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IHS Markit Enters Agreement with African Energy Week in Cape Town

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Under the terms of the agreement, the global information provider, now a part of S&P Global, will support and moderate a number of roundtable discussions and webinars both at, and leading up to, African Energy Week

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 29, 2022/ — IHS Markit and the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) have signed an agreement aimed at supporting and strengthening energy-related dialogue at the AEC’s annual energy summit, African Energy Week (AEW). With the 2022 edition of AEW taking place from October 18-21, the agreement will be instrumental in building a narrative, improving discussions and defining topics to be held at AEW year on year.

Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, IHS Markit will take on a proactive role to lead important energy related discussions in Africa together with the AEC during the 2022, 2023 and 2024 editions of the AEW event. Specifically, the information provider will moderate panels on key topics, backed by fundamental top-notch research and present technical sessions at AEW. These sessions will be based on key issues driving energy globally, such as recent discoveries and what they could mean for development of the countries in question; infrastructure led exploration, the benefits and limitations; decarbonizing oil production in Africa and what is currently being done; exploration risk beyond geology; and strategies not currently employed in Africa that may add short cycle barrels with limited investment.

In addition to technical sessions, IHS Markit will offer training analytics workshops as part of the AEW program. These workshops will cover price formulation and the role of S&P Global commodity insights in energy markets; crude oil/refined product pricing and benchmarks; what is a benchmark and why use a benchmark and oil and gas market forecasts. IHS Markit will also support the event through the launch of three focused webinars hosted in collaboration with the AEC. These webinars serve as a form of prelude to AEW and will offer live question and answer sessions as well as market-driven discussions. As the AEC looks to strengthen African energy dialogue, these webinars will prove critical in the build up to the highly anticipated, Africa-focused event.

“The AEC is proud to have signed this agreement with one of the leading global information providers, IHS Markit. This agreement will be critical for both improving and strengthening information surrounding Africa’s multi-faceted energy industry. AEW 2022, and every other edition thereafter is solely focused on accelerating the development of the continent’s energy resources so as to make energy poverty history by 2030. The information provided by IHS Markit, particularly through the organizations planned webinars and workshops, will not only inform current African stakeholders and investors but future ones,” states Verner Ayukegba, Senior Vice President, African Energy Chamber.

Delivering data, technology and expertise that power the markets of the future, IHS Markit has been established as a global leader in information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide, such as commodities and energy. The information provider covers the entire energy value chain, with a key focus placed on upstream oil and gas; oil markets, midstream and downstream; energy climate and sustainability; chemicals and agribusiness. IHS Markit is centered around reshaping both global and African markets, and is actively informing and strengthening dialogue on key markets in sub-Saharan Africa including Namibia, Angola, Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Zimbabwe, Zambia and many more.

Regarding upstream markets, IHS Markit emphasizes the role of oil and gas in shaping Africa’s energy future and is committed to being the premier information source in this regard. The organization delivers actionable intelligence centered around the optimization of investments, and thus, represents the primary point of contact for governments and corporation as they move to realize the full potential of their investments while driving frontier exploration. Notably, through a series of blogs and analysis, events and webinars – such as the Africa upstream strategy series focused on maximizing value and optimizing costs in a capital-constrained world -, podcasts and research, IHS Markit is well positioned to guide Africa’s upstream, midstream and downstream market players as they navigate the continent’s diverse energy sector.

Meanwhile, IHS Markit represents one of the only organizations that unites comprehensive data, expertise and digital tools that assist customers to make informed decisions about the energy transition and climate goals. Backed by an eco-system of data-driven ESG and climate-focused products and services, IHS provides analytics, models, benchmark indices, research and consulting with the aims of connecting industries, lead climate and sustainability dialogue, and drive the transition to a cleaner future. In this regard, IHS Markit’s knowledge and expertise will be fundamental at AEW 2022, where the Africa Green Energy Initiative will take place. As such, the organization holds key insight into Africa’s energy sector, and thus, will be instrumental for the AEC’s organization of the continent’s premier energy event, AEW 2022.


Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Ministers among hundreds of energy-sector leaders to attend AOW event

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October 4, 2024

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The event kicks off with an invitation-only ministerial symposium focused on the theme of “Fostering innovation, attracting investment, and promoting sustainable growth in the oil, gas, and energy sectors”

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 4, 2024/APO Group/ — 

AOW: Investing in African Energy (https://AOWEnergy.com) – Africa’s leading oil, gas and energy event – has confirmed attendance for more than 80 ministers and senior officials, representing African governments, energy departments and regulators at next month’s event.

These influential stakeholders will be among the more than 1 600 senior delegates and industry leaders who will be attending the event to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future.

The event kicks off with an invitation-only ministerial symposium focused on the theme of “Fostering innovation, attracting investment, and promoting sustainable growth in the oil, gas, and energy sectors.”

