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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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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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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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South Africa’s South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Enters Stabilization Phase, Targets Full Operations by 2027

Nazeem Braaf, Executive in the Office of the CEO of SANPC participated in a fireside chat during the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum

The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) has entered into the second stage in its establishment process as it progresses toward becoming fully operational, according to Nazeem Braaf, Executive in the Office of the CEO of SANPC. Speaking during a fireside chat at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, organized…

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Africa G20 Declaration: Let African Fossil Fuels Power Our Industrial Future

Ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, the African Energy Chamber calls for renewed global investment in African oil and gas to drive industrialization, energy access and regional prosperity

As the G20 convenes in Johannesburg, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) calls for a fundamental reorientation of global energy policy – one that places African fossil fuels at the center of energy security, industrial growth and poverty alleviation. For too long, policies rooted in ideology have sidelined our continent’s…

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    • Africa’s Clean-Cooking Drive Hinges on Carbon-Credit Reform, Transport Upgrades
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Africa’s Clean-Cooking Drive Hinges on Carbon-Credit Reform, Transport Upgrades

At the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, industry leaders said Africa cannot reach universal clean-cooking access without unlocking green finance, reforming carbon-credit rules and fixing transport bottlenecks – from rail links to LPG terminals – that continue to inflate costs

Africa’s long-delayed transition to clean cooking will fail without a serious overhaul of how the continent finances, transports and regulates LPG, senior executives said during a high-level panel on clean cooking and LPG at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg on Friday.  Speakers pointed to a rare alignment…

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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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G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum: South Africa Accelerates Refinery Revival to Secure Energy Supply

South Africa is accelerating its refinery revival, launching the SANPC to consolidate assets and strengthen national energy security

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe announced that the country is accelerating plans to rebuild domestic refining capacity and consolidate state-owned petroleum assets to strengthen energy security.  Speaking at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, organized by the African Energy Chamber Mantashe said “We have sufficient…

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G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum Highlights Critical Role of Pension Funds in Closing Africa’s Investment Gap

The African Energy Chamber’s G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum brought together public and private sector players to discuss best financing mechanisms to address Africa’s infrastructure investment deficit

The G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum — hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) — opened with calls for Africa to leverage its pension funds to address the continent’s growing infrastructure investment deficit.   NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the AEC, stressed that with global financial systems deprioritizing Africa’s…

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Minister Mantashe to Speak at G20 African Energy Chamber (AEC) African Energy Investment Forum as South Africa Accelerates Resource and Energy Investment Drive

Minister Mantashe’s participation at the G20 African Energy Investment Forum comes as South Africa advances major mining, oil and gas projects

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe will participate as a speaker at the G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) on November 21. His participation comes as South Africa advances a broad portfolio of mining, oil, gas and…