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Examining Angola’s Pragmatic Path to Energy Security and Low-Carbon Growth

As Angola Oil & Gas 2026 puts investment at the center of the agenda, Angola is demonstrating how oil-led growth, innovative technology and low-carbon fuels can advance energy security while supporting long-term climate objectives

As global energy debates continue to pit hydrocarbons against decarbonization, Angola is charting a pragmatic middle path. The country is accelerating hydrocarbon development to meet domestic and regional petroleum demand while deploying innovative technologies and cleaner fuels to reduce emissions. By pairing oil-led growth with low-carbon solutions such as non-associated…

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How Data Centers Are Reshaping Africa’s Power Market

As data center demand accelerates across Africa, electricity infrastructure is emerging as the decisive enabler of digital growth, investment and energy-system transformation

The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity, including cooling and ancillary loads, expected to climb to 374 GW.…

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Frontier Exploration Renaissance: How New Seismic Technology Is Unlocking Africa’s Undeveloped Basins

The combination of new 3D data acquisition, reprocessing of legacy surveys and faster permitting is offering clearer geological insight and reducing risk – giving governments and investors renewed confidence in frontier exploration

Recent months have witnessed a surge in seismic data deals and renewed exploration activity across Africa. In November 2025, TGS, a leader in energy data and intelligence, secured rights to market and license offshore geophysical data for Comoros, granting explorers access to over 10,000 line‑kilometers of modern SPAN 2D seismic…

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Data Centers Could Be the Spark Africa’s Power Sector Needs (By NJ Ayuk)

The growth of data centers also often brings with it a push for innovative power solutions, including the integration of renewable energy sources and advanced grid management technologies

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/). A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has infiltrated the daily lives of billions of people to an incredible degree across the globe — but not everywhere… yet. As digital penetration rapidly nears 100% in many parts…

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G20 Forum to Spotlight Africa’s Role in Driving Future Energy Innovation

At the upcoming G20 African Energy Investment Forum, leaders will chart how public–private investment can drive innovation, digitalization and AI adoption across the continent’s energy sector

As the global energy landscape undergoes a digital transformation, Africa is positioning itself not as a follower, but as a force for innovation. Taking place in Johannesburg on November 21 at the Protea Hotel by Marriot, Balalaika Sandton, the G20 African Energy Investment Forum will convene government officials, investors and…

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G20 Energy Investment Forum to Unite Africa’s Top Finance, Insurance and Technology Leaders

Executives from Standard Bank, Vodacom Mozambique and Cēlendaire Capital will share insights on investment, infrastructure and strategic growth at the Johannesburg forum

Leaders from Africa’s finance, telecommunications and insurance sectors have been confirmed as speakers at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) on November 21 in Johannesburg. The lineup features Dele Kuti, Global Head of Energy and Infrastructure at Standard Bank; Simon Karikari, CEO of…

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Gabon Seeks Fresh Investment to Unlock Untapped Oil & Gas Potential

A key emphasis by Gabonese officials was placed on the marginal oil fields in the country to counter oil production decline linked to the natural lifecycle of its fields

Gabon is calling for renewed international investment in its oil and gas sector, focusing on marginal oil fields to counteract declines from aging reservoirs. Speaking at a session titled ‘Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Gabon’s Oil & Gas Sector’ at Africa Energy Week: Invest in African Energies, Aristide P. Nyamat Bantsiva,…

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NOV Delegation Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Artificial Intelligence (AI) Push in African Energy Projects

The global energy services provider supports African oil and gas projects through its range of technology-driven solutions

A high-level delegation from global energy services company NOV has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place on September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. With a focus on digitization, a wealth of knowledge in oilfield services and a dedication to balancing…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Bolster Oil Recovery as Africa Maximizes Production at Ageing Fields

African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 will explore the role AI technology plays in enhancing oil recovery at ageing oilfields

Africa’s mature oilfields are experiencing a renaissance and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of this transformation. In an era defined by innovation and sustainability, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies - powered by AI - are breathing new life into declining reservoirs. From predictive analytics to machine learning algorithms,…

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Make Energy Poverty History: African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Explore Role of Digitization and Data

Uniting energy experts, technology providers and data analysts, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies will explore how AI can be utilized to create sustainable, resilient energy systems in Africa

With over 600 million people living without access to electricity and 900 million living without access to clean cooking solutions, Africa is faced with a dilemma: how to scale-up energy capacity while reducing project timelines. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and collaboration with global partners have emerged as key solutions to addressing…