DAKAR, Senegal, September 14, 2026/APO Group/ –As the MSGBC region moves from major offshore gas discoveries toward large-scale power generation, Siemens Energy is bringing its gas and power expertise to MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026, with Nthato Minyuku, Head: Africa Government Affairs, Market Development & Growth, joining the speaker lineup. The company is also participating as an Associate Sponsor, positioning it at the intersection of the region’s emerging gas-to-power and industrial growth opportunities.

 




  

The timing comes as demand for gas turbines is surging globally. Siemens Energy sold 194 gas turbines in fiscal year 2025, nearly double the 100 sold a year earlier, while its Gas Services business recorded a 42.9% increase in comparable order intake. The company has continued to report record demand in 2026, driven in part by rising electricity consumption and the rapid expansion of data centers.

That global demand has a clear parallel in West Africa, where governments are increasingly looking to domestic natural gas to address power shortages, strengthen grid reliability and support industrial development. Siemens Energy has also expanded its African offering through a partnership with Jubaili Bros to provide small gas turbines and distributed power solutions, initially targeting Nigeria and other markets where decentralized generation can support industrial and off-grid customers.

For the MSGBC countries, the opportunity is becoming increasingly tangible. Mauritania signed agreements in July for the development of the 230 MW N’Diago combined-cycle gas turbine project, the country’s first large-scale gas-fired independent power project. The plant is designed to use domestic natural gas resources to provide baseload electricity to the national grid, strengthening reliability while supporting rising power demand and industrial growth.

Senegal is pursuing a similar strategy as it works to convert existing thermal generation capacity to domestic gas, creating a pathway for the country to capture more value from its offshore resources. Together, these developments point to a broader shift across the basin: gas is increasingly being positioned not only as an export commodity, but as a feedstock for domestic electricity generation and industrialization.

That shift creates a significant market for the infrastructure required to turn gas molecules into reliable power. Gas turbines, grid infrastructure, engineering services and long-term operations and maintenance will all be critical as countries move from upstream development into integrated energy systems.

Minyuku brings more than two decades of experience spanning public policy, government affairs and energy-sector regulation. Before joining Siemens Energy, she served as Group Executive for Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs at South African power utility Eskom, giving her a perspective that spans both the policy environment and the operational realities of large-scale power systems.

Her participation at MSGBC 2026 will come as governments, operators, financiers and technology providers assess how the region can build the infrastructure needed to monetize its growing gas resources. With major offshore projects advancing in Mauritania and Senegal, the next challenge is increasingly clear: connecting upstream gas production with reliable domestic power and the industrial demand that can turn new energy resources into broader economic growth.

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 takes place December 1–3 in Dakar, Senegal, with the pre-conference day on December 1 and the main conference and exhibition running December 2–3. Visit MSGBCOilgasandpower.com for more information.

 

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 14, 2026/APO Group/ –The African Energy Week (AEW) (https://AECWeek.com) 2026 Conference and Exhibition, Africa’s largest energy gathering taking place October 12-16, is preparing to bring the full spectrum of Africa’s energy industry to Cape Town. With just one month to go, the platform is gearing up to unlock a new wave of billion-dollar deals and energy partnerships, with over 400+ high-level speakers, 9,000+ delegates, five conference stages, targeted dealmaking and roundtable discussions positioning African energy at the forefront of international investment.

 




  

Five Stages, One African Energy Agenda

AEW 2026 covers the entire energy sector and its value chain, with panel discussions, technical workshops, presentations and fireside chats taking place across five strategic conference stages. Key platforms include the Upstream E&P Forum; Energy Finance Forum; Energy Additions Forum; AEW Townhall; and Downstream and Petrochemicals Forum, all of which offer unique insight into the projects reshaping Africa’s energy sector and the companies making it happen.

Country spotlights will put market opportunities directly before global capital, while dedicated roundtables will further examine local content, US-Africa energy investment, OPEC-Africa cooperation and NOC-IOC partnerships. The Drill Room will bring geology, exploration and subsurface intelligence into focus, while the Innovation Hub will examine the technologies reshaping the competitiveness of Africa’s energy industry.

Power, AI and the Industries of Tomorrow

Two dedicated conferences will expand the AEW conversation beyond conventional energy. Renegade Intel will explore the intersection of AI, natural gas, power generation, data centers, data sovereignty and infrastructure financing, connecting energy producers with technology companies, financiers and digital infrastructure developers.