Given the recent major oil-and-gas discoveries across Africa, the energy transition and major geopolitical events, it is clear that the energy sector needs positive intervention

Among the officials and government ministers attending will be energy leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Eswatini, Uganda, CAR, Guinea Conakry, Guinea Bissau, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Gabon, Malawi, Morocco, Zanzibar, Liberia, Senegal, Congo Brazzaville and Sierra Leone.

In addition, the event will feature high-level delegations from numerous national oil companies, as well as multilateral bodies including the African Union, (AU), African Energy Commission (AFREC), African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).

AOW will see these energy leaders networking with C-suite executives and decision-makers from more than 760 top energy companies at daily networking events, to discuss insights, forge new relationships, and negotiate major energy deals.

“We are so excited to see the calibre of delegates at this year’s AOW event,” says Chief Executive Officer of Sankofa Events, Paul Sinclair. “Given the recent major oil-and-gas discoveries across Africa, the energy transition and major geopolitical events, it is clear that the energy sector needs positive intervention. The high-powered attendance proves AOW is a key platform to enable this intervention.”

Key themes to be discussed at this year’s AOW will be sustainable upstream development; expanding gas value chains; renewables and new energies; adoption of best-in-class technologies; and access to finance.

AOW: Investing in African Energy will culminate in a special anniversary party at Groot Constantia Vineyard to celebrate 30 years of the AOW event.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AOW: Investing in African Energy.

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Afreximbank approves US$20.8 million for Starlink Global’s cashew factory project in Lagos

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October 4, 2024

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The facility is expected to promote value addition which will guarantee increased earnings to the company while also fostering the creation of about 400 new jobs

CAIRO, Egypt, October 4, 2024/APO Group/ — 

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$20.8 million financing facility for Nigeria-based Starlink Global & Ideal Limited to enable the company construct and operate a 30,000-metric tonne per annum cashew processing factory in Lagos.

We are delighted at this partnership which promises to deliver significant impact on employment in Nigeria

According to the facility agreement signed in on July 22, 2024, Afreximbank will provide the funds in two tranches with the first tranche of US$7.48M going toward capital expenditure for the construction of the factory and the second, totalling US$13.25M to be deployed as working capital for the operations of the factory.

The facility is expected to promote value addition which will guarantee increased earnings to the company while also fostering the creation of about 400 new jobs once the factory becomes operational. It is also expected to support about 40 small and medium-sized enterprises.

Commenting on the transaction, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra Africa Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank, said that by supporting Starlink Global to establish a modern processing facility, Afreximbank is making it possible for Africa to add value to its agro-commodities, thereby facilitating exports and subsequent inflow of much-needed foreign exchange into the continent.

“We are delighted at this partnership which promises to deliver significant impact on employment in Nigeria. It will contribute to value creation and to the development of the local community while also improving the lots of smallholder farmers and small business suppliers that will work with Starlink across the value chain,” Mrs. Awani added.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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Sonangol to Lead Decarbonized Oil & Gas (O&G) Development, Says Angolan National Oil Company (NOC) Head

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October 4, 2024

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Participating in an on-stage interview at Angola Oil & Gas 2024, Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins emphasized that oil and gas remains a core focus for the national oil company

LUANDA, Angola, October 3, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Angola’s national oil company Sonangol reiterated its commitment to driving sustainable hydrocarbon development during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference this week. Speaking during an “In-Conversation with” session, Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins stated that the company will not abandon oil and gas, but rather advance decarbonized oil and gas development.

We are looking at opportunities in the gas sector and have identified the right partner to develop non-associated gas

By investing in upstream oil and gas production while prioritizing low-carbon projects, Sonangol aims to boost national crude output, while diversifying and decarbonizing the industry. The NOC is focusing efforts on non-associated gas development, as well as alternative energy sources such as solar.

“We are looking at opportunities in the gas sector and have identified the right partner to develop non-associated gas. Gas produced from Angola LNG will be used for the production of fertilizer and we are evaluating the utilization of gas in the south of the country, linking gas with steel industries. We also have a blue carbon project, linked to the reduction of carbon through the plantation of mangroves. We have one area in Luanda and have identified four additional areas for this,” stated Gaspar Martins.

Sonangol has undergone transformation in recent years: following the creation of the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) in 2019, Sonangol transferred its role as national concessionaire and regulator. This transformation has aimed to make Sonangol more competitive and strengthen its capacity as an upstream operator. Concurrently, the government is partially privatizing the NOC, with privatization set to be complete in 2026. This process will enhance financial capacity, allowing Sonangol to drive new upstream projects forward.

“The transformation of Sonangol started several years ago, when we passed the regulatory, concessionaire role to the ANPG. At the time, we transferred almost 600 employees to the ANPG. After that, Sonangol underwent a restructuring program where we created five core business units from 36 different entities – starting with exploration and production. We want to go public, but we want to do it properly. So, we are currently going through all the processes to do this,” stated Gaspar Martins.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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