul Sinclair, former Vice President of Energy for the Africa region at Hyve Group, organizers of African Oil Week (AOW), has joined its Advisory Board. With over 20 years of experience and having led several large-scale events since 2002, Sinclair…

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African Energy Chamber Welcomes Tony B. Moyo as Director to Propel Future Growth

Tony will be leading several initiatives at the chamber including the management of key stakeholder relationships with the aim of growing and strengthening the chamber’s footprint across the energy industry

The African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) is happy to announce the appointment of Tony B. Moyo as a Director within its ranks. Tony brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in senior roles, servicing clients over many decades in the oil and gas industry, strengthening the team at…