Meanwhile, Power Africa Today will convene ministers, utilities, regulators, investors and developers for three days of discussions covering generation, grids, gas-to-power, renewables, nuclear energy, regional power trade, electrification and project finance. Under a mandate to make energy poverty history, Power Africa brings Africa’s biggest energy challenge – and opportunity – to a global audience.

Deals Take Center Stage

AEW 2026 is designed not only to discuss investment, but to facilitate it. Sponsored by Premier Invest, the Deal Room will connect project sponsors, developers and promoters with investors and lenders, enabling active oil, gas, power and infrastructure opportunities to secure financing and strategic partners.

The African Farmout Forum – organized in partnership with Moyes & Co, Farmout Angel and Envoi Ltd – will provide another route to transactions. Featuring available blocks and acreage from across Africa, the forum will connect companies seeking partners with investors looking for upstream entry opportunities.

Beyond the Conference Floor: JET and Networking  

AEW 2026 is more than a conference; it is an energy movement centered on collaboration, connections and capital. The Just Energy Transition concert kickstarts the week by bringing delegates together to celebrate music, culture and arts, while a calendar of networking receptions, power lunches and side events will run throughout the week, creating additional opportunities to build partnerships.

Celebrate Excellence at the AEW Awards Ceremony  

On Tuesday, October 13, the AEW 2026 Gala Dinner & Awards will celebrate companies and individuals driving progress across the continent’s energy industry. Featuring 12 categories spanning the full energy value chain, the awards celebrate the achievements shaping the continent’s energy future.

Connect with Leading Brands at the AEW Exhibition

Complementing the conference is a major exhibition showcasing leading brands, technologies, services and projects from across the global energy industry. As one of AEW’s central business platforms, the exhibition gives companies direct access to thousands of decision-makers, investors, policymakers and potential partners, providing a high-visibility space to showcase capabilities, launch solutions, develop commercial relationships and pursue new business across African markets.

“AEW 2026 is where Africa’s energy ambitions become transactions. Over one week, we will unite governments with acreage, companies with projects, investors with capital and technology providers with solutions. Whether you are looking for a license, a farm-in partner, project finance, a power opportunity or your next market, Cape Town is where those conversations will happen,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

Visit https://AECWeek.com for more information.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 14, 2026/APO Group/ –Bokang D. Thitoyamore, CEO of Naledi Mining Services Company, has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 conference, taking place from October 14-16 in Cape Town.

Thitoyamore will feature in the Strengthening Local Content in Africa’s Mining Supply Chain panel, exploring how mining companies can build strong partnerships with local businesses and integrate local content into operations. For Naledi Mining Services, AMW 2026 provides an ideal platform to highlight the company’s efforts to advance Botswana’s national agenda of expanding local participation, enhancing technical capacity and diversifying the economy beyond diamonds.

 




  

His participation comes as Botswana advances policy that aims to accelerate mining development and local content integration. Incoming Mines and Minerals Regulations are at the forefront of this effort, mandating robust local participation and in-country beneficiation. With exploration expanding across approximately 70% of the country’s unexplored territory, new mine developments will demand extensive engineering capacity, mine development expertise, equipment management and project delivery capabilities.

To meet this demand, Naledi Mining Services is scaling its training initiatives through the Naledi Mining Talent Bank, designed to equip Botswana’s next-generation of mining workers and entrepreneurs. The company is also positioning itself to export skilled labor regionally. In July 2026, Naledi signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Botswana’s Ministry of Labor and Home Affairs, facilitating skills transfer across the mining sector.

Beyond capacity building, Naledi is expanding its service capabilities as an EPC provider for large-scale mining operations across Southern Africa. A wholly owned subsidiary of Debswana Diamond Company, Naledi’s flagship asset is the Jwaneng Cut 9 Project – Botswana’s largest mining contract – spanning mine development, production, engineering, and equipment maintenance.

At AMW 2026, Thitoyamore is expected to share insights into how the company plans to expand both its operations and technical capabilities. Convening stakeholders from across the entire mining value chain, the event is held under the theme Mining the Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value.

Visit www.African-MiningWeek.com for more information.