Designed as a strategic preview of the main event, the London showcase will provide UK and European stakeholders with first-hand insight into Venezuela’s evolving investment landscape while creating opportunities for commercial dialogue with industry leaders, potential partners and key decision-makers.

Home to the world’s largest proven oil reserves and significant natural gas resources, Venezuela is entering a new phase of energy development focused on increasing production, expanding gas commercialization and modernizing critical infrastructure. Ongoing reforms and renewed international engagement are creating opportunities for companies able to provide capital, technology and technical expertise.

The timing is particularly significant as several UK and European energy companies continue to strengthen their presence in Venezuela. UK-based majors Shell and BP are advancing key natural gas developments, with Shell preparing for 2027 drilling at the Dragon offshore gas project and BP signing agreements in April to develop the Cocuina-Manakin offshore gas field, marking its return to the Venezuelan market. Spain’s Repsol recently announced plans to increase production from its Venezuelan assets, while Italy’s Eni is relaunching a heavy crude project in the Orinoco Belt. France’s Maurel & Prom, meanwhile, remains a key partner in strategic assets such as the Urdaneta Oeste field. On the trading and commercialization front, Geneva-headquartered energy trader Vitol has renewed its engagement with Venezuelan crude exports, reflecting broader international interest in reconnecting the country’s resources with global markets.

Against this backdrop, the London Industry Showcase will highlight Venezuela’s re-emerging investment potential while creating a platform for strategic networking and direct engagement with government leaders, national energy companies, regulators and private sector partners.

The event is expected to attract representatives from investment funds, export credit agencies, commercial banks, private equity firms, commodity traders, engineering companies, technology providers and UK-based independent energy companies exploring opportunities across Venezuela’s energy value chain.

The showcase will also provide an exclusive preview of Venezuela Energy Week 2026, including ministerial dialogues, executive forums, technical conferences and dedicated business-to-business networking sessions designed to connect international investors with the decision-makers shaping the country’s energy future.

Taking place on October 26–29, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela Energy Week serves as the country’s premier platform for advancing investment across the oil, gas and power sectors. By bringing the conversation to London – one of the world’s leading financial and energy centers – the Industry Showcase builds momentum ahead of the flagship event while strengthening ties between international capital and one of the world’s most resource-rich energy markets.

To participate in the London Industry Showcase on July 30 or secure your place at Venezuela Energy Week 2026 in Caracas this October, contact info@venezuelaenergyweek.com to learn more about delegate, sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

Supporting Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery

Our thoughts are with the people and communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. As the country begins the long process of recovery, we encourage members of the global energy community to support relief and reconstruction efforts through the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela, which channels contributions from individuals, companies and organizations to emergency assistance, essential services and long-term rebuilding efforts.

To learn more or make a contribution, please visit the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela (https://apo-opa.co/3RKKqfz).

The Government of Egypt and the African Union Commission alongside other key stakeholders and partners are pleased to announce new dates for the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum (www.AlameinForum.com).

The Forum which was earlier scheduled to hold in June 2026 was postponed following concerns about the evolving public health situation on the continent at the time.

The inaugural Alamein Africa Forum will now be held between October 2-4, 2026, in Alamein, Egypt following consultations between the relevant stakeholders. It will be held in parallel with the African Union mid-year Summit which will take place in Alamein on 4 October 2026.

Please accept our sincere appreciation for your understanding, flexibility and continued support.

The Forum presents a unique opportunity to engage key policy makers, including African Heads of State and Government, as well as senior leaders from finance, industry and institutional investors to advance Africa’s private sector agenda.

Additional information regarding accommodation and logistics as well as the Forum programme will be made available on the Forum website as soon as next week.

As one of Africa’s leading pan-African media platforms, Arise News provides comprehensive coverage of the political, economic and business developments shaping the continent. Through its broadcast, digital and multimedia platforms, the network reaches audiences across Africa and internationally, bringing greater visibility to the decisions, partnerships and investments driving Africa’s growth.

The partnership with AEW 2026 will support broader coverage of the continent’s energy agenda, highlighting the opportunities emerging across oil and gas, renewable energy, infrastructure development and energy access. Through interviews, event coverage and industry insights, Arise News will spotlight the stakeholders working to advance Africa’s energy security while attracting the capital and expertise required to unlock the continent’s resources.

Africa’s energy sector is entering a defining period of investment and development, with countries advancing major gas monetization projects, expanding LNG capacity, accelerating renewable energy deployment and strengthening power systems to support industrial growth. From offshore exploration in West Africa and emerging gas markets in East Africa to regional electricity interconnections and new energy infrastructure, governments are increasingly focused on converting natural resources into economic growth, energy security and wider access to reliable power.

Unlocking this potential will require significant capital, technology and partnerships across the energy value chain. AEW 2026 will serve as a central platform for these discussions, convening energy ministers, national oil companies, international operators, investors, financial institutions and service providers to advance commercial opportunities and highlight the projects shaping Africa’s energy future. ​

“With Arise News bringing greater visibility to the policies, partnerships and investment opportunities driving Africa’s energy transformation, the collaboration with AEW 2026 reflects a shared commitment to connecting industry developments with audiences across the continent and beyond while promoting informed dialogue around Africa’s energy development, investment potential and economic growth,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.

Arise News joins a growing network of media partners supporting AEW 2026, including CNBC Africa, News Central, African Business, Argus Media, ESI Africa, African Mining Market, African Energy and Prospect, among others.