Africa stands at a defining moment in its energy transition. With some of the world’s richest solar, wind and hydro resources, the continent is rapidly scaling up renewable energy generation. However, a critical bottleneck threatens to derail this progress: the lack of adequate, modern and interconnected power grid infrastructure to move electricity from generation sites to where it is needed most. Across the continent, hundreds of renewable energy projects – from utility-scale solar farms in
The chairman of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the African Union (AU), Miguel Bembe, stated on Sunday that the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda is of vital importance, as it presents opportunities to build a prosperous and sustainable future for both Africa and Europe. Speaking at the opening session of the meeting between AU and EU officials—convened to prepare for the Summit of Heads of State and Government—Bembe highlighted that the strength of the
African Pension Funds Urged to Drive Energy Infrastructure Growth at G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum The G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), underscored the critical role African pension funds can play in closing the continent’s energy and infrastructure investment gap. Speaking at the forum, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, urged African nations to mobilise domestic capital to meet rapidly growing energy demands.“Millions of Africans still lack access
Belém Hosts COP30 as World Leaders Focus on Amazon’s Role in Climate Action The heart of the Amazon will host the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), taking place from 10 to 21 November 2025. This edition of the conference is expected to mark a decisive turning point for international climate policy, as world leaders gather within the planet’s largest rainforest to discuss urgent environmental challenges. COP30—the Conference of the Parties—is the central
Angola Hosts AIMC 2025: President Lourenço to Inaugurate Major Mining Investment Forum in Luanda President João Lourenço will officially open the 3rd edition of the Angola International Mining Conference (AIMC 2025), which begins this Wednesday, October 22, at the Talatona Convention Center in Luanda. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), the event — organized in partnership with Sankofa Advisory Group and Bumbar Mining — will run through
Africa’s LNG Boom: Mozambique and Nigeria Edge Closer to Major FIDs Major African LNG projects in Mozambique and Nigeria are advancing toward Final Investment Decisions (FIDs), with developers highlighting significant progress in commercial, regulatory, and design frameworks aimed at ensuring global competitiveness. Speaking at Africa Energy Week 2025, Arnie Gibbs, Chair of Mozambique Rovuma Ventures at ExxonMobil, confirmed that the Rovuma LNG project is targeting FID in 2026. “From my perspective, the stars are aligning
Angola President Emphasizes Oil’s Role in Economy and Energy Transition at Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference Angolan President João Lourenço underscored the importance of oil for the country’s economy and development, stressing that hydrocarbon-producing nations have the right to continue developing their resources despite the global challenges posed by climate change. Speaking at the 6th Angola Oil & Gas 2025 International Conference in Talatona, Luanda, President Lourenço acknowledged the severity of climate change while
Financing Angola’s Energy Future: Banco BCS, BODIVA, AFC and Partners Showcase Funding Solutions for Local Companies Banco BCS-sponsored panel at the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition shed light on the vital role of financing in unlocking opportunities for Angola’s local oil and gas companies. As Angola works to reverse declining oil production and increase the participation of indigenous service providers, the financial sector is stepping up to provide the tools and capital
Angola Block 33/24 Development Agreement Signed by ANPG, Shell, Chevron at AOG 2025 An agreement to advance development activities at Angola’s Block 33/24 was signed during the Angola Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (AOG 2025), held from September 3-4 in Luanda. The deal was formalized by Angola’s upstream regulator, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG), alongside national oil company Sonangol and international energy majors Shell and Chevron. Block 33 is located in
Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Highlights Natural Gas, Refining Expansion, and $60 Billion Investment Portfolio Oil and gas continue to drive Angola’s economic development, taking center stage at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025, which kicks off Wednesday with more than 2,500 delegates from 40 countries. Luis Conde, Director of the event—the largest industry conference in Angola—expressed optimism about the country’s energy strategy, emphasizing that Angola remains attractive to investors despite volatile crude prices. “The
