Cape Town: International Energy Forum (IEF) Secretary General, Alshirawi, will join the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as a speaker, amid forecasts of global energy growth. The IEF, which accounts for more than 90% of global oil and gas supply, is well-positioned to lead discussions around Africa's oil market, including trends, opportunities, and challenges.
According to African Press Organization, the IEF serves as the global home for energy dialogue, focusing on energy security, data transparency, and energy transition. It unites global energy ministers and stakeholders to advance global supply chains. Founded over 30 years ago, the organization provides a neutral platform to address supply chain challenges. Alshirawi's participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, Africa's largest energy event, is expected to bolster these discussions as Africa's role in global energy markets continues to grow.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is a preferred platform for project operators, financiers, technology providers, and government officials, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. For more details, visit www.AECWeek.com.
The event brings together stakeholders from global and African energy landscapes to discuss strategies for accelerating investment and development in pursuit of enhanced energy security. Africa, rich in natural resources and offering significant untapped opportunities, is well-positioned to play a central role in global supply chains. Established markets like Angola, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, and Libya are rapidly increasing oil and gas production, targeting new exploration frontiers and incremental production projects. Emerging markets like Namibia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are also pursuing frontier exploration to establish themselves as future producers. With advancements in clean energy developments, Africa presents significant opportunities across its energy sector and value chain.
Alshirawi's participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 will strengthen Africa-global dialogue. His involvement will address challenges and opportunities in the global energy market and foster discussions around Africa's strategy to scale-up energy and advance its transition.
With Africa's energy sector experiencing rapid growth, a unique opportunity has emerged for operators, financiers, and technology providers to capitalize on global demand and position the continent as a major supplier. Insights shared by the IEF have long played a crucial role in de-risking investments in Africa and will continue to support developments as companies unlock the full potential of the continent's energy resources, states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